Signing Ceremony for Cooperation Agreement between University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and SMC Corporation Vietnam Co., Ltd.

18 Jun, 2025

From UEH's side, the signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – UEH President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh – Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD); Dr. Thai Kim Phung – Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD); MSc. Phan Ngoc Anh – Deputy Head of Communications and Partnership Development Department; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Truong Thinh – Dean of Institute of Intelligent and Interactive Technologies, CTD College; MSc. Dao Thi Minh Huyen – Deputy Head of CTD Office along with lecturers and staff members of UEH.

From SMC Corporation Vietnam Co., Ltd.'s side, the ceremony was attended by Mr. Tran Trung Kien – Deputy General Director of SMC Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Tuan Dung – Sales Manager; Mr. Nguyen Van Tu – Sales Engineer; Ms. Tran Thi Thao Vy – Training Development and Advisory; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thao Nguyen – Marketing Specialist.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh – UEH President sharing at the signing ceremony

At the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh shared: "UEH has been and is strongly transforming towards a multidisciplinary and sustainable university model and has achieved many high rankings in prestigious university rankings worldwide. UEH's development cannot be separated from the accompaniment of strategic partners, including exemplary enterprises like SMC Vietnam – with its position as one of the leading reputable companies in the field of automation control. We recognize the clear compatibility between UEH's core values and SMC Vietnam's vision in desiring to contribute to society's sustainable development. I understand that SMC Vietnam always focuses on developing business associated with social responsibility, while creating opportunities for the young workforce generation to experience reality and develop professional capabilities. This intersection is precisely the solid foundation for both sides to cooperate together for meaningful programs serving to improve training and research quality."

Mr. Tran Trung Kien – Deputy General Director of SMC Vietnam speaking at the signing ceremony

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy General Director of SMC Vietnam – Mr. Tran Trung Kien emphasized the importance of developing high-quality human resources in the field of technology and design – a field that the State is focusing on investing in. He stated that the cooperation agreement with UEH will open many opportunities for SMC in supporting training, recruitment, and providing equipment for students' graduation projects.

At the ceremony, both sides reached consensus and proceeded to sign important cooperation contents, opening a sustainable development journey, including:

Supporting for research projects: Sponsoring equipment for student projects, research projects of students and lecturers;
Sharing information, resources, and other sources: Introducing new technology, coordinating to build practice-oriented training programs, supporting students in visits, internships, and project research;
Supporting in media and recruitment coordination: Promoting recruitment activities through communication channels, and providing technical manuals and professional documentation related to equipment and technology.
Accompanying the "Giving to UEH – For a More Sustainable Future" program – "International Reach" category: Participating in accompaniment, sponsoring UEH's key training – research activities, contributing to the university's international reach goal.

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and SMC Corporation Vietnam Co., Ltd. signing cooperation agreement (MOU)

Taking customers as the main driving force for development, SMC continuously seeks cooperative relationships with reputable partners, innovates with new products and services, while committing to fully implementing responsibilities in sustainable development and cooperation activities, consistent with the motto "Always Getting Better."

The signing ceremony between University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and SMC Corporation Vietnam Co., Ltd. not only implements the strategy of connecting the university with reality, bringing practical value to learners, but also marks an important milestone in building, supporting, and committing to accompany the development of the young generation, ready for global integration and implementing sustainable development goals.

Some outstanding images from the signing ceremony: