On the morning of March 26, 2026, at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Engineering (HCM-UTE), formerly known as Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, a ceremony was held to receive a donation of electric vehicles from VinFast Production and Trading Co., Ltd. The donation serves teaching activities in the Automotive Engineering Technology program, specifically the Electric Vehicle Technology specialization of the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transportation.
The event took place amid the increasingly evident global shift toward green energy and sustainable transportation, posing urgent requirements for innovation in both curriculum content and training methods for technical human resources. This includes aligning education with practical applications, updating new technologies, and meeting labor market demands in the field of green transportation. The event also demonstrates the close collaboration between the university and industry in jointly developing high-quality human resources, contributing to Vietnam’s green transition in the transportation sector.
Attending the ceremony, representatives from HCM-UTE included: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Van Long Giang – Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport; Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of the Office of Enterprise Relations; along with lecturers and students from the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport.
Representing VinFast Production and Trading Co., Ltd. were Mr. Nghiem Xuan Hai – Global After-Sales Operations Director I; Mr. Ngo Minh Quy Phong – Global Technical Support Specialist; Mr. Dinh Viet Quang – Head of Southern Region 2 Automotive After-Sales Operations; Mr. Ho Trong Bao Khanh and Mr. Luong Van Long – After-Sales Service Quality Managers.
Representatives of HCM-UTE and VinFast at the ceremony
In his remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh, Vice President of HCM-UTE, emphasized that the university consistently prioritizes expanding partnerships with enterprises to enhance training quality, especially in emerging technological fields. Receiving the donation from VinFast not only enables students to access modern equipment but also contributes to innovating the curriculum toward greater practical application and international integration.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh delivering remarks at the ceremony
Representing VinFast, Mr. Nghiem Xuan Hai, Global After-Sales Operations Director I, shared that VinFast, a member of Vingroup, focuses not only on product development but also on investing in education and human resource development. Through this collaboration program, the company aims to accompany the university in training highly qualified engineers ready to meet the demands of the electric vehicle industry in the future.
Mr. Nghiem Xuan Hai speaking at the ceremony
As part of the program, VinFast donated two electric vehicles (VF8 and VF9) to support teaching, hands-on training, and research activities. In addition, the company provided learning materials, technical curricula on electric vehicles, and branding for the practice area, contributing to the development of a modern, practice-oriented learning environment aligned with industry standards.
Notably, both parties will collaborate on specialized initiatives such as organizing “Train-the-Trainer” programs for lecturers and developing a course titled “Basic Maintenance and Repair Techniques for VinFast Electric Vehicles” in accordance with enterprise standards. This marks an important step toward standardizing training content and enhancing teaching capacity in the field of electric vehicle technology.
Furthermore, VinFast has committed to supporting academic and career development activities, including sponsoring awards for electric vehicle engineering competitions, providing funding for research projects and theses, as well as offering internship opportunities and prioritizing recruitment of outstanding students from the collaborative program.
HCM-UTE representatives receiving the donation board from VinFast
In the context of global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion, the development of green energy and sustainable transportation—particularly electric vehicles—has become an inevitable strategy for many countries. The transition from internal combustion engines to clean energy-powered vehicles not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions and protects the environment but also promotes technological innovation and the restructuring of the automotive industry toward a more modern and intelligent direction.
In this context, the collaboration between Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education and VinFast Production and Trading Co., Ltd. holds practical significance, contributing to aligning education with global green development trends. Through access to advanced electric vehicle technology, students not only enhance their professional competencies but also develop a sustainable mindset, equipping them to adapt to the rapidly changing labor market in the era of global energy transition.