On 25 September, the VNUHCM–University of Science welcomed representatives from SAKATA Inx Corporation (Japan) for discussions on strategic collaboration in student training and recruitment programmes.

Founded in Osaka in 1896 under the name Sakata Ink Seizousho, the company later became Sakata Inx Corporation. With a dedicated research and development team, the group has continuously innovated, supplying high-quality inks for a wide range of industries, including flexographic inks, water- and solvent-based inks for flexible films, printing inks for newspapers and offset packaging, metallic decorative inks for cans, as well as water- and solvent-based varnishes and specialised additives.

Attending the meeting from the University were Mr Võ Hồng Hải, Deputy Head of the Office of External Relations, and Associate Professor Nguyễn Công Tránh, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Chemistry, together with other representatives from the Faculty of Chemistry. From SAKATA Inx, the delegation included Ms Châu Giang, Head of Human Resources Development and International Cooperation at Haiphong Group, and Mr Inda, Human Resources Director.

During the discussions, both sides explored the implementation of internship programmes, the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and the expansion of employment opportunities for students in Japan. SAKATA Inx representatives also expressed their interest in hosting students at the group’s production facility in Binh Duong province, offering practical exposure to modern manufacturing processes and technologies.

In addition, SAKATA Inx plans to send experts from Japan to Viet Nam to deliver specialised seminars, teach, and share practical experience with students. These initiatives aim to enhance the quality of training and broaden international learning and networking opportunities for students in Chemistry and related fields.

Through these specific collaborative programmes, SAKATA Inx demonstrates its long-term commitment to partnering with the University in developing high-quality human resources, meeting the increasingly demanding standards of both domestic and international labour markets.