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The exchanges took place against the backdrop of the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Japan, with science, technology, innovation and human resource development among the key areas of bilateral cooperation.
Through these agreements, VNU seeks to expand its international partnerships, strengthen academic and research collaboration, and promote practical applications of advanced technologies.
Advancing joint research in strategic technologies
VNU Vietnam Japan University (VJU) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the University of Tsukuba to expand collaboration in education, scientific research and academic exchange.
The agreement covers exchanges of faculty members, researchers, administrative staff and students; joint research projects; academic lectures and seminars; and the sharing of academic information and resources.
Priority fields include advanced materials and energy, semiconductor chips and nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and digital systems, smart manufacturing, robotics and control engineering.
The University of Tsukuba, a leading Japanese national university located in Tsukuba Science City, has long supported VJU in curriculum development, teaching and internship programmes, particularly through its role as a coordinating university for VJU's Master of Public Policy (MPP) programme.
The new agreement is expected to strengthen academic ties and expand opportunities for joint research and advanced technology education.
Expanding cooperation in medical education and healthcare research
In healthcare, the VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy strengthened cooperation with Teikyo University, Japan, focusing on medical education, scientific research and academic exchange.
Building on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Hanoi on September 30, 2026, the partnership also involves Vietnam National Children's Hospital, connecting basic medical research, medical education and clinical practice.
Key areas of cooperation include artificial intelligence in pediatric diagnostic imaging, clinical genetics and genomics, infectious diseases, bacterial antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic stewardship.
The partners also aim to promote exchanges of faculty members, medical professionals, students and young researchers, alongside collaborative research activities addressing healthcare needs.
The partnership is expected to enhance VNU's capacity for medical research and training while expanding access to advanced medical technologies and international clinical research opportunities.
Promoting research and applications of advanced flight technologies
In information technology and advanced engineering, the VNU Institute of Information Technology expanded cooperation with Emblem, a Japanese technology startup specializing in wearable personal flight systems.
Under the agreement, the two sides will collaborate on flight equipment testing at the UAV testing facility at VNU's Hoa Lac campus, as well as research and development in aerodynamics, control systems, artificial intelligence and computer vision.
The cooperation aims to advance practical applications of personal flight technologies in search and rescue operations, emergency medical support, field surveys and energy infrastructure maintenance.
Established in February 2024, Emblem is a Japanese aerospace technology company recognized under the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Startup Program. Its wearable flight systems incorporate hands-free control technology, enabling users to perform technical tasks while airborne.
The partnership will leverage VNU's expertise in unmanned aerial vehicles, embedded systems, artificial intelligence and control engineering, while facilitating closer links between academic research and industry-driven technological development.
Together, the three agreements reflect VNU's commitment to strengthening cooperation with Japanese universities, research institutions and technology enterprises. They are expected to create further opportunities for joint research, technology transfer and high-quality human resource development, contributing to stronger Vietnam–Japan cooperation in education, science and technology.
