On January 3, 2025, DTU signed a Partnership Agreement with Duy Anh Fashion and Cosmetics Joint Stock Company (DAFC), a subsidiary of the Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG). The event was attended by Mr. Nguyen Thuan Dat, CEO of DAFC; Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Huong, M.A., Director of UBTECH Vietnam; Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu, DTU Vice - Provost; along with representatives from both organizations and DTU students.
The partnership agreement aims to establish a Training and Research Center for the Development of Educational Solutions Programs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics. This collaboration emphasizes the development of teaching curricula, joint research efforts, and the establishment of an advanced AI LAB system. It also aims to implement AI educational solutions to meet market demands both within and outside Da Nang.
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Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu and Mr. Nguyen Thuan Dat at the signing ceremony
CEO of DAFC, Mr. Nguyen Thuan Dat, said: “We are impressed by DTU ’s vision and mission of becoming an educational corporation with a strong focus on entrepreneurship. This aligns perfectly with the developmental direction DAFC is pursuing. Both parties have agreed to establish the AI Hub in Da Nang, aiming not only to serve DTU faculty and students but also to become the first AI center in Da Nang and the central region. This center will disseminate AI knowledge to all students in the region. Today’s MoU signing between DAFC and DTU aims to strengthen the partnership between the two sides and create a significant ripple effect across the central region, contributing to the advancement of education in Vietnam.”
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Mr. Nguyen Thuan Dat delivers a speech
Specifically, under the partnership agreement, DTU and DAFC will collaborate to develop and implement the AI-Robotics Instructor Training Program, aimed at enhancing teaching and research capabilities for DTU students and faculty. DAFC will provide consultation and transfer training and research equipment, including teaching robots and accompanying curricula, to meet the university's training needs. Additionally, DAFC will be responsible for facilitating technology and material transfers among the three parties: UBTECH, DAFC, and DTU, to promote the development of AI-Robotics educational solutions.
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Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu delivers a speech
DTU Vice - Provost Dr. Nguyen Huu Phu, said: “With its motto ‘We Do Everything for Student Rights and Future Careers’, DTU not only focuses on improving the quality of education but also broadens career opportunities for its students. The collaboration of enterprises like DAFC with DTU will create many new opportunities for our students. The university appreciates DAFC's contributions and hopes that the partnership between the two sides will continue to grow stronger.”
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Representatives from DTU, DAFC, and UBTECH Vietnam pose for a photo
The signing ceremony marked a significant milestone in fostering educational and technological development in the Central region. With strong commitments from both sides, especially in the fields of AI and Robotics, this collaboration promises to bring practical benefits to faculty, students, and the community. It also serves as a testament to the synergy between education and businesses in nurturing high-quality human resources, contributing to building the future of education.
(Media Center)