DLR - On October 21, Quy Nhon University hosted a meeting with Mr. Terado Hirotsugu, Consul for Economic and Cultural Affairs at the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang, to discuss deepening collaboration.

In a warm and open atmosphere, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung, Rector of QNU, shared with the delegation the university's international development strategy, particularly highlighting notable achievements in collaboration with Japanese partners in recent years. The Rector emphasized that Japan has consistently been one of the university's key strategic partners in training, research, and cultural exchange, and that many concrete collaborative activities have been implemented on this foundation, yielding practical and effective results.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Duc Tung, Rector of QNU, delivered remarks at the working session with the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang

In recent years, Quy Nhon University has strengthened connections with Japanese organizations, universities, and enterprises. Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) volunteer program, the university welcomed Ms. Ishima Junko, a JICA volunteer who has been teaching Japanese at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities since August 2023, contributing to enhanced teaching quality and language exchange between students of both countries.

In November 2024, the university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ashikaga University (Japan), aiming to facilitate student and faculty exchanges as well as scientific research collaboration. Additionally, QNU has partnered with Nippon Sport Science University in sports and martial arts, creating programs for cultural exchange, performances, and training that showcase Japanese cultural traditions. Furthermore, numerous Japanese companies have collaborated with QNU to send students majoring in Automotive Engineering and Tourism Management for internships and employment in Japan, contributing to the development of a high-quality, internationally integrated workforce.

Mr. Terado Hirotsugu, Consul for Economic and Cultural Affairs at the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang, expressed his desire to establish connections and collaborate with the university.

 Representing the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang, Mr. Terado Hirotsugu commended 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 continue strengthening collaborative relations and pledged that the Consulate-General would enhance its role as a bridge, supporting QNU in expanding partnerships with Japanese universities, organizations, and enterprises. According to Mr. Terado, moving forward, both sides can jointly implement cultural exchange programs, scholarships, vocational internship activities, and collaborative research projects, contributing to elevating Vietnam-Japan educational cooperation to new heights.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang was established on January 1, 2022, playing a crucial role in strengthening economic, cultural, investment, and educational cooperation between Japan and provinces and cities in the Central and Central Highlands regions. Given Quy Nhon's advantageous geographical position and its role as a regional hub, this meeting is regarded as an important starting point, opening opportunities for deeper and more extensive cooperation between QNU and Japanese partners in the future.

The Rector, representatives from various university units, and representatives from the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang took a commemorative photograph together.

The meeting and working session between Quy Nhon University and the Consulate-General of Japan in Da Nang not only contributes to consolidating sustainable cooperative relations between both parties but also affirms QNU's position within the international cooperation network in the Central and Central Highlands regions. This represents a significant milestone in the university's development strategy aligned with the vision of becoming an "applied, multidisciplinary university meeting international standards," working toward the goal of becoming a leading center for training, research, and cultural exchange in the region, while simultaneously serving as an important bridge between Vietnam and Japan.

Minh Hien

Vo Thien An