On the morning of December 16, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) held the inauguration ceremony of the Gasoline Engine Practice Workshop and received training equipment sponsorship from Aisin Asia (Thailand) for students of the Automotive Engineering Technology program under the Faculty of Automotive Engineering Technology, with a total value of USD 12,000. The partnership and support from the enterprise provide students with opportunities to access a learning environment closely connected to real-world production, enhance professional skills, and improve adaptability to market requirements amid the continuous development of the automotive industry. Through hands-on practice with modern training equipment sponsored by the company, students not only strengthen their professional knowledge but also develop a professional work ethic, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and employment prospects after graduation.
Attending the ceremony on behalf of HCMUTE were Associate Professor Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of the University; Dr. Nguyen Van Long Giang – Dean of the Faculty of Vehicle and Energy Engineering; Dr. Do Quoc Am – Vice Dean; Dr. Nguyen Van Trang – Vice Dean; Dr. Phan Nguyen Quy Tam – Vice Dean; Mr. Ho Thanh Cong – Deputy Head of the Office of Enterprise Relations; along with faculty members and students of the Faculty of Vehicle and Energy Engineering.
Representing Aisin Asia (Thailand) were Mr. Soichi Sato – President, and Mr. Monchai Sae-Kow – Sales Director.
Representives from HCMUTE and Aisin Asia (Thailand)
Speaking at the sponsorship reception ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh, Vice President of HCMUTE, affirmed that the University continuously strives to expand cooperation with leading enterprises and organizations at home and abroad to enhance training quality, scientific research, and students’ international integration capacity. The sponsorship from Aisin Asia (Thailand) creates opportunities for students to access practical technological environments, enhancing applicability and creativity throughout their learning process.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh speaking at the ceremony
Mr. Soichi Sato, President of Aisin Asia (Thailand), emphasized the importance of close links between enterprises and educational institutions, particularly in practical training where students can directly engage with technologies, processes, and technical standards applied in real production. He also expressed Aisin Asia’s desire to further expand cooperation with HCMUTE in the coming time, toward sustainable training, research, and development programs.
Once put into operation, the Gasoline Engine Practice Workshop will directly serve the teaching of practical modules on engines, engine diagnostics, and engine experiments, while also providing a space for implementing enterprise cooperation programs jointly carried out by Aisin Asia (Thailand) and HCMUTE. This enables students of Automotive Engineering Technology to access, experience, and update advanced technologies during their studies, helping to narrow the gap between training and actual labor market requirements.
The gasoline engine workshop is equipped with a variety of modern training devices, such as an automatic transmission oil circulation changer, a coolant circulation changer, an engine oil changer and engine cleaning system, and more. These devices not only effectively support teaching and research activities but also help students develop in-depth practical skills, enhance professional competence, and build confidence before officially entering the professional working environment of the automotive industry.
The reception of sponsorship from enterprises demonstrates their strong interest and close partnership in education and training. Such practical contributions not only support the University in modernizing facilities but also directly improve training quality, encouraging students to take initiative in learning and innovation.