On the morning of April 21, 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 equipment sponsorship valued at nearly VND 600 million from Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Co., Ltd. The donated equipment includes engines and transmissions that will directly support teaching, learning, and research activities in the Automotive Engineering Technology program under the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport.

The event took place in the context of a rapidly evolving automotive industry, which demands highly trained technical personnel equipped with practical skills and modern technological knowledge. This corporate sponsorship not only contributes to improving training quality but also demonstrates the strong collaboration between the University and industry partners in developing high-quality human resources to meet the increasing demands of the labor market.

Attending the ceremony, representatives from HCM-UTE included Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of Office of Enterprise Relations  ; Dr. Do Quoc Am – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport; Dr. Nguyen Van Trang – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport; Dr. Phan Nguyen Qui Tam – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Energy Engineering and Transport, along with lecturers and students from the Faculty.

From Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Co., Ltd., attendees included Mr. Shiro Utsunomiya – Head of After-Sales Division; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tam – Senior Manager of Service Training Department; and Mr. Nguyen Quang Minh – representative of the Service Training Department

Speaking at the ceremony, the University’s representative emphasized that HCM-UTE consistently identifies corporate partnership as a key strategic direction to enhance the quality of education and scientific research. The sponsored equipment from Mitsubishi Vietnam will provide students with greater access to practical experience, improve their professional skills, and better prepare them for integration into a professional working environment after graduation.

Dr. Huynh Phuoc Son – Head of Office of Enterprise Relations sharing his remarks at the ceremony

A representative from Mitsubishi Vietnam stated that, alongside its business operations, the company places strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, particularly in education and training. Through this sponsorship program, Mitsubishi aims to accompany the University in training highly skilled engineers, contributing to the sustainable development of Vietnam’s automotive industry.

Mr. Shiro Utsunomiya – Head of After-Sales Division, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam – delivering his remarks at the ceremony

As part of the program, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam donated eight pieces of equipment, including engines and transmissions. These will be directly utilized in teaching, practical training, and research activities, enabling students to access real-world technologies and enhance their ability to apply knowledge in practice.

Repretatives of HCM-UTE receiving the sponsorship from Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam

As the automotive industry undergoes significant transformation driven by technological advancements, automation, and sustainability trends, strengthening collaboration between universities and enterprises is increasingly vital. The partnership between Mitsubishi Vietnam and HCM-UTE contributes to building a modern, practice-oriented training environment, ensuring that students not only possess strong academic knowledge but are also well-prepared to adapt to the rapidly changing labor market in the era of global integration.