On 5 September, VNUHCM-University of Science signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two South Korean companies, Yoon’e’verse / VK Bridge and ASICLAND Co., Ltd., marking a new stage in academic–industry cooperation in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President of VNUHCM-University of Science, and Dr. Võ Hồng Hải, Deputy Head of the Office of External Relations, attended the ceremony together with the leadership and senior representatives of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications and the Faculty of Physics – Engineering Physics.

From Yoon’e’verse / VK Bridge, attendees included Chief Executive Officer Mr Yoon Sung and Deputy CEO Mr Song Yoon Ho, together with senior executives and representatives of the KOICA/Seoul National University project in Viet Nam.

ASICLAND Co., Ltd. was represented by Deputy CEO Mr Lee Seok Joo, Director Ms Lee Si Yuen, and Deputy Manager Mr Jeong Seung Hyun.

The agreement sets out plans for collaboration in several key areas: the development of Korean and English language training for the semiconductor workforce; joint curricula for chip design and production; practical training and internship programmes; academic exchanges for staff, students and experts; and cooperation on research projects, conferences and AI-based teaching materials.

The parties continue detailed discussions to expand substantive cooperation, aiming at sustainable development and stronger international competitiveness.

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan commented: “In the context of globalisation and the rapid rise of the semiconductor industry, cooperation with Korean enterprises is a vital step towards improving the quality of training and research at VNUHCM-University of Science, while opening up new opportunities for internships, employment and international exchange for our students.”

The partnership is expected to contribute to Viet Nam’s ambitions to develop a highly skilled semiconductor workforce, while strengthening links between academia, business and international partners.

An exchange of commemorative gifts marks the commitment to a long-term partnership.

Partner profiles:

• Yoon’e’verse / VK Bridge specialises in language education, digital content development and the use of AI in teaching. In Viet Nam, VK Bridge represents Yoon’e’verse and implements a range of educational projects, including KOICA initiatives.
• ASICLAND Co., Ltd. was founded in 2016 in Suwon, South Korea. It is a leading ASIC design company and strategic partner of TSMC (VCA) and ARM (ADP), with nearly 250 employees and annual revenues exceeding KRW 90 billion.

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