VinUniversity Participates in Working Session with the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics on Training, Digital Governance, and Innovation
June 23, 2026
On the morning of June 20, 2026, in Hanoi, experts and scientists from VinUniversity participated in a working session hosted by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, chaired by Associate Professor Doan Minh Huan, PhD – Politburo Member, President of the Academy, and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council. Representing VinUniversity were Dr. Nguyen Tu Anh, Director of Research Projects at the Center for Smart Green Intelligence; Dr. Pham Huy Hieu, Lecturer at the College of Engineering and Computer Science and Deputy Director of the Office of Research and Innovation Management; and Associate Professor Nguyen Ngoc Doanh, PhD, an expert in digital twins from the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The session focused on establishing a strategic partnership in the fields of leadership training, digital governance, science, technology, and innovation.
Context and Focus of Discussions
During the session, Associate Professor Doan Minh Huan emphasized the imperative to form an interactive ecosystem between educational institutions, research institutes, technology enterprises, and subject matter experts-where knowledge is translated into governance capabilities and the ability to solve practical challenges for leadership and management personnel. The Academy identifies science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as primary economic drivers rather than mere technical specializations.
In-depth discussions covered the application of artificial intelligence and big data in public administration; digital twin models at the local and sectoral levels; green transition and carbon finance; and the shift toward practice-oriented training models that center on real-world scenarios and actual data rather than traditional instructional methods.
Proposed Areas of Collaboration
The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics proposed that VinUniversity collaborate in several key areas: designing curricula for training and professional development in digital and technological governance; appointing experts and lecturers to facilitate scenario-based training; and implementing an “experiential learning” model that connects the Academy’s students with Vingroup’s technology and innovation ecosystem. Both parties also discussed the feasibility of piloting a policy laboratory and providing consulting services to local governments to address bottlenecks in economic growth, data governance, and sustainable development.
Significance for VinUniversity
This working session reflects VinUniversity’s strategic orientation toward aligning academic research with national development needs-particularly during a period when Vietnam has identified science, technology, and innovation as the most critical drivers for growth. VinUniversity’s participation in the ecosystem of training leadership personnel and providing policy consultation demonstrates the university’s commitment to contributing to the formulation and implementation of national initiatives, aiming for modern governance and sustainable development in the digital era.
