Signing MoUs with 28 institutions worldwide, HUTECH reaffirms leadership in research collaboration at A-GRASS 2025
- 26/05/2025
On May 21, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) participated in the 2025 Asian Graduate Studies Summit (A-GRASS 2025), held at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE).
Dr. Ly Thien Trang, Vice President of HUTECH, represented the university at the A-GRASS 2025 Summit
Taking place from May 21 to 24 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Asian Graduate Studies Summit (A-GRASS 2025) was organized by the Asia-Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE) in collaboration with HCMUTE. The event brought together prominent universities, research institutes, and academic organizations from Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world.
Representing HUTECH, Dr. Ly Thien Trang delivered a speech titled “The Role of Universities in Advancing Regional Sustainable Development,” which drew keen interest and praise from attendees. In her remarks, Dr. Trang emphasized the crucial role universities play in realizing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She also highlighted ongoing sustainability initiatives at HUTECH and the University of Economics and Finance in Ho Chi Minh City (UEF).
Dr. Ly Thien Trang presenting on the role of universities in advancing regional sustainable development
Centered on the theme “Bridging Knowledge and Action: Transformative Graduate Education and Research for a Sustainable Asia,” A-GRASS 2025 served as an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, faculty members, graduate students, policymakers, and experts from across the region. More than 100 additional participants from academic institutions and organizations around the world also joined online. The summit aimed to build a sustainable academic foundation and promote practical solutions to pressing challenges across the Asia-Pacific region. Through academic paper presentations and in-depth panel discussions, graduate students, researchers, and educators from diverse fields shared insights, exchanged experiences, and explored new opportunities for collaboration in a dynamic, multidimensional academic space.
A-GRASS 2025 offered a multidisciplinary forum dedicated to building a sustainable academic foundation
The summit covered a broad range of key disciplines, including Business, Finance, and Management; Education at all levels such as Early Childhood, Special Education, Basic Education, Technical and Vocational Education, and Higher Education; Engineering and Technology; Natural and Applied Sciences; as well as Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. This interdisciplinary and inclusive approach highlighted the effort to bridge theory with practice, connecting graduate education to community-driven action, and contributing to a more sustainable future for the region.
As part of the summit, a signing ceremony was held for Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 28 participating universities and institutions. The list includes:
| No. | Institution | Country |
| 1 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) | Vietnam |
| 2 | Asia-Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE) | Philippines |
| 3 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) | Vietnam |
| 4 | Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology | Russia |
| 5 | SEAMEO Technical Education Development Organization | Cambodia |
| 6 | Burapha University | Thailand |
| 7 | UNESCO-International Research and Training Centre for Rural | China |
| 8 | Occidental Mindoro State College | Philippines |
| 9 | University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA | Philippines |
| 10 | Universidad De Manila | Philippines |
| 11 | Beijing Key Laboratory for Strategic Research on Urban Green Development and Science & Technology | China |
| 12 | International Academic Consortium of Indonesia Politeknik Piksi Ganesha | Indonesia |
| 13 | Akademi Telekomunikasi Bogor | Indonesia |
| 14 | Graduate School Bicol University | Philippines |
| 15 | Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) | Philippines |
| 16 | Praxis, Industry and Community Engagement UCSI Malaysia | Malaysia |
| 17 | Svay Rieng University | Cambodia |
| 18 | World Union for Herbal Drug Discovery | Cambodia |
| 19 | Quezon City University | Philippines |
| 20 | Holy Trinity University | Philippines |
| 21 | De La Salle University | Philippines |
| 22 | Politeknik Piksi Ganesha Indonesia, Kebumen | Indonesia |
| 23 | Philippine Normal University | Philippines |
| 24 | Rajamangala University of Technology Isan | Thailand |
| 25 | Hanoi University of Industry | Vietnam |
| 26 | Western Colleges | Philippines |
| 27 | The City College of Tagaytay | Philippines |
| 28 | Mountain Province State Polytechnic College | Philippines |
HUTECH signs MOUs with 28 institutions around the globe
HUTECH’s active presence and contributions at A-GRASS 2025 are a clear reflection of the university’s leadership in regional engagement, academic excellence, strategic vision, and commitment to community-focused action. This milestone not only reaffirms HUTECH’s academic stature on the international stage, but also marks a significant step in its ongoing journey to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development in the region and beyond.
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