MOU Signing Ceremony between the College of Business UEH and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Vietnam LLC

21 May, 2026

Attending the ceremony on behalf of the UEH College of Business were: Dr. Tran Anh Hoa - Vice Rector; Dr. Nguyen Tan Trung - Head, COB Office; Mr. Nguyen The Hung - Head, Professional Competency Development division; Dr. Hoang Thu Hang - Director of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Cuu Long; Dr. Nguyen Thi Dai Trang; and Mr. Trinh Huynh Quang Canh, along with lecturers from the School of International Business - Marketing.

Representing ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Vietnam were Mr. De La Rosa Paytuvi Fernando - Managing Director; together with Ms. Vu Thi Thu Huyen - Country HR Manager, and Ms. Hoang Thi Kieu Anh - HR.

Dr. Tran Anh Hoa, Vice Rector of the College of Business, expressed her delight in welcoming ZIM - a reputable international partner, in formalizing this collaborative relationship. Dr. Tran Anh Hoa emphasized that the development strategy of UEH College of Business always aims to closely link training with business practice.. Partnering with ZIM opens valuable doors for students to gain hands-on exposure to international logistics and maritime industries, while also enriching the College's curriculum to better align with the evolving demands of today's globalized job market.

Dr. Tran Anh Hoa - Vice Rector, College of Business, delivering remarks at the signing ceremony

Mr. De La Rosa Paytuvi Fernando, Managing Director of ZIM Vietnam, noted that investing in education and human capital development is a key pillar of ZIM's long-term strategy in Vietnam. He expressed genuine admiration for UEH’s academic quality and vibrant campus culture, and reaffirmed ZIM's commitment to a lasting partnership with the College of Business - one that will help equip students with the hands-on skills and professional mindset needed to thrive in an international work environment.

Mr. De La Rosa Paytuvi Fernando - Managing Director of ZIM Vietnam, delivering remarks at the signing ceremony

Under the MOU framework, UEH College of Business and ZIM Vietnam will jointly organize a range of collaborative activities, including industry seminars and workshops on logistics, maritime transport, and supply chain management; company site visits; expert networking sessions; as well as career guidance, internship, and recruitment programs for students. Notably, ZIM Vietnam will serve as a practical training partner - contributing industry professionals as guest lecturers, mentors, and supervisors to support students in gaining meaningful real-world experience within an internationally recognized corporate environment.

Dr. Tran Anh Hoa and Mr. DE De La Rosa Paytuvi Fernando signing the Memorandum of Understanding

Representatives of both parties exchanging commemorative gifts and taking group photos

The MOU signing between UEH College of Business and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Vietnam stands as a vivid testament to UEH's ongoing commitment to deepening ties with the international business community. Through the concrete activities to be rolled out under this agreement, both parties aspire to deliver tangible value to learners - from real-world exposure and clear career pathways to expanded access to the international labor market. This signing also represents a meaningful step forward in the College of Business's broader vision of becoming a leading business school in the region, where academic rigor and practical competence develop hand in hand.

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