DLR - On December 26, Quy Nhon University (QNU) held a working session with Mr. Sakai Tsuneharu – Head of the House of Representatives Election Committee (Japanese Diet) for Miyagi Prefecture’s 5th District (Japan Innovation Party), alongside representatives from the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center. The session aimed to discuss and strengthen cooperation in education, scientific research, and cultural exchange, while expanding internship and employment opportunities for students and fostering connections with Japanese partners in high-tech sectors.

Dr. Ha Thanh Hai – Vice Rector of QNU, expressed his expectation that the cooperative relationship between QNU and Japanese partners would expand in the future.

Speaking at the session, Dr. Ha Thanh Hai – Vice Rector of QNU, introduced the University's multidisciplinary training scale, its high-quality faculty—over 50% of whom hold doctoral degrees or higher—and its extensive international cooperation network with global partners. The Vice Rector shared QNU's international development orientation, highlighting standout results in recent collaborations with Japanese partners. He emphasized that Japan has always been a strategic partner for the University in training, research, and cultural exchange. On this foundation, numerous specific cooperative activities have been implemented, yielding practical effectiveness.

In recent years, regarding connectivity, exchange, and training support in fields related to Japanese language and culture, QNU has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with various organizations and universities such as J.TEST, JICA, the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU), Bluebird Vietnam Co., Ltd., Mai Tin Co., Ltd., and Ashikaga University. The University is also offering a Japanese Studies specialization (under Oriental Studies) to supply high-quality human resources for Japanese enterprises.

The Vice Rector expressed his expectation that the cooperative relationship between QNU and Japanese partners would continue to expand in the near future. In this spirit, Dr. Ha Thanh Hai discussed and proposed specific areas of cooperation aligned with practical needs and the University’s strategic direction. These proposals included: introducing lecturers to teach Japanese at QNU; establishing relationships with Japanese partners to organize internship programs and create job opportunities for students; and promoting academic cooperation, scientific research, and faculty-student exchanges with Japanese universities.

Mr. Sakai Tsuneharu – Head of the House of Representatives Election Committee (Japanese Diet) for Miyagi Prefecture’s 5th District (Japan Innovation Party), highly appreciated QNU's efforts and achievements in educational cooperation with Japan.

Furthermore, QNU expects Mr. Sakai and the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center to act as bridges in establishing relationships with Japanese partners in high-tech fields such as the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity—sectors that Gia Lai province is prioritizing for development. This cooperation is expected to contribute to promoting research, technology transfer, and high-quality human resource training for the region and the country.

Mr. Sakai Tsuneharu – Head of the House of Representatives Election Committee (Japanese Diet) for Miyagi Prefecture’s 5th District (Japan Innovation Party), highly appreciated QNU's efforts and achievements in educational cooperation with Japan, particularly in developing Japanese language proficiency, promoting cultural exchange activities, and supporting students. He expressed his desire to strengthen his role as a bridge, assisting QNU in expanding cooperation with Japanese universities, organizations, and enterprises.

Mr. Sho Shiratori – Director of the Center, stated that the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center served as a bridge between Vietnam and Japan.

Introducing the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center, Mr. Sho Shiratori – Director of the Center, stated that the center served as a bridge between Vietnam and Japan, specifically cooperating with Vietnamese universities to promote cultural and educational exchange, support students, and implement Japan-Vietnam cooperative activities. Accordingly, the center has actively worked with Vietnamese universities to foster educational and cultural cooperation, organize events, and support students in accessing Japanese culture and scholarships.

Mr. Sho Shiratori expressed his wish that the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center would continue to expand cooperation with Quy Nhon University, creating more opportunities for students to access study, internship, and employment programs in Japan. Concurrently, the Center hopes to promote joint research projects, faculty-student exchanges, and expanded cooperation in high-tech fields, thereby contributing to strengthening friendship, mutual understanding, and developing high-quality human resources for both nations.

The University leadership and partners posed for a commemorative photo.

The working session between Quy Nhon University, Mr. Sakai Tsuneharu, and the Japan-Vietnam Exchange Center opened up many practical cooperation directions, contributing to consolidating the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Japan. This was not only an opportunity for QNU to continue affirming its position in international cooperation but also a crucial foundation for promoting training, research, technology transfer, and high-quality human resource development, serving the sustainable development of the region and the entire country.

Minh Hien 

Vo Thien An