On 15 October, VNUHCM–University of Science (HCMUS) signed a cooperation agreement with Tasco Joint Stock Company, aiming to strengthen links between education, scientific research and industry needs in the fields of cartography and geospatial data.

Representing HCMUS at the ceremony were Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, President; Prof. Ngô Đại Nghiệp, Head of the Office of External Relations; Assoc. Prof. Phạm Trung Hiếu, Dean of the Faculty of Geology; Dr Ngô Trần Thiện Quý, Head of the Department of Marine and Petroleum Geology; and members of the Faculty of Geology. Representing Tasco Joint Stock Company was Mr Nguyễn Đình Phong, Standing Member of the Innovation Committee, accompanied by colleagues responsible for innovation and map operations.

In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan emphasised the importance of connecting scientific and technological resources with the practical needs of industry. Tasco’s strategic focus on intelligent transport solutions and digital technology applications offers opportunities for collaboration with HCMUS in education and scientific research. He expressed the hope that both parties would translate the agreement into practical, effective and sustainable programmes.

Under the agreement, both parties will collaborate on research and development, with the gradual establishment of a Tasco Map Editing Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. The centre will support map editing, standardisation, updating and quality assurance of map data, while facilitating the development of products and services for transport, mobility and other practical applications.

In research and technology transfer, both parties will collaborate on the research, application and transfer of technologies related to cartography and geospatial data, including geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, satellite imagery, LiDAR, positioning systems, artificial intelligence and technologies for geospatial data acquisition and processing. By combining the research capabilities of academic staff and scientists with the company’s professional expertise and practical requirements, the collaboration aims to develop technology solutions with real-world applications.

The agreement also provides for the joint development of training programmes, specialised courses and practical activities in map editing, GIS and geospatial data. Both parties will facilitate the participation of lecturers, researchers and students in research projects, applied projects, internships and joint product development with the company. Professional consultancy, expert exchanges and workshops will also be promoted to strengthen links between scientific research and practical applications, with a view to applying and commercialising promising research outcomes.

The signing ceremony establishes a foundation for cooperation between VNUHCM–University of Science and Tasco Joint Stock Company in cartography and geospatial data, aligning education and scientific research with practical industry requirements.