Overview of the Inauguration Ceremony

Attending the ceremony were Mr. Lee Young Geun, General Director of Visang Vietnam; Dr. Nguyen Manh Toan, Vice President of the University of Danang; and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector of VKU, along with Dr. Tran The Son, Vice Rector, and representatives from various departments, centers, and students at the university.

Dr. Tran The Son, Vice Rector, is speaking at the Inauguration Ceremony

In his inaugural speech, Dr. Tran The Son expressed deep gratitude to KOICA and Visang Vietnam for their continuous support of VKU’s educational activities. He noted that the advanced equipment and effective teaching methods of the smart Korean language classroom would not only facilitate language learning but also enhance students’ critical thinking and creativity. He is confident that students will fully utilize the benefits of this new learning model to develop themselves into global citizens ready to integrate into the international environment.

Mr. Lee Young Geun, General Director of Visang Vietnam, is sharing his thoughts at the inauguration ceremony,

Mr. Lee Young Geun expressed his joy at being part of the initiative to improve educational quality at VKU. He stated that with top-norch technology and modern teaching methods, this classroom would provide students with the best foreign language learning experiences. Visang is committed to delivering top educational technology solutions to help students not only learn Korean but also develop creative thinking and soft skills. He hopes for a long-term partnership with VKU and other partners to nurture a generation of confident students ready to engage with the world.

Visang Education is recognized as a leading provider of Korean language education in South Korea and has expanded its presence to many countries, including Vietnam. The smart Korean language classroom model (KLASS) funded by Visang Vietnam, in collaboration with KOICA, includes software and digital equipment essential for operating KLASS.

Klass (Korean �?Language �?Smart �?Solution) is an interactive program where both students and lecturers engage in a shared space. Lectures use electronic boards while students utilize tablets for reading, listening, writing, and speaking in Korean. They can solve exercises and receive immediate feedback. Additionally, team games enhance student engagement, making Korean learning more enjoyable and relatable. The curriculum is delivered through video clips, allowing students to listen to dynamic dialogues, practice speaking, and stay focused in class. The program offers immersive experience in Korean language and culture, featuring famous destinations like Gyeongbokgung and Myeongdong, so students can get closer to Korean culture. Depending on the students’ levels, the Visang Korean language curriculum consists of six books (two each for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels), covering essential phonetics, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, and practical examples using storytelling methods, evaluating to review, and providing structured learning content for each section. The combination of Visang’s curriculum and digital learning creates a blended learning system that meets the needs of lecturers, students, and administrators, paving a new path for Korean language education.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The launch of the Smart Korean Language Classroom Model at VKU marks a significant advancement in enhancing the quality of Korean language training, helping students improve their Korean language skills and gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture. With modern equipment and advanced learning methods, VKU is committed to maximizing the effectiveness of this classroom, contributing to a comprehensive learning environment that enhances language skills and international integration.

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Overview of the Workshop

Attending the Workshop, on behalf of the organizing unit, there was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chairman of the University Council; Vice Rector: Dr. Tran The Son, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho; along with Leaders of Departments, Faculties, Centers and lecturers and students in the field of Digital Economics of the university.

On the side of domestic and international delegates, there was Mr. Vo Minh – Director of the State Bank of Vietnam – Da Nang Branch; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Dat – Vice Director of the Department of Science and International Cooperation, the University of Da Nang; Mr. Tran Huyen Dinh – Chairman of the Fintech Application Committee, Vietnam Blockchain Association; Mr. Ly Dinh Quan – General Director of Song Han Startup Incubation Center; Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tai – Chairman of Naiscorp Company; Mr. Chew Teck Shiong – CEO of Evvo Labs Company (Singapore); experts from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand); Latrobe University (Australia); Northampton University (UK), Microsoft Corporation.

From the sponsoring organizations, attendees included Mr. Sangil Kim, Director of CSR Strategy at Hanwha Life Korea, Mr. Junwhan Hwang, CEO of Hanwha Life Vietnam, and Ms. Jin Kim, Director of Global Programs at Childfund Korea.

Opening Remarks by Dr. Tran The Son, VKU Vice Rector

In his opening speech, Dr. Tran The Son, Vice Rector of VKU, sincerely thanked and warmly welcomed all participants, particularly the leading Fintech experts from both Vietnam and abroad. He emphasized that the workshop provided a valuable opportunity for the government, businesses, and the university to exchange ideas and discuss potential development directions for Fintech services in Vietnam, especially in Da Nang. A focal point of the discussions was workforce development for the Fintech sector, a rapidly growing and promising market both in Vietnam and globally.

VKU, with the mission of a leading public university, plays an important role in providing high-quality human resources for the fields of information technology, communications and digital economy. VKU has pioneered and actively trained and developed high-quality human resources in strategic industries for the development of Da Nang City, the country and world trends, and has been very successful in the fields/specializations of semiconductors, artificial intelligence, logistics and this year, Digital Financial Technology (Fintech). VKU’s training and human resource development direction focuses on digital technology for the financial industry (TechFin-Technology Finance), enhancing English and Korean languages ​​and the ability to adapt to change and lifelong self-learning capacity (liberal) for learners.

The workshop listened to in-depth sharing and presentations from 3 parties: the State, Enterprises, and Universities, focusing on key issues in Vietnam’s orientation policy on building a controlled testing mechanism for financial technology activities in the banking sector shared by Mr. Vo Minh – Director of the State Bank of Vietnam, Da Nang Branch; models of training human resources, and challenges, lessons learned in training Fintech human resources in developed countries, building a financial technology ecosystem and applying Fintech in real asset activities presented by experts and researchers from the UK, Australia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Additionally, Mr. Kyoung Bae Park, CEO and Director of Hanwha Financial Technology, shared insights on the development of Fintech applications at Hanwha Life Korea and the company’s future plans for insurtech in Vietnam.

Panel Discussion on Fintech Development Strategy

Following the presentations, a panel discussion on the Fintech Development Strategy was held, featuring experts, investors, technology companies, Fintech unicorns, and representatives from both domestic and international universities. The discussion focused on the challenges, opportunities, and practical implementation of Fintech in Vietnam and Da Nang, particularly in terms of workforce development.

The Fintech Workforce Development and Training Workshop in the Digital World has successfully connected three parties: the State, Enterprises, and Universities, opening up new directions in Fintech human resource training in Vietnam and Da Nang. The conference successfully connected the government, businesses, and academia, opening new pathways for Fintech workforce development in Vietnam and Da Nang. The insightful presentations and discussions provided valuable perspectives, contributing to enhancing the quality of education and positioning Da Nang as a regional Fintech hub. This event marked a significant step forward in integrating and advancing the digital economy.

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Overview of the Ceremony

Attending the ceremony were distinguished guests from various sectors. Among the local leaders were Mr. Ngo Xuan Thang, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Da Nang, and Dr. Le Duc Vien, Director of the Department of Science and Technology.

International guests were Ms. Mizonova Maria Georgievna, Consul General of Russia in Da Nang; Mr. Shimonishi Kiyoshi, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Vietnam; Mr. Sangil Kim, Corporate Social Responsibility Director of Hanwha Life Korea; Mr. Junwhan Hwang, CEO of Hanwha Life Vietnam; Ms. Jin Kim, Global Program Director of Childfund Korea; Dr. Yuenyong Nilsiam from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand); and experts from Sweden and the United States.

Representatives from the University of Danang were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Manh Toan, Deputy Director of the University of Danang, along with leaders from various faculties and organizations. Additionally, leaders from member universities such as the University of Science and Technology, University of Economics, University of Education, and University of Foreign Language Studies, School of Medicine and Pharmacy were present.

Representatives from sponsoring businesses were Visang Company (Korea), Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank, FPT Software Central Region, NiX Education JSC, and others.

Representatives from the administration of high schools in the Central and Central Highlands regions, as well as the parents of the new students and graduates, were present.

From Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of VKU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the University Council; and Vice Presidents: Dr. Tran The Son and Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho, along with leaders from various departments, centers, international experts, and faculty members. Notably, VKU warmly welcomed nearly 1,700 new students and graduates who participated in the event.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector of VKU, delivers the opening speech

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, VKU Rector, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the local leaders, international consulates, domestic and foreign enterprises, and all attendees. He extended his congratulations to 1,521 new students from 2024 enrollment and 153 graduates, while also acknowledging the support of their parents.

In 2024, VKU achieved another successful enrollment season, ranking among the top universities in Vietnam with high admission scores, particularly in the Central Highlands region. The admission scores increased across all 16 programs offered by the university, with the average admission score for 2024 reaching 24 points, up 6 points from 2020 (the first year of enrollment, with an average score of approximately 18). Notably, nearly 30% of the admitted students were directly recruited, including 466/1521 students, bringing the total student population to nearly 7,000. The top freshman this year, Le Thanh Tan, a former student from Nong Son High School in Quang Nam, achieved a scholarship score of 29.33 points and received a scholarship worth 45 million VND from the University of Danang and corporate sponsors.

Mr. Ngo Xuan Thang �?Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Da Nang City (on the left) presents a bouquet of flowers to congratulate

VKU prides itself on being a leading university for education and research in information technology, communications, and digital economy, with aspirations for international recognition. The university adheres to the educational philosophy of “Humanity �?Dedication �?Liberation,” focusing on holistic development based on three core values: ethics, intellect, and resilience, fostering creativity and lifelong learning.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh �?Chairman of the University Council presents a bouquet of flowers in gratitude to the enterprises.

VKU currently boasts a high-quality faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. The university is implementing a ODA project worth 7.7 million USD funded by the Korean government, receiving support from major enterprises like Hanwha Life, CFK, and Nam Long Group, as well as assistance from the University of Danang and the Vietnamese government.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, VKU leads in enrolling and training in strategic fields such as semiconductor design, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and logistics, all crucial for Da Nang’s development by 2030 and 2045, including the development of a semiconductor center, an artificial intelligence center, and an international financial center of regional significance

VKU achieved remarkable accomplishments last year, successfully enrolling a semiconductor design program with an admission score of 27 ranked among the top in the country, establishing the Fintech Hub, offering international-standard master’s programs in information technology, and organizing numerous international student exchange programs with over 70 students receiving internship sponsorships in Thailand, South Korea, and Japan; initiating and organizing various international activities such as the Asian Consortium for Innovation and (ACIR), The 1^st ACIR+ Workshop of Research and Innovation for Students (AWRIS 2024), the International Conference on Information Technology Applications (CITA 2024), and the Informatics Olympiad in the Central �?Central Highlands, as well as numerous national cybersecurity competitions.

In terms of academic performance and graduate outcomes, last year VKU had many students achieving high scores in national and international competitions. The percentage of students graduating with honors and distinction was nearly 23%, while those graduating with good standing accounted for almost 48%. Over 95% of graduates secured jobs in their field within six months of graduation, with competitive salaries and positions at many prestigious domestic and international companies. Additionally, several second- and third-year students have already been recruited by major enterprises for paid internships.

Le Phuoc Thinh, a new graduate, represents the new engineers and graduates in sharing remarks at the ceremony.

At the event, VKU also awarded diplomas to 153 new engineers and graduates, of which nearly 20% graduated with honors (Excellent and Good). The employment rate for graduates is very high, with average salaries ranging from 8 to 15 million VND per month or more. Most graduates are employed at leading companies both domestically and internationally, with many receiving jobs offers from major enterprises while still in their second or third year of study. Representing the new graduates, Le Phuoc Thinh, the valedictorian of the Business Administration program, expressed deep gratitude to VKU lecturers, who have been like second parents, always caring and supporting students throughout their years away from home. With a quality and reputable training environment, and a team of young, responsible, and dedicated lecturers, we have accumulated much knowledge through academic activities and internships from the early years, enabling us to readily access jobs in the industry upon graduation.

With the motto of learner-center and pursuing the educational philosophy of “Humanity �?Dedication �?Liberation,” along with core values of ” Quality �?Prestige �?Professionalism,” VKU is committed to creating favorable conditions and training comprehensive students in Morality �?Intelligence �?Physical health �?Aesthetic. We aim to cultivate unique and distinctive individuals with dynamic, innovative, and creative mindsets, always ready to serve and contribute to the happiness and development of the country and humanity.

Continuing the tradition, during the Opening Ceremony and diploma awarding for the 2024-2025 academic year, VKU honored the new students who are valedictorians, runners-up, and new graduates with outstanding achievements in their studies and training, supported by scholarships from the University of Danang, VKU, and sponsorship from domestic and international businesses.

Regarding Outstanding New Students for the 2024 Admissions:

Le Thanh Tan, a new student, achieved a valedictorian award

The valedictorian award �?The 2024 Admissions:

Le Thanh Tan achieved the title of valedictorian with an entry scholarship score of 29.33 in Information Technology (Engineer), receiving a scholarship of 45 million VND.

Presenting awards to freshman Phan Thanh Khang, who achieved the title of runner-up 1, and freshman Quang Hoang Phu, who achieved the title of runner-up 2

The Runner �?up 1 award – The 2024 Admissions:

Phan Thanh Khang received the title of Runner-up 1 received an entry scholarship with a score of 28.97 in Information Technology (Engineer), – A scholarship of 30 million VND.

The Runner �?up 2 award – The 2024 Admissions:

Freshman Quang Hoang Phu (former student of Van Tuong High School, Quang Ngai) received an entry scholarship with score of 28.43 in Semiconductor Design (Engineer) �?A scholarship of 22.5 million VND

Additionally, 10 top new students with high entry scores for the 2024 admissions received scholarships of 15 million VND each student.

Regarding the New Graduates of 2024:

Le Phuoc Thinh, new valedictorian of Business Administration, achieved a valedictorian award

• Le Phuoc Thinh, the valedictorian of the Business Administration program, graduated with a GPA of 3.68/4.0, with Excellent ranking, receiving a certificate of merit from the Director of the University of Danang and a reward of 2 million VND.
• Nguyen Dac Nam, also with an Excellent ranking and a GPA of 3.61/4.0, received a certificate of merit from the Rector and a reward of 1 million VND.
• Nguyen Thi Tuyet Tram, with a GPA of 3.60/4.0, received a certificate of merit from the Rector and a reward of 1 million VND.
• Mai Thi Loc, with a GPA of 3.64/4.0, also received a certificate of merit from the Rector and a reward of 1 million VND.
• Additionally, 12 exemplary graduates received certificates of merit from the Rector with a reward of 500,000 VND each.

8 new students received scholarships from Hanwha Life Korea and ChildFund Korea

Scholarships from Hanwha Life Korea and ChildFund Korea: Eight new students were awarded scholarships from Hanwha Life Korea and ChildFund Korea for their outstanding achievements at Informatics Olympiad in the Central �?Central Highlands organized annually by VKU and for excellent students in the field of financial technology.

With a spirit of humanity and dedication, VKU understands the difficulties faced by new students from challenging backgrounds and their perseverance in their studies. VKU awarded 25 scholarships worth 2 million VND to each student demonstrating resilience and dedication to their academic pursuits.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, many VKU students achieved outstanding academic and extracurricular results, with the Rector’s awarding certificates of merit to 22 excellent students with rewards of 2 million VND each and 5 exemplary student union members with rewards of 1 million VND each.

On behalf of the faculty and staff, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector, encouraged all new graduates and students to internalize the university’s noble educational philosophy, continuously strived to become well-rounded, virtuous, and resilient individuals with dynamic, innovative, and creative mindsets, always ready to serve and contribute to societal development.

He also called on the entire faculty and staff to continue dedicating themselves with the highest sense of responsibility, unity, and determination to successfully implement the “University Development Strategy, building VKU into an ideal university in Central Vietnam”, and to excel in the three major orientations: promoting digital transformation, applying information technology and artificial intelligence; enhancing cooperation and internationalization of activities; and building a happy campus that reflects VKU’s cultural values, embodying the educational philosophy of “Humanity �?Dedication �?Liberation” with core values of ” Quality �?Prestige �?Professionalism,” alongside 12 breakthrough tasks and 59 key missions for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Opening Ceremony for the 2024-2025 academic year and the Graduate Ceremony for 2024 graduates were a resounding success, marking a new step in the development of the university. VKU sincerely congratulates the new students, graduates, wishing them a steady journey in their studies and careers, achieving great success, and becoming exemplary citizens contributing to the development of society and the country.

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Overview of the VKU Fintech Hub Grand Opening

The event was attended by:

From Danang City: Mr. Ngo Xuan Thang, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People’s Council; Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee.

International and domestic guests included: Mr. Kang Boosung, The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Danang; Colonel Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Deputy General Director of Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank; and representatives from fintech companies, investment funds, startup incubators, innovation centers, and fintech experts from Southeast Asia, South Korea, the UK, and Australia.

From the University of Danang: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu, President, along with leaders of functional departments under the University of Danang.

Sponsors included Mr. Sangil Kim, Managing Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy at Hanwha Life Korea; Mr. Junwhan Hwang, CEO of Hanwha Life Vietnam; and Ms. Jin Kim, Global Program Director at ChildFund Korea.

From 888casino app: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Chairman of the University Council; Vice Rectors: Dr. Tran The Son, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho; and various department heads, faculty members, and students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Rector of VKU, delivers the opening speech

In his speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, expressed his deep gratitude for the support and direction from Danang’s leadership, The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Danang, various agencies, the University of Danang, and numerous organizations and businesses in the technology, finance, and banking sectors, both domestically and internationally.

As a leading public university, VKU is crucial in providing high-quality human resources in IT, communications, and the digital economy. The university has proactively trained and developed strategic workforce areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and logistics. This year, it added digital financial technology (Fintech) to its portfolio. VKU’s training focuses on digital technology for finance (TechFin-Technology Finance), enhancing English and Korean language proficiency, and fostering lifelong learning and adaptability for students.

VKU Fintech Hub is a training, research and innovation center sponsored by Hanwha Life Group Korea and ChilFund Korea, a large project associated with the Innovation Center under the ODA Project funded by the Korean Government with a scale of 1,500m2 being implemented at VKU.

Remarks by Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Danang and Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee

In his congratulatory remarks, Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Standing Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, highlighted that the establishment of the VKU Fintech Hub reaffirms VKU’s commitment and responsibility in cultivating high-quality talent for the digital technology and digital economy sectors, particularly in Fintech, not only for Da Nang but also for Vietnam and the global market. He expressed hope that the VKU Fintech Hub will serve as a catalyst for innovative ideas, a hub where investors, experts, and Fintech startups converge, fostering groundbreaking initiatives that will drive the growth of both the financial technology industry and Da Nang. This also presents an opportunity for the city to build a vibrant and dynamic Fintech community, enhancing Da Nang’s competitiveness on the global stage amidst international integration.

Speech by Mr. Sangil Kim, Managing Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hanwha Life Korea

Mr. Sangil Kim, Managing Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy at Hanwha Life Korea, stated: “With our extensive experience and vision, Hanwha Life has long recognized the critical importance of digital transformation and financial technology. Accordingly, we have proactively developed and applied a variety of digital financial solutions within our business operations. We aim to help talented individuals quickly adapt to the innovative financial environment of the future and go a step further to become leaders and pioneers in this field. Therefore, Hanwha Life and VKU have partnered to provide training in Financial Technology (Fintech) and to establish the VKU Fintech Hub. We expect that VKU’s talented students will be at the forefront of innovation, leading transformative changes in financial and social development.”

Speech by Ms. Jin Kim, Global Program Director at ChildFund Korea

On the side of ChildFund Korea, Ms. Jin Kim expressed her hope that VKU Fintech Hub will not only be a center for fintech training at VKU but will also extend its influence on the entire city of Danang. She pledged continued support to help VKU students develop their talents and contribute positively to society.

VKU Fintech Hub is equipped with modern facilities, including specialized software system for Statistical Analysis System – SAS, simulations software (e-commerce trading floors, Business Strategy on Business Simulations Games, e-payment systems, digital marketing), and a comprehensive library of textbooks and references for fintech training. VKU plans to enroll students in Fintech from 2025 with 60 targets and training orientation to increase 100% English teaching, combine internships and practice at enterprises to meet the human resource needs of Da Nang city and major partners of Hanwha Life Group Korea and the global market.

Official Launch of VKU Fintech Hub

At the event, VKU Fintech Hub was inaugurated and put into operation with an operating model focusing on 3 main groups of tasks: Training, Incubation (Connecting businesses, investors, consulting on policies, technology solutions, organizing FINNOVATE startup competitions, calling for angel investors) and Research (Forming strong research groups in the field of Fintech, especially interdisciplinary combining many technologies such as AI in finance, …), along with research orientations on Governance models and market trends associated with Fintech; Support policies and management regulations for Fintech; Data technology and data analysis serving Fintech; New technologies applied to Fintech: Blockchain, AI, Machine Learning, …; Fintech startup ecosystem; Modern digital banking business model; Smart cooperation in the fields of finance, banking and Fintech.

Ribbon cutting to open VKU Fintech Hub

The opening event of VKU Fintech Hub marks a major step forward in the internationalization and innovation strategy of Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology. The hub will become a place to connect and promote creative ideas in the field of financial technology, while meeting the demand for high-quality human resources for Da Nang city and the whole country. With the support of international partners, VKU Fintech Hub promises to be a platform to lead the development of Fintech in the region and globally.

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Overview of the seminar

Attending the program, on the VKU side, there were Assoc Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of the University and Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector; On the guest side, there were Prof. Rupak Kharel – Vice Rector of the School of Information Technology and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Ms. Vi Thi Quoc Khanh – Chairman of New Pathway Study Abroad Company, Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai, Deputy Director, Chief Representative of New Pathway Study Abroad in the South and Central regions, Ms. Kate Hoang – Representative of International Department (East Asia and Southeast Asia), University of Northampton, Mr. Wong Yee Leong – General Director of Evvo Labs Singapore, Mr. Chew Teck Shiong – CEO of Evvo Labs Singapore and representatives of the leaders of the departments, faculties, centers, lecturers and students of the whole school.

Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of the university gave the opening speech.

In his opening speech, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of the university happily said: VKU, with the mission of a leading public university and a key supplier of high-tech human resources for the whole country and Da Nang city, is the first and only university in the Central Highlands to announce a Master’s training program in Information Technology built and implemented according to international standards with a very special support policy for learners. This event once again affirms the position, mission and responsibility of VKU with a positive spirit, drastic actions, pioneering in developing high-quality human resources, international integration in the fields of information technology, communications and digital economy.

Dr. Nguyen Quang Vu announced the Master’s training program in Information Technology.

Accordingly, VKU plans to enroll 40 students for the Master’s training program in Information Technology (code: 8480201) within 2 years (including 4 semesters, 60 credits). The training program is designed according to the orientation of in-depth research and especially focuses on foreign languages. With an international and integration orientation, students participating in the Master’s training program must meet all foreign language requirements to be able to study the modules completely in English. Students will study, research, and work with not only domestic lecturers and professors but also international ones in in-depth research fields, especially semiconductor microchips, artificial intelligence, etc. To be able to graduate, students, with the orientation and guidance of lecturers, are required to have scientific articles published in prestigious international scientific conferences and journals.

In addition, the program also applies advanced learning methods such as Personalized Training and Project-Based Learning to meet the needs and capacities of each student.

With different support policies compared to previous master’s training programs, successful students who wish to become lecturers at VKU will be recruited as teaching assistants and enjoy special support policies from the Korean ODA project, including:

•       100% tuition sponsorship.
•       Living expenses support of 2,900,000 VND/month for 18 months.
•       Free accommodation at the dormitory.

Moreover, students have the opportunity to do internships and research at partner universities in Korea and other advanced countries. Outstanding students are also given priority to study for a PhD at prestigious universities.

Through the Master’s program in Information Technology at VKU, students will be:

– Provided in-depth knowledge in the field of Information Technology, Communications and related fields, which helps students not only master current techniques but also understand the latest technology trends.

– Facilitated and encouraged to conduct scientific research and innovation, develop new solutions and innovation, participate in scientific research and applied science projects, and solve practical problems through Living Lab programs.

Representatives of Huddersfield University, Northampton University (UK) and Newcastle University (Australia) shared about the transfer training program.

Immediately after the event of announcing the enrollment and training of Master’s degree in Information Technology, VKU organized a Study Abroad exchange program with partners from prestigious universities such as the University of Huddersfield, the University of Northampton (UK) and the University of Newcastle (Australia). At the sharing session, representatives of the partners introduced the content of the 3+1 transfer training program that allows students to complete the study program in the first 3 years at VKU and transfer to the final year at universities with Top-up training courses corresponding to the fields of information technology, computer engineering technology and digital economy. This helps students save tuition fees compared to studying full-time abroad, while receiving a diploma from prestigious universities in the UK and Australia.

The event of announcing the enrollment and training of Master’s degree in Information Technology and the transfer study abroad program with partners from the UK and Australia is of special significance, marking a milestone in the journey of developing and training high-quality human resources of VKU for the domestic and foreign human resource market, contributing to raising Vietnam’s level to be on par with the world’s great powers.

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Lecturers from Universities Participating in Research Camp 2024

In addition to VKU, faculty from the University of Information and Communication Technology (ICTU), Thai Nguyen University, and Dong A University (UDA) also participated in the Research Camp 2024.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Hoang Son, Vice Director of ITI, Delivers Opening Remarks

In his opening speech, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Hoang Son, Vice Director of the Institute of Information Technology, shared: “This research camp 2024 offers numerous opportunities for us to collaboratively advance research and development in information technology and semiconductor microchips while enhancing practical and research skills. The program includes expert-led sessions with hands-on guidance to develop project proposals and provide international publication training, fostering sustainable collaborations between ITI and universities.”

With the diverse and rich content of Research Camp 2024, the program featured a wide range of topics, focusing on ITI’s main research areas, including Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Microchips, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation. Emerging and cutting-edge research topics, such as Generative AI, AI Chip Technology, and the National Data Sharing Platform, were thoroughly presented by experts, along with in-depth analysis of their practical applications and implementation. In between the research presentations, sessions guided writing project proposals for national and international funding, tips for selecting and publishing articles in WoS/Scopus-indexed journals, how to meet the standards for Scopus-indexed papers and experience in developing standardized cybersecurity projects.

Prof.Dr. Tran Xuan Tu, ITI Director, Discusses IoT Semiconductor Microchip Research

To further promote collaborative research between VKU and ITI, at Research Camp 2024, Prof.Dr. Tran Xuan Tu, Director of ITI, discussed specific collaboration plans: implementing short-term cooperation programs lasting 1-2 months at the VNU-RMIT laboratory, where research groups will collaborate on writing proposals for potential projects, and sharing data and computational resources. Additionally, ITI will provide opportunities for VKU faculty and graduate students to participate in internships, while also strengthening joint doctoral research training between the two institutions.

Through these collaborative activities and knowledge sharing, VKU continues to affirm its vision of becoming a leading university in information and communication technology, contributing to the development of high-quality human resources ready to embrace new challenges in the digital world.

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6 VKU students and the entire Council joined in the session for result evaluation

On the morning of August 15, 2024, the internship result evaluation session witnessed the attendance of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khridsadakhon Booddachan, Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology and Management (FITM) under KMUTNB, Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Supeeti Kulchan – Deputy Dean of the Faculty; From VKU side, there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chairman of the University Council, and Dr. Ho Van Phi – Deputy Head of Department of Educational Testing and Quality Assurance, along with KMUTNB lecturers and 6 VKU students participating in the internship at KMUTNB.

Students reported to the Council

At the internship result evaluation session, 6 VKU students confidently reported to the Evaluation Council their research results during their 2-month internship at KMUTNB with 4 topics: Clustering and Auto-labeling Cyberbullying in YouTube Comments (conducted by student Phan Le Hung Viet), Online Outpatient Department Management System (conducted by student Le Kim Hoang Trung), Aspects Based Sentiment Analysis in Bangkok Train Service, (conducted by student group Tran Nguyen Anh and Nguyen Van Thanh Vinh) and Metaheuristic Optimization for Multi-Objective Problem (conducted by student group Nguyen Dang Nha and Pham Van Nam).

The topics received high evaluation from experts and the Evaluation Council, affirming the capacity in research and application of VKU students. Of which, 2 topics relating to the Bangkok metro system by the group of students Tran Nguyen Anh, Nguyen Van Thanh Vinh and the group of students Nguyen Dang Nha, Pham Van Nam were recommended by the Evaluation Council for further research with the professors of KMUTNB and for a scientific report.

6 VKU students received certificates

The success of VKU students in the internship program at KMUTNB is not only a clear demonstration of the quality of training and the efforts of the students, but also affirms the position of VKU in international education. This is also the motivation for future development and for more strong orientation in training high-quality human resources, meeting the increasing demands of the global labor market.

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1. The first university in the central region to announce enrollment and training of IC Design Engineers

With the position of a leading public university, VKU is well aware of its responsibility and mission in training and providing high-quality human resources in IC and AI. Accordingly, VKU has actively implemented many activities, being the pioneer in completing procedures and announcing enrollment of IC Design Engineers since 2024, with a total expected training target of 600 – 1,000 engineers by 2028. On the other hand, VKU also opens master training courses, develops research groups, builds packaging and testing training plans, enrolls upskills classes for students and trains lecturers. In particular, VKU cooperated with DSAC Center to organize the first training course of IC Design source lecturers for Da Nang city, put into use the Center for IC and Smart Technology, the Lab for Experiments and New Technology Research.

2. 100% of students enrolled with high admission scores among TOP universities nationwide

In 2023, VKU continued to have a successful enrollment season, belonging to the Top universities with high admission scores in the country and the highest in the Central Highlands. The admission scores continuously increased compared to previous years for all 15 majors/minors. For academic records admission, the scores ranged from 24 to 26 points; For high school exam admission, the scores ranged from 22 to 26 points, the average admission score in 2023 increased by 2 points compared to 2022 and by 6 points compared to 2020. In particular, the number of candidates admitted directly to the school increased rapidly with more than 400 students, accounting for nearly 30% of the total 1,535 students enrolled, bringing the total student population of the school to nearly 6,000 students.

3. Strengthening and expanding cooperation with many domestic and international strategic partners

Recognizing the importance of cooperation, connection and internationalization, VKU has chaired and initiated the establishment of the ASEAN Consortium for Innovation and Research (ACIR) with the first 7 members from Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar which has been highly appreciated by the community of scientists and universities in the Southeast Asian region and actively supported by KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency), FISU Vietnam and leading domestic and international scientists.

VKU also strengthened the expansion and exchange of cooperation with many strategic partners, signed 18 MoUs in implementing 3+1, 2+2 joint training programs, and invested in facilities to meet the needs of training high-quality human resources in the fields of IC and AI.

4. Implementing international projects to contribute to improving the training capacity and quality of VKU

VKU has actively conducted international cooperation projects, including the project to improve the capacity of education – training, administration and research during the period of 2022 – 2027 worth 7.7 million USD from non-refundable ODA capital of the Korean Government. The project has a particularly important strategic goal of developing VKU into a leading university in Vietnam according to international standards in administration, training, scientific research, innovation, international and business cooperation with four main goals including: Advance VKU to the first digital university in the Central region; Training and developing a team of highly-qualified lecturers, good at expertise, profession and research capacity in line with international standards; Improving and accrediting training quality, building new breakthrough programs, leading society and the global labor market; Promoting innovation, research, startups, business connection, cultural and academic exchanges with the world and Korea.

5. Successfully organizing many large international conferences in the fields of Information Technology, Communications, Digital Economy and Radio-Electronics

VKU organized many large international conferences, gathering many domestic and foreign scientists to participate, in which, the CITA (Conference on Information Technology and its Applications) initiated by VKU in 2012 is a series of scientific conferences on information technology and its applications in various fields, creating a forum to gather and connect domestic and international researchers, scientists, and experts to participate in publishing, discussing and sharing new issues. In particular, CITA 2024 – The 13th Conference has marked a remarkable development, affirming the prestige, scale and quality of an international conference, especially Volume 1 of the conference proceedings continued to be published in Lecture Notes in Network and Systems (Springer) in the DBLP, Scopus, Web of Science databases with an acceptance rate of 25%.

6. Successfully chairing and hosting regional and national academic competitions and playgrounds

VKU has successfully chaired and hosted regional and national academic competitions and playgrounds, including the Informatics Olympiad in the Central �?Central Highlands chaired by VKU, initiated in 2020, with the enthusiastic participation of candidates from primary, secondary, high schools, and specialized high schools across the country, demonstrated through impressive numbers during the past 5 years. In particular, the 5th event in 2024 has gathered many excellent candidates who have participated in many national and international competitions, which is a strong proof to affirm the prestige and quality of the Informatics Olympiad in the Central �?Central Highlands, reaching the stature and standards of national and international competitions.

7. Strengthening bilingual training programs English – Vietnamese, Japanese – Vietnamese, Korean – Vietnamese and academic exchanges to contribute to international integration of students

VKU always identifies clearly its mission and responsibility in training, providing high-quality human resources, scientific research, knowledge and technology transfer, with the vision of becoming the leading university in the country and the aspiration of reaching international standards in the fields of information technology, communications and digital economy. VKU has been cooperating with many partners to organize bilingual training courses for Engineers/Bachelor’s degrees in English-Vietnamese, Japanese-Vietnamese, Korean-Vietnamese, and to enhance academic and cultural exchanges with universities in Southeast Asia. A typical example is the cooperation model with NiX Education to train bilingual IT Engineers in Japanese-Vietnamese, which has achieved many impressive results after 1 year of training. Accordingly, 2 excellent students attained Japanese level N3, 11 students were selected by Japanese companies for internships and paid part-time work, and students were able to communicate in Japanese with the company through chat software to solve problems in their work.

8. 100% of students defend their graduation thesis entirely in English and 95% of students have jobs within 6 months after graduation.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, VKU witnessed 288 students of the 2019 course completing the training program on schedule and meeting output standards. 100% of students who completed their graduation thesis entirely in English received graduation certificates, of which 25% of students graduated with Excellent and Good grades. The employment rate of graduates is very high, with an average salary of 8-15 million VND/month or more. Most of them have jobs at leading domestic and international enterprises, including Daewoo, Hitachi, LG, FSoft, Enclave… Among these students, many of them were “ordered” by large enterprises when they were only 2nd and 3rd year students. Besides, many students have achieved remarkable and proud achievements in international and national academic and startup competitions.

9. VKU students have achieved many outstanding achievements in scientific research, innovation, creativity and startup activities at the international and national levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, VKU students have continuously achieved many high and comprehensive awards in international and national competitions. Typically, in the field of scientific research, students have won 1 Second Prize at the Ministry level, 1 First Prize at the City level and 1 Second Prize at the University of Da Nang level. In the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, they have won the First, Second and Third prizes at the National Future Creation Award – VietFuture 2023 and the runner-up of the GBA Business Challenge 2023. In addition, they also earned many other awards at domestic and international academic competitions such as 1 Second Prize at the Open-Source Software competition, 2 Second Prizes and 1 Third Prize at the majored category of the 32nd Vietnam Student Olympiad in Informatics, Third Prize in the Practical Exercise for Responding to and Handling Information Security Incidents in the Central – Central Highlands region, etc. These impressive achievements of the student teams have once again affirmed the prestige and training quality of VKU with advanced training programs, appropriate access to technology and foreign language training environments right from years 1 and 2.

10. Enhancing position, promoting the school’s reputation and strengthening the building of great solidarity with the spirit of VKU – Aspiration to advance beyond

VKU is not only the leading training and research university in the Central – Central Highlands region, but also plays an important role in many organizations and professional communities. VKU initiated and chaired the establishment of the ACIR Community, opening up opportunities for cooperation and development in the field of information technology and communications. At the same time, VKU is also an active member as Vice President of FISU Vietnam, Danang City Informatics Association, President of FISU Central – Central Highlands, demonstrating its role, position and prestige in promoting technology training and research activities in the region.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, VKU continued to improve its organizational structure, appointing 1 Vice President and many leadership positions to manage functional units under the school, maintaining unity in leadership and management, internal solidarity, keeping up average income growth for the staff over the years. Renovating and developing the landscape, creating a modern, green-clean-beautiful environment, along with many activities to improve the spiritual life of the staff and students of the whole school.

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Overview of the conference

The conference holds significant importance, aiming to evaluate and summarize the implementation of tasks for the 2023-2024 school year, seriously review, draw out the causes of limitations and shortcomings; thereby proposing appropriate directions for activities for the new school year 2024-2025. The conference is also an opportunity for the university’s leaders and managers to focus on giving advice on building and developing education and training careers.

Attending the conference are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Party Committee Secretary, Rector of VKU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chair of the University Council; Vice Rectors: Dr. Tran The Son, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho, and all Leaders of political organizations, Leaders of Departments, Faculties, Centers and Divisions under the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Party Committee Secretary, Rector of VKU delivers speech at the conference

Chairing the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Party Committee Secretary, Rector of VKU on behalf of the University’s Leadership Team congratulates the Leadership Team, and staffs for their solidarity, dedication and aspiration for VKU’s training career throughout the past school year with tireless dedication, contributing to achieve notable successes.

Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of VKU presents the report for the 2023 – 2024 school year

During the 2023-2024 academic year, VKU benefited from the guidance and support of the Leaders of the University of Danang, the Party Committee, the University Council, and the Board of Rectors. The collective efforts and solidarity of the VKU’s staff and employees enabled the successful execution of 7 key orientations and 43 tasks, resulting in significant achievements across 12 operational areas of VKU such as organizing the enrollment of 1,500 targets for 15 majors/minors, with an admission rate of 100% and the 2023 admission score increased by 2-3 points compared to 2022, among the universities with high entrance scores in the country; the learning outcomes of students achieving good or above account for a high percentage; successfully accredited 3 training programs; Open 4 new majors/minors: Marketing, Information Security, Communication Technology, IC Design; implement international projects such as the Korean Government’s 7.7 million USD ODA project, the British Council project, the PHER project, etc.; invest in putting into use the System of Microchip Design Practice Labs, Experimental Labs and New Technology; strengthen student management, 2-way information exchange between the university and students’ families; expand cooperation with many domestic and foreign business partners, link activities between businesses and universities in training coordination, improve foreign language skills in English, Japanese, Korean and skills for students; successfully organize many major international scientific conferences such as CITA 2023, ATC 2023; chair the initiation of the establishment of the ACIR Community with the first 7 members from Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar; implementing academic exchange activities and cultural exchanges between VKU lecturers and students with King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand (KMUTNB); organizing many large academic and intellectual playgrounds for the region and the country such as the Central Highlands Informatics Olympiad, Information Security Competition, etc.; many students achieved high results in international and national competitions on startups and innovation; increasing the recruitment of high-quality, highly qualified lecturers; perfecting the organizational structure; maintaining order and discipline in training activities; communication and promotion of the university’s reputation are widely spread in the community; improving the green – clean – beautiful landscape, strongly applying digital transformation in all management and operation activities of the university, etc. and some other tasks.

Leaders speak to propose directions for the 2024-2025 school year

In the 2024-2025 school year, with new opportunities and challenges, VKU proposes 3 major directions: Promoting digital transformation, applying information technology and artificial intelligence; Strengthening cooperation and internationalization of activities; Building a happy university that clearly demonstrates VKU culture imbued with the spirit of educational philosophy “Humanity – Dedication – Liberation” with the core value system “Prestige – Quality – Professionalism”. From the major directions, VKU also proposes 59 key tasks and solutions for 12 groups of management and operational areas of the university, striving to successfully complete the tasks of the 2024-2025 school year.

In that spirit, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU calls on the collective of leaders and managers to continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, positivity and initiative in work, excellently complete the tasks of the 2024-2025 school year and maintain the stability and development of VKU in the future.

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