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On April 14, 2026, within the framework of the State-level visit of General Secretary and President To Lam to China, the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam in coordination with the Ministry of Education of China organized the Vietnam - China Forum for cooperation in higher education, science, technology and innovation at Tsinghua University. The forum has the participation of about 100 higher education institutions and a number of businesses from both countries. Download Vietnam - China Education, Science and Technology Cooperation Forum at Tsinghua UniversitySpeaking at the Forum, Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son emphasized that in the context of shifting to a knowledge economy and the digital era, higher education is not only a place of training but also plays a role in creating knowledge, promoting innovation and directly contributing to national competitiveness. Trends such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation, semiconductor technology, green economy and sustainable development are requiring increased cooperation between countries. According to the Minister, Vietnam and China have many similarities and potential to become strategic partners in developing knowledge and innovation ecosystems. Within the framework of the Forum, 52 cooperation agreements between higher education institutions of the two countries were signed, focusing on training high-quality human resources, scientific research and technology transfer. Download Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son emphasized that higher education promotes innovation and directly contributes to national competitiveness. Regarding the future direction, the Minister proposed to promote the formation of joint research centers in key technology fields; strengthen the two-way technology transfer mechanism; develop training programs associated with businesses; support the startup and innovation ecosystem of students; At the same time, promoting internationalization and digital transformation in higher education. At the main session, Chinese Deputy Minister of Education Nham Huu Quan and Director of Hanoi National University Bui The Duy also stated specific cooperation directions. After that, delegates attended 4 thematic sessions on talent development, training-industry links, environment and sustainable development, and artificial intelligence and digital education. The forum is an opportunity for higher education institutions, research institutes and businesses of the two countries to strengthen connections, promote practical cooperation in training, research and technology development, contributing to strengthening the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Partnership.Thu TrangReferences moreFull text of General Secretary and President To Lams policy statement at Tsinghua University, ChinaSee moreGeneral Secretary and President To Lams policy statement at Tsinghua University (China)
