On the afternoon of May 13, 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 visit and working session between HCM-UTE and CT Group took place with many important discussions aimed at promoting strategic cooperation in high-tech fields, innovation, and the development of high-quality human resources.
Attending the meeting on behalf of HCM-UTE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of the University; representatives from the Office of Enterprise Relations, Office of Testing & Quality Assurance, Office of Science and Technology, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Smart Robotic Center, Innovation & Technology Transfer Center, AIoT Semiconductor Lab, as well as representatives from key research groups. Representing CT Group were Mr. Tran Kim Chung – Chairman of CT Group, Mr. Vu Hong Quang – Vice Chairman of the Group, along with other company representatives.
Representatives of HCM-UTE and CT Group at the meeting
As part of the program, the CT Group delegation visited the university’s laboratory system, Maker Space, and Intelligent Robotics Center. This provided an opportunity for the enterprise to explore HCM-UTE’s training and scientific research capabilities, as well as its innovation ecosystem, particularly in advanced technology fields such as AI, UAVs, semiconductors, robotics, and automation.
CT Group representatives visiting HCM-UTE’s facilities
During the session, both sides discussed future cooperation directions. HCM-UTE introduced its key research groups in areas including electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering and manufacturing, intelligent robotics, and AIoT Semiconductor. Professional presentations were delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le My Ha – Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thien Ngon – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Ba – Director of the Intelligent Robotics Center; and Dr. Nguyen Van Thai – Head of the AIoT Semiconductor Lab.
HCM-UTE representatives presenting key research groups
At the meeting, both parties reviewed cooperation outcomes since signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 30, 2025. Accordingly, CT Group has accompanied HCM-UTE in various activities such as sponsoring the Intelligent UAV Contest 2025; proposing collaborative research in semiconductors, AI, UAVs, electric vehicles, new energy, logistics, and food technology; and coordinating training activities aligned with real business demands.
Notably, on February 3, 2026, HCM-UTE conducted a visit and working session at CT Group to further promote strategic cooperation in technology and high-quality human resource development. Both sides discussed practical enterprise-oriented training models through commissioned projects, graduation thesis supervision, and intensive internship programs at the company. In addition, lecturers from HCM-UTE’s Faculty of Information Technology participated in supporting CT Group’s recruitment activities for its Data and Artificial Intelligence Technology (DAIT) Division.
Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of the Office of Enterprise Relations presenting at the meeting
During the discussions, HCM-UTE and CT Group agreed to continue strengthening cooperation in 2026 with several key focuses, including: establishing joint research groups; implementing at least one collaborative research project in semiconductors, AI, UAVs, electrical and electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, new energy, and logistics; co-organizing specialized seminars, career orientation programs, and recruitment events exclusively for HCM-UTE students; and enhancing connections between enterprises and the university’s training and research activities.
In addition, both sides proposed many supporting activities for students such as scholarship sponsorships, support for laboratories and research equipment in UAV and semiconductor fields, co-organization of technology competitions, enterprise visits and experiential activities, and inviting CT Group experts to participate in teaching and delivering specialized lectures at HCM-UTE.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President of HCM-UTE speaking at the meeting
Mr. Tran Kim Chung – Chairman of CT Group speaking at the meeting
Beyond cooperation in research and human resource development, HCM-UTE also proposed jointly organizing short-term training courses and postgraduate programs for CT Group personnel, leveraging the university’s strengths in postgraduate education with 18 master’s degree programs.
The working session between HCM-UTE and CT Group further affirmed the strong connection between the university and enterprise sectors in training, scientific research, and innovation. This will serve as an important foundation for both sides to effectively implement practical cooperation activities in the coming time, contributing to the development of high-tech human resources to meet the demands of the digital economy and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.