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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VKU students�?project titled “High-Speed Implementation of Ascon for Image Encryption and Decryption�?was selected for further consideration

The Universalization of IC Design from CASS (UNIC-CASS) 2024 �?the second edition organized by IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS) �?featured 72 student teams from 19 countries, including Vietnam. VKU was honored to be one of the four teams from Vietnam to advance past the proposal selection stage. The IC design proposal was written entirely in English, utilizing the reliable and secure lightweight ASCON-128 algorithm for image encryption, with several technical improvements suggested to optimize the algorithm’s performance.

The student team is discussing their project

Participating in this program offers a valuable opportunity for VKU’s Computer Engineering students, especially those specializing in IC Design, to engage in a complete chip design and manufacturing process from conceptualization and specification through design and verification to fabrication and testing. Students will experience design work using open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools and PDKs.

UNIC-CASS 2024 also provides students with the opportunity to interact with IC design experts through online meetings, where they can learn and refine their submitted designs. This helps enhance their expertise in this exciting and challenging field, transforming design ideas into actual semiconductor chips.

VKU congratulates the Computer Engineering students for their hard work on their IC design proposal. Ahead lies both opportunity and challenge, VKU hopes and wishes these students to remain confident as they continue their journey of knowledge in semiconductor IC design.

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Information about UNIC-CASS 2024

The Universalization of IC Design from CASS (UNIC-CASS), organized by the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society (CASS), is a comprehensive educational program covering IC design through testing. This program aims to enhance knowledge and access to IC design technologies for enthusiasts and the global design community, particularly in low-to-middle-income countries and/or regions with limited opportunities.

There are no restrictions on chip design complexity or type (digital, analog/RF, or mixed-signal). Based on the quality of the submitted chip design proposals, selected participants will have the opportunity to learn from carefully curated materials on the CASS MiLe platform, receive practical design mentoring from field experts, submit designs to manufacturing units sponsored by CASS through the Efabless chipIgnite program, and test the fabricated chips at selected testing facilities.

Program duration: June 19^th, 2024, to April 2025 (announcement of results for fabricated chips).

Link: //ieee-cas.org/universalization-ic-design-cass-unic-cass

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Overview of the Opening of CITA 2024

Attending the opening ceremony, on behalf of the organizer, Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communications Technology, University of Da Nang, there are: Associate Professor, PhD. Huynh Cong Phap �?Rector, Vice Rector: Dr. Tran The Son, PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho. For the co-organizer, the Vietnam Association of Faculty-Institutes-Schools-Universities of ICT (FISU Vietnam) includes Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy – President of FISU Vietnam.

Advisory and professional sponsorship board members include Prof. DSc. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh – Wroclaw University, Poland; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Khac Nhien An – Dublin University, Ireland; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hoai Bac – President of the Editorial Board of the Information and Communication Journal (Ministry of Information and Communications); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thu Lam, Secretary-General of FISU Vietnam.

On the side of international scientists, there are Prof. Christian Boitet (France), Prof. Vossen Gottfried (Germany), Prof. Dr. Kang-Hyun Jo (Korea), Prof. Franck Leprevost (Luxembourg), Prof. Lee Sunwoo (Korea), Prof. Chia Nan Wang (National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan).

On the side of Vietnamese and international associations and higher education institutions, there are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thanh Bac – Deputy Director of the University of Danang; Prof. Dr. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn – Vice President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (Thailand); Dr. Nguyen Long – General Secretary of the Vietnam Informatics Association; Dr. Doan Quang Hoan – General Secretary of the Vietnam Radio Electronics Association.

On the side of ACIR member units, there are: Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Tu – Director of Institute of Information Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Trung Nghia – Rector of Information and Communications Technology University – Thai Nguyen University (ICTU); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phu Khanh – Vice Rector of Phenikaa University; Dr. Nguyen Huu Hoa – Rector of College of Information and Communications Technology (CICT) – Can Tho University (CTU); Dr. Rottana Ly �?Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT).

The conference featured the presence of nearly 70 authors/group authors presenting at 11 parallel sessions, 4 special sessions, and the entire faculty and students from Southeast Asian and international universities.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the CITA 2024 Organizing Committee gives the opening speech

In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU, Head of the CITA 2024 Organizing Committee, and Co-founder of the ACIR, welcomes and thanks FISU Vietnam, the community of scientists, the network of training and research institutions, and domestic and international enterprises, organizations for their support for VKU and the 13-year journey of the CITA conference. He emphasizes VKU’s role, position, and responsibility to the community and the development of science, technology, IT training, and digital transformation in Central Vietnam and the country.

Prof. DSc. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh – Wroclaw University, Poland give an orientation speech

Initiated in 2012, the CITA (Conference on Information Technology and its Applications) is an scientific conference on information technology and its applications organized by VKU annually. The primary goal of the conference is to create a forum for researchers, scientists, and experts to publish, discuss, and share new issues in information technology and applications.

CITA 2024 marks significant development, affirming its reputation, scale, and quality as an international conference. Volume 1 of the conference proceedings continues to be published in Lecture Notes in Network and Systems (Springer), indexed by DBLP, Scopus, and Web of Science. This year, the organizing committee received 173 scientific papers from more than 450 authors from over 25 countries worldwide, including Austria, Canada, France, India, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Norway, Poland, Luxembourg, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Vietnam. 

After a rigorous review process, each paper was reviewed by 2-4 reviewrers; under the leadership and professional advice of reputable scientists in information technology, communications and digital economy such as Prof. DSc. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh (Poland), Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Thuy (Vietnam), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Khac Nhien An (Ireland), Prof. Dr. Kang-Hyun Jo, Prof. Dr. Yeong-Seok Seo (Korea), Prof. Dr. Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo (USA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Dinh Thang (Canada), 43 papers were selected for publication in Volume 734 of Lecture Notes in Networking and Systems (acceptance rate of 25%). Additionally, 36 quality papers were published in Volume 2 (CITA 2024 International Conference Proceedings with ISBN 978-604-80-9774-5), including six high-quality reports selected for publication in the Special Issue of Research and Development on Information and Communication Technology (ISSN 1859-3526), a reputable journal of the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Keynote Speakers present introductory reports

Notably, in the plenary session of CITA 2024, two keynote speeches of high quality are delivered: Prof. Dr. Kang-Hyun Jo (University of Ulsan, Korea) on “Bird-Eye Vision-based AI Service” and Prof. Dr. Gottfried Vossen (University of Münster, Germany) on “Sharing and Trading Data and Language Models”.

Besides, with its established reputation and quality, since 2022, the CITA conference has received professional sponsorship from prestigious international journals such as the “Journal of Information and Telecommunication” (Scopus, eSCI) by Taylor and Francis (//www.tandfonline.com/toc/tjit20/current) and the “Vietnam Journal of Computer Science” (Scopus, eSCI) by World Scientific Publishing. Both journals are indexed in Scopus and e-SCI databases. Consequently, more quality papers presented at CITA sessions will be selected for extended publication in special issues of these journals.

Authors/author groups are presenting at parallel sessions

The conference features 11 parallel sessions covering prominent and rapidly developing topics in information technology, communications, and the digital economy, including:

• Data Science and Artificial Intelligence;
• Image Processing and Natural Language Processing;
• Software Engineering and Information Systems;
• Networking and Communications;
• Digital Economy.

Additionally, CITA 2024 includes special sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Collective Intelligence for Social Media; Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Cryptography; Business Intelligence in the Digital Economy; and Computer Vision.

Award Student Best Paper, Regular Best Paper and Best Special Session to authors/author groups

At the closing ceremony of CITA 2024, the organizing committee evaluates and awards the “Student Best Paper” to the paper “A GAN-based Rain Augmentation for Enhancing the Accuracy of License Plate Detection” by authors Anh Tuan Nguyen Dai, Thanh Binh Nguyen from the University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; the “Regular Best Paper” to “MCST-Net: A Multi-Cross-Spatial Attention U-Net with Transformer Block for Skin Lesion Segmentation” by authors Manh-Hung Vu, Du-Ngoc Tran, Hoang-Minh-Quang Le, Thi-Thao Tran, and Van-Truong Pham from Hanoi University of Science and Technology; and the “Best Special Session” to the Special Session on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics & Cryptography, chaired by Prof. Dr. Kim-Kwang Raymond Cho (Singapore), Dr. Huu-Tram Truong (Singapore), and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nhien-An Le-Khac (Ireland).

The 13th International Conference on Information Technology and its Applications (CITA 2024) witnesses breakthrough discussions and new ideas with effective collaboration that will help shape the future of technology and its applications. CITA 2024 once again affirms its reputation and professional quality, serving as a bridge for scientists at home and abroad to contribute their intelligence, science, and technology in the field of information technology, communications, and digital economy, promoting the development of science and digital transformation in the nation.

The CITA Organizing Committee presents the flag to the Representative of the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) who will host CITA 2025 in Cambodia

On behalf of the organizing committee, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Huynh Cong Phap expresses his sincere gratitude to the scientists: Prof. DSc. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Khac Nhien An, Prof. Christian Boitet for their valuable contributions to CITA 2024. Special thanks are also extended to KOICA, FISU Vietnam, and the ACIR community for their support. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, Head of the CITA 2024 Organizing Committee, also announces the call for papers for CITA 2025, expected to be held in Cambodia, hosted by the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology on July 11-12, 2025.

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1. Participants:

• New students who achieved excellent results in the 2024 admission exam (Valedictorian and Salutatorian).
• New students who achieved high rankings in the Central Highlands and Central Vietnam Informatics Olympiad organized by the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology.
• New students with outstanding performance in the 2024 admission exam, with priority given to those majoring in Digital Financial Management.
• Students with good English communication skills.

2. Benefits of the Program:

• Full support for all program participation costs.
• Visits to major financial technology corporations in South Korea and startup incubators in Seoul.
• Visits to universities offering Fintech training in South Korea and visits to the Fintech Center �?South Korea.
• Participation in special sessions by leading South Korean technology experts on financial trends in South Korea and globally, with guidance on developing technological products for the financial technology industry.
• Opportunities to connect with international friends and enhance essential global citizen skills: teamwork, analysis, and problem-solving.

3. Location: Seoul, South Korea.

4. Registration Deadline: Until 5:00 PM on August 24, 2024.

• Registration link: //forms.gle/v1VQhhTKmRVmocdr7
• Interview Date (tentative): August 26, 2024.

5. Program Dates: From October 6, 2024, to October 10, 2024.

6. Contact Information for Support:

• Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga �?Department of Student Affairs (Room V.A105)
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0236.3667.129

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An overview of the Student Scientific Research Conference for the 2023-2024 academic year

In attendance were Assoc.Prof.PhD. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Chair, VKU’s Council; Vice Rectors: PhD. Tran The Son, PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho; representatives of the school’s departments and faculties; representatives from enterprises such as NAL Solutions, Synopsys, and Da Nang Institute for Socio – Economic Development (DISED), as well as lecturers and students participating in scientific research at this year’s conference.

Vice-Rector PhD. Tran The Son gave a speech opening the Student Scientific Research Conference

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Vice-Rector PhD. Tran The Son acknowledged and praised the scientific research spirit of the students and the dedication of the instructors. He also affirmed that the university is committed to creating favorable conditions for students to participate in scientific research. These activities aim to discover and nurture talented individuals, thereby contributing to the development of research products with practical applications for the community and society.

PhD. Le Ha Nhu Thao presenting the statistical report on Student Scientific Research for the 2023-2024 academic year

According to the summary report for the student scientific conference 2023-2024 academic year, there were 52 registered projects, representing an increase of 23.1% compared to the 2022-2023 academic year. Of these, 24 projects were approved with satisfactory results, marking an increase of 64.7% compared to the previous academic year. 11 outstanding projects were selected to be presented and evaluated by the acceptance committee at the University-Level Student Scientific Research Conference. 6 projects had scientific papers published in international conferences and domestic journals. All of the projects focused on research areas relevant to their respective majors, featuring meaningful scientific themes that are timely, closely aligned with real-world issues, and highly applicable across various fields such as aviation, hospitality, communication, tourism, medicine, agriculture, industry, transportation, security, and education. Notably, some projects were written and presented entirely in English.

Mr. Dang Ba Khac Trieu from NAL Solutions presented certificates to 13 research teams that achieved satisfactory results

At the closing of the conference, the acceptance committee selected and awarded the outstanding research groups with 03 First Prizes, 04 Second Prizes, 04 Third Prizes, and 13 certificates for completing university-level scientific research.

During the discussion session and conference summary, Vice Rector PhD. Tran The Son provided some general assessments of the students’ scientific research activities. There has been progress in both quantity and quality, with projects built on more comprehensive and broader knowledge. Students have invested and focused on the factors necessary to construct truly practical research works. Notably, first and second-year students could confidently and fluently present before the council, which is a positive sign that stimulates creativity and exploration of new technologies in society.

With the orientation to build the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology into a prestigious university for education, research, and technology transfer in the field of IT and related areas following the higher education model, emphasizing the promotion of scientific research activities among students is considered one of the key tasks of the VKU.

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List of projects and research teams awarded in the conference

First Prize (Computer Science field): “A Metaheuristic Algorithm for the Steiner Tree Problem in Graphs toward Optimizations for Wireless Sensor Networks�?by student group Le Tang Phu Quy (22GITB2), Ho Sy Bao Nhan, Hoang Tan Phu Quoc (22GIT1); Supervisor: PhD. Dang Dai Tho

First Prize (Computer Science field): “Building and Developing a Mispronunciation Detection Model in Vietnamese” by student group Nguyen Ket Doan (20AD), Tran Nguyen Anh (21GIT), Vo Van Nam (21SE3), Nguyen Tran Tien (20SE5); Supervisor: PhD. Nguyen Huu Nhat Minh

First Prize (Digital Economy & E-Commerce field): “The Influence of Kols on Hotel Booking Intention on Online Travel Agencies in Vietnam: A Case of Comparison between Facebook and Tiktok Platforms�?by student Mai Thi Thu Hoa (20EC); Supervisor: PhD. Van Hung Trong

Second Prize (Computer Science field): “Building a Toolkit for Vietnamese Preprocessing and Word Segmentation�?by student group Nguyen Tran Tien (20SE5), Nguyen Ket Doan (20AD), Nguyen Duc Bao (20AD), Pham Van Nam (21GIT), Vo Van Nam (21SE3); Supervisor: PhD. Nguyen Huu Nhat Minh

Second Prize (Computer Science field): “Multi-Task Learning Model for Detecting and Filtering Internet Violent Images for Children�?by student group Le Kim Hoang Trung (21GIT), Phan Le Viet Hung (21AD), Nguyen Van Thanh Vinh (21GIT), Pham Cong Tinh (21KIT), Ha Van Viet (21AD); Supervisor: PhD. Nguyen Huu Nhat Minh

Second Prize (Computer Engineering and Electronics field): “Fire detection and alarm system based on camera GPS integration�?by student group Tran Van Thanh, Tran Huynh Anh Nhat, Nguyen Trong Tai, Nguyen Van Quy (20CE); Supervisor: PhD. Vuong Cong Dat

Second Prize (Digital Economy & E-Commerce field): “The Factors influence Consumers’ Green product Purchase Intention in Vietnam�?by student group To Le Thanh Thao, Le Thi Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Uyen Nhi, Tran Nguyen Tra Giang, Hoang Hong Ngoc (21GBA); Supervisor: PhD. Le Phuoc Cuu Long

Third Prize (Computer Science field): “Researching on Solutions to Improve the Quality of Customer Feedback Analysis using Vietnamese in the Aviation Sector�?by student group Le Cam Bang (21AD), Hoang Quoc Viet (21SE1); Supervisor: PhD. Dang Dai Tho

Third Prize (Computer Science field): “Automated Detection of White Blood Cells and Platelets from Microscopic Images using Deep Learning Models�?by student group Mai Nguyen Xuan Thao (21AD), Nguyen Van Quang (20AD); Supervisor: MSc. Nguyen Do Cong Phap

Third Prize (Computer Engineering and Electronics field): “IoT based humidity-temperature control and monitoring system�?by student group Tran Van Vu, Chau Binh, Thai Ba Hiep (20CE); Supervisor: PhD. Vuong Cong Dat

Third Prize (Digital Economy & E-Commerce field): “Studying Tourist Satisfaction with Smart Tourism in Danang City: Apply an Integrated Approach using IPA and Conjoint Analysis�?by student group Le Phuoc Thinh (20GBA), Thai Thach Bao Chau (22GBA), Nguyen Phan Thuc Huyen (22DM); Supervisor: PhD. Nguyen Thi Kieu Trang

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Scene of the inauguration ceremony

The inauguration ceremony welcomed:

On the side of The University of Da Nang, there were Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Manh Toan �?Vice Director of UD (the University of Da Nang); Leaders of functional departments, political organizations, and Software Development Centre (SDC) under the UD.

On the side of NLT Group, there were PhD. Bui Huu Phu �?Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nam Long Technology Investment Group, along with leaders from units under NLT Group and technology enterprises in Danang city.

On the side of VKU, there were Assoc. Prof. PhD.  Huynh Cong Phap – VKU Rector; PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of VKU, along with leaders of departments, faculties, centers of VKU and large number of students from VKU.

PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of VKU delivered his speech at the event

In his speech at the ceremony, PhD Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of VKU, expressed his joy, stating: The collaborative project to implement the New Technology Laboratory for Experimental Research invested by NLT Group is a typical collaboration model between the university and the enterprise, aimed at deploying specialized training programs, enhancing practical skills, and providing practical spaces for VKU students. The opening of the new laboratory aligns perfectly with VKU’s training orientation in areas such as Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductor Chip Design, IoT Embedded Systems, Information Security, and more.

PhD. Bui Huu Phu �?Chairman of the Board of Directors of NLT Group gave a speech

On behalf of NLT Group, PhD. Bui Huu Phu – Chairman of Nam Long Technology Investment Group, stated: “Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology is one of the largest universities nationwide, with high-quality students (admission scores ranging from 24 points and above). Through investing in and implementing the Laboratory for experimentation and research on new technologies, NLT Group hopes to accompany the university in training many generations of talented students, meeting the human resource needs of the Central Highlands region, and the whole country.”

The Laboratory for experimentation and research on new technologies invested in and deployed by NLT Group at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, aims to carry out the following main tasks:

(1) Organize training and practical application of knowledge from basic to advanced levels based on specialized and practical seminars on digital transformation for students to study and update practical knowledge according to societal needs.

(2) Conduct advanced training courses to enhance awareness of digital transformation for civil servants in Danang city, contributing to the successful implementation of digital transformation to build smart cities.

(3) Enhance cooperation between VKU and NLT Group to implement digital transformation projects and build smart cities for Danang City and other provinces/cities.

In the series of high-technology investment projects for the education sector, with a focus on the Central region and subsequently spreading nationwide, NLT Group has previously implemented the donation and operation of 02 Lab rooms at University of Technology and Education �?UTE – Danang University (in 2022) and Nha Trang University – NTU (in 2023). Particularly, the Laboratory of Experimental Research and New Technology deployment located at VKU this time will bring many new opportunities implement on-site practical internships for students with systems such as:

Smart Urban Lighting 4.0: The 4.0 lighting system is monitored and remotely controlled via wireless technology, 3G/4G.

• Smart Traffic 4.0: The management system, monitored by AI cameras, automatically adjusts traffic signal lights.
• Fire Prevention and Fighting 4.0: The management system continuously monitors and alerts fire and smoke 24/7, both on-site and remotely, automatically, and continuously on a digital map platform.
•  Environmental Monitoring 4.0: The management system monitors and assesses environmental quality, applied in observation, forecasting, and alerting of natural disasters such as floods, air, and exhaust pollution, etc.
• Agriculture and Aquaculture 4.0: The system monitors, forecasts, alerts, and assesses the quality of water, land, and air environments, regularly updating data via wireless technology, 3G/4G.

All control modules operating the technology products in the Lab have the capability to process, memorize, and remotely control. These are prominent features of semiconductor chip technology and expandability for the future. Through the IoT embedded programming technology kit capable of automating sensor connections using integrated technology chips on a module, this model enables students to realize scientific ideas in daily life and conduct research to expand system capabilities.

Representatives from the Language and Computer Center (VKU), NLT Academy (NLT Group), and the Software Development Center (SDC) signed a MoU.

 At the Inauguration Ceremony, representatives from the Language and Computer Center (VKU), NLT Academy (NLT Group), and the Software Development Center (SDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on training, research and technology transfer in Cloud Computing, Big Data, AI, IoT, GIS; organizing short-term specialized training courses for students in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, and related fields; researching, applying, and transferring technology in the field of information technology and digital transformation; coordinating to organize conferences and seminars on digital transformation.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Inauguration of the Laboratory for experimentation and research on new technologies was conducted with utmost solemnity and significance.

Immediately following the inauguration of the Laboratory for Experimental Research and New Technology, VKU and NLT Group will promptly put it into operation and utilize it for various activities. This will contribute to the training of high-quality human resources to meet the staffing needs of NLT Group, the labor market of Danang city, and the whole country.

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Nam Long Technology Investment Group (NLT Group)

Established in 2011, Nam Long Technology Investment Group (NLT Group) is a leading provider of digital transformation ecosystems, accompanying governments and enterprises on their journey towards digitization and building smart cities.

With a visionary outlook focused on human welfare, NLT Group intertwines its business activities with the goal of contributing to the sustainable prosperity of society. Its ambition is to integrate digital technology into all aspects of life, utilizing technology to solve social issues, serve humanity, and construct a digital government to enhance people’s lives: improving living standards, increasing economic prosperity, fostering societal happiness, and ensuring cybersecurity for safer digital environments.

After nearly a decade of operation in the technology sector, NLT Group understands that the path to digital transformation for central and local governments, as well as households, is not straightforward. That’s why NLT Group is here to assist and accompany businesses and organizations by providing comprehensive 4.0 technology solutions to address the challenges of sustainable development, leveraging AI, IoT, GIS, and Cloud technologies.

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The opening ceremony of the Semiconductor Workforce Training Program in Da Nang City

Attending the events:

Representatives of the city leadership attending the event were Mr. Nguyen Van Quang �?Member of the Committee Executive of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Da Nang city as the delegation leader, Mr. Ho Ky Minh �?Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, along with Representatives of the City People’s Council, People’s Committee and representatives of the Departments and branches.

From the international guests, there were Ms. Susan Burn – Consul General of the United States in Ho Chi Minh City; Mr. Shimonishi Kiyoshi – Deputy Consul General of Japan in Da Nang; Ms. Lim Bora – Consul of the Republic of Korea in Da Nang.
On the side of Da Nang University, there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Vu �?Member of Da Nang Party Committee, Secretary of UD’s Party Committee, President of UD along with representatives from member universities and departments.

Regarding the units involved in implementing the Semiconductor Design Training Program, there were Mr. Trinh Thanh Lam – Director of Synopsys South Asia; Mr. Le Hoang Phuc – Director of DASC Center; Prof. Dr. Tran Xuan Tu �?Director of Institute of Information Technology, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Mr. Bui Huu Phu – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nam Long Technology Investment Group.

On the VKU’s side, there were Assoc. Prof. PhD. Huynh Cong Phap �?Rector of VKU, Head of Organizing Committee; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Binh �?University Council Chairman, along with leaders, lecturers, and many students from the university.

The launch of the semiconductor workforce training program in Da Nang City is one of the urgent and important tasks in implementing the strategies and projects to advancing Da Nang semiconductor sector. It aims to participate in the global semiconductor production chain, based on human resources as a decisive factor, prioritizing the development of human resources for the design and testing stages.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap �?the Rector of VKU delivered the opening speech at the event

In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap �?the Rector of VKU warmly welcomed the city leaders, representatives from the United States, Japan, and Republic of Korea Consulates, as well as leaders who attended the event. He shared: “VKU with the mission of a leading and key public university providing high-tech human resources for the whole country and Da Nang city, VKU continues to clearly affirm its awareness of responsibility and mission for human resource training and semiconductor IC technology research for the country and for the world�?

Accordingly, VKU has been actively implementing various activities, pioneering in completing procedures, and announcing admissions for the Semiconductor Design Engineer program in 2024, with a total expected training target of 600 – 1,000 engineers by 2028. Additionally, VKU has adjusted its training programs for related fields, including adding a semiconductor orientation to train students from the first year (2023 cohort) to the third year (2021 cohort) to promptly meet the urgent need for human resources in this field. Furthermore, VKU has initiated a master’s training program and developed a research group on semiconductor design. VKU has also established plans to train personnel in semiconductor packaging and testing. Admissions have been opened for upskilling classes for students, and efforts have been made to develop and train the teaching staff. VKU has also completed the construction of the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Hub (SSTH) and the Laboratory for New Technology and Semiconductor Research in collaboration with Nam Long Group.

On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, Ms. Susan Burn – Consul General of the United States in Ho Chi Minh City spoke at the event

Susan Burns, US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, extended congratulations to VKU, Da Nang City, and Synopsys for implementing the training program for lecturers in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. This program demonstrates a commitment to strengthening cooperation between the government, private businesses, and universities to develop high-tech talents in Vietnam.

On behalf of Da Nang city’s leadership, Mr. Ho Ky Minh �?Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, delivered a speech

Speaking at the event, Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee �?Mr. Ho Ky Minh spoke highly of the collaboration between the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC), the VKU, Synopsys Group and the Information Technology Institute under the Vietnam National University in promptly deploying the city’s first IC circuit design instructor training course. In the future, Da Nang City will continue to enhance cooperation with various domestic and international partners to implement further training courses for lecturers and semiconductor workforce in the city. Moreover, the city will send lecturers to study and conduct research directly at international training facilities.

The first batch of lecturer training at the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Hub (VKU-SSTH)

In 2024, the city will focus on training the first batch of lecturers in collaboration with Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the Da Nang Semiconductor Design and Artificial Intelligence Training Center (DSAC), and the accompanying support from Synopsys Vietnam with genuine software copyrights. The first lecturer training course will consist of 24 participants selected from universities within the city, including the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology, the University of Science and Technology, the University of Education (Da Nang University), Duy Tan University, and FPT University. The training program will span over 6 months, comprising 3 months (171 hours) of theoretical study and 3 months of project-based training with 4 modules covering Very-large-scale integration Design (VLSI design), Digital Design and Hardware Description Languages (SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL), Basic Digital Integrated Circuit Implementation, and Basic Analog Circuit Design.
The highlight of the program lies in providing the participants with full access to Synopsys’s library and teaching materials. When completing the training, students can build a practical IC design curriculum to be ready to deploy training at universities in Da Nang. This is the biggest expectation in implementing the semiconductor workforce training program in Da Nang City, contributing to the training of human resources not only in Da Nang City but also in Vietnam in the field of semiconductor sector. This aims to meet the demands of the future development of the electronics and semiconductor industry, thereby fostering the growth of these sectors in the long term.

The short-term training course on semiconductor circuit design for juniors and seniors

At the same time, VKU will implement a short-term training course on semiconductor circuit design for juniors and seniors who are currently studying majors such as computer engineering, technology, embedded systems and IoT, and technology information. The course will run from March 2024 to September 2024.

Mr. Nguyen Van Quang �?Secretary of the City Party Committee (left) and Assoc. Prof. PhD. Huynh Cong Phap – Rector of VKU (right) performed the inauguration ceremony of the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Hub (VKU-SSTH)

As part of the event, the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology organized the opening ceremony of the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Hub (VKU-SSTH). This center is tasked with training, research, and technology connection. It also is equipped with computers and 20 licensed versions of semiconductor design software from Synopsys, along with various training and research equipment for semiconductor and smart technology, with an investment of about 10 billion VND from the ODA project worth 7.7 million USD from the South Korea government for the 2022-2027 period.

Attendees at the inauguration of the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Center (VKU-SSTH)

The series of events including the launch of the Semiconductor Workforce Training Program in Da Nang City, the opening of the short-term training course for the city’s lecturer workforce in 2024, and the inauguration of the Semiconductor and Smart Technology Hub (VKU-SSTH) hold special meanings. It marks the beginning of a journey to develop and train high-quality semiconductor human resources for both domestic and international markets, contributing to elevating Vietnam to the level of global powerhouses in this field.

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Overview of the working session

In attendance, there were Ms. Hayashi Nobue, Deputy Director of JICA, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap, the University’s President, units�?leaders from both sides, and a representative from Nix Education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap warmly welcomed the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA

During the working session, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Cong Phap expressed his joy to be able to welcome and have a working meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). VKU is a public university under Danang University, established in 2020. Up to now, VKU has nearly 6,000 students enrolled in various fields such as information technology, communication and digital economics. The enrollment results have been consistently maintained at 1,500 slots, with an average admission score of 24 points for 15 majors/specializations.

In addition, VKU is the only university in the Central Highlands region with significant support and investment from both the Vietnamese and South Korean governments. Through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), VKU has received substantial support in terms of infrastructure, facilities, and synchronized investment, along with advanced training programs from South Korea and a high-quality faculty trained systematically from advanced countries worldwide.

In recent years, despite facing certain challenges, VKU has shown significant attention to community and social programs. A notable example includes the school’s discounted tuition fees, ranging from 5.5 million to 6.8 million VND per semester (over 3 years). The university also provides support for dormitory fees, around 200,000 VND per student per month, and various scholarship programs to encourage and assist students in their studies.

VKU regularly organizes events such as the Olympic Informatics in the Central �?Central Highlands, connecting thousands of students from 63 provinces and cities nationwide in order to discover and nurture technology talents for the country in general and the Central Highlands region in particular. The university also hosts the Start-up Idea Incubation Competition, offering students the opportunity to develop their innovative ideas and creations. Additionally, there is a scholarship program that supports high school students in the Central Highlands region.

Throughout the developmental journey of VKU, besides support from the Vietnamese government, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Information and Communication, and Danang University, VKU has also received attention and assistance from the South Korean government and KOICA. This includes significant sponsorship for official development assistance projects, with 16.2 million USD allocated during the 2006-2020 period and ongoing implementation of said projects for the 2022-2027 period, amounting to 7.7 million USD.

In addition to the investment projects mentioned earlier, VKU has recently hosted numerous delegations from South Korea for visits and collaboration. This includes nearly 10 high-level delegations, 20 universities, 40 conglomerates and enterprises, 300 student visits for cultural exchange, and 30 volunteers and experts who came to work at VKU. VKU, in return, has sent 60 staff members to participate in short-term training courses and 20 doctoral candidates for training in South Korea.

Thanks to the investment, support, and assistance from both the Vietnamese and South Korean governments, along with the guidance from Danang University and the tremendous efforts of the entire faculty, staff, and students of VKU, the university has achieved noteworthy results. It has become a leading institution in the Central Highlands region in various aspects, including attracting enrollments, training quality, faculty, infrastructure, international cooperation, and collaboration with enterprises. This success reflects the university’s aspiration to rise continuously, pursuing the educational philosophy of ” Humanity – Service – Liberalization ” and the core values of ” Prestige �?Quality �?Professionalism” held by the leadership, faculty, staff, and students of the university.

Ms. Hayashi Nobue, Deputy Director of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), shared her thoughts during the working session

On behalf of the working delegation, Ms. Hayashi Nobue, Deputy Director of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), expressed her gratitude for the warm and thoughtful reception provided by VKU. She acknowledged and highly praised the achievements that VKU has made in recent years. Ms. Hayashi Nobue joyfully shared that these valuable experiences would contribute to JICA’s innovative perspective in implementing official development assistance projects and investing in new facilities for the Vietnam-Japan University during the 2024-2030 phase in Hoa Lac, Hanoi.

Through the exchange and discussions, representatives from both sides gathered additional insights into the successful implementation of official development assistance projects, laying the foundation for future collaborations. To close the working session, VKU expressed hope and anticipation for continued interest and support from JICA, especially in introducing more Japanese businesses interested in collaborating with VKU to enhance Japanese language training and recruit high-quality human resources.

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Personnel announcement Ceremony

Attending the ceremony from Da Nang University (UD) were: PhD. Phan Minh Duc – Chairman of the Council of UD, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Manh Toan – Vice Director of UD, Leaders of functional departments, political organizations and youth unions under UD, Leaders of member universities within the UD. On the VKU side, there were: Assoc. Prof. PhD. Huynh Cong Phap – Secretary of the Party Committee, Rector of VKU, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Thanh Binh – Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Council of the university, Vice Rectors: Associate Professor Tran The Son, PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho, Party members in the Party Committee; Heads/Deputies of affiliated units; Leaders of the Trade Union, Youth Union, and all faculty members of the university.

Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Manh Toan – Vice Director of Da Nang University, delivered a speech at the ceremony

In his speech at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Manh Toan – Vice Director of UD, congratulated the newly appointed Vice Rector, PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho, and other officials. He expressed the high trust of the Party Committee, University boards, Council of the University, and key officials in the collective leadership. The Vice Director of Da Nang University conveyed his confidence and expectations that the newly appointed leaders would fully utilize their capabilities to contribute their efforts and intellect to the development of VKU in particular, and Da Nang University in general. He emphasized that they should live up to the trust and expectations of the university’s leadership at all levels.

Assoc. Prof. PhD. Huynh Cong Phap – Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of the university, also delivered congratulations in his speech to the newly appointed Vice Rector and other officials

In his remarks assigning duties to the newly appointed leaders, Assoc. Prof. PhD. Huynh Cong Phap – Secretary of the Party Committee and Rector of the university, emphasized that this is a significant event with great implications for the development of the university. It contributes to the refinement and improvement of the leadership and management structure. The Rector expressed his hope that the officials taking on new roles would continue to leverage their qualities, capabilities, and contribute their enthusiasm, intellect, and efforts to build VKU into a stronger, more united, and developed institution, worthy of its position, mission, and vision in the upcoming period, guided by the spirit of “Humanity – Service – Liberalization”

 PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho, the new Vice Rector, on behalf of the officials recently appointed, expressed gratitude and acceptance of their responsibilities in his speech

Representing the newly appointed officials, PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho, the new Vice Rector, expressed profound honor and, at the same time, a great sense of responsibility. They deeply understand that the new tasks come with numerous opportunities, challenges, and difficulties. However, with the highest accountability and pride for VKU, they promise not to be daunted by difficulties or challenges. They commit to dedicating their wholehearted efforts for the collective work of the university, implementing the outlined action plans, being humble, listening, learning, appreciating, and continuing to build on the achievements already made. They aim to elevate the spirit of unity, ensure effective collaboration in all activities, and successfully fulfill the assigned tasks, not betraying the trust of the community for a VKU that develops sustainably and reaches international standards.

The university leadership presents a resolution recognizing and offers congratulations with flowers to the newly appointed Vice Rector, Dr Huynh Ngoc Tho

The university leadership issues resolutions recognizing and presents flowers in celebration of the newly appointed Heads of Departments and Directors of Offices

The university leadership granted resolutions recognizing and flowers to congratulate the newly appointed Vice Heads of Departments and Deputy Directors of Offices

The list of announced appointments for leadership and management positions:

1. PhD. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Member of Executive Committee of the Party Community of the University, Head of the Department of Training Affairs, has been appointed as Vice Rector for the term 2020-2025.
2. PhD. Nguyen Quang Vu – Head of the Department of Science – Technology and International Cooperation, has been appointed as Head of the Department of Training Affairs.
3. PhD. Le Ha Nhu Thao – Deputy Head of the Department of Educational Testing – Quality Assurance, has been appointed as Head of the Department of Science – Technology and International Cooperation.
4. PhD. Le Phuoc Cuu Long – Vice Dean in Charge of the Faculty of Digital Economy and E-Commerce, has been appointed as Head of the Faculty of Digital Economy and E-Commerce.
5. PhD. Nguyen Vu Anh Quang – Vice Dean in Charge of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Electronics, has been appointed as Head of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Electronics.
6. PhD. Van Hung Trong – Lecturer, has been appointed as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Digital Economics & E-commerce.
7. PhD. Nguyen Huu Nhat Minh – Lecturer in the Faculty of Electronics and Computer Engineering, has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation.
8. Master Vo Ngoc Dat – Lecturer in the Faculty of Computer Science, has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Student Affairs.
9. Master Ha Thi Minh Phuong – Deputy Head of the Department of Training Affairs, has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Educational Testing – Quality Assurance and additionally assigned as Head in charge.

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