17 leading Australian education and training institutions explore opportunities for collaboration with Vietnam.

From September 25-27, an Australian education delegation visited Vietnam as part of the Australian Government's ASEAN-Southeast Asia Business Connectivity Program (A-SEABX).

The Australian Education Delegation visited Vietnam from September 25-27. (Source: Australian Embassy in Vietnam)

The visit aims to promote cooperation in education, training, and research between Australia and Vietnam, exploring opportunities and innovative collaboration models between educational institutions, industry, and policy-making bodies, with a focus on key areas contributing to the transition to a green economy with net-zero emissions.

The delegation included leaders and experts in various fields related to green transformation from 17 universities and training institutions, along with representatives from the governments of four Australian states and territories, led by Ms. Rebecca Ball – Senior Trade and Investment Counsellor of the Australian Government.

The delegation attended the Conference on Education Cooperation and Investment, organized by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training on September 26th in Hai Phong, where they were updated on Vietnam's latest international education cooperation policies.

At the same time, 17 leading Australian education and training institutions had the opportunity to connect and exchange ideas with businesses and industry leaders in Vietnam, including the DEEP C (Dinh Vu) industrial park complex, to better understand Vietnam's current green economic transformation process.

Also as part of the visit, the Australian Trade and Investment Agency (AUSTRADE) organized a seminar in Hanoi on September 27th, welcoming over 150 representatives from Vietnamese higher education institutions, vocational schools, associations, and businesses in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, and manufacturing to learn about Australia's strengths in "green" training and research.

This event provides an opportunity for participating organizations to discuss innovative and feasible cooperation models that meet the needs of the industry, in the context of Vietnam's active efforts towards a green economy.

On the same day, AUSTRADE, in collaboration with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, organized a professional seminar focusing on renewable energy, energy storage, and green building. Leaders and experts from Australia were updated on current research projects and training programs in Vietnam, shared valuable professional experiences, and participated in in-depth discussions with Vietnamese educational partners. The aim was to equip Vietnamese science and technology graduates with the skills and knowledge to achieve emission reduction and green growth.

Vietnam's national strategy aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the use of renewable energy, and enhancing sustainable urban development. This transition is expected to create nearly 1 million new jobs by 2040.

Vietnam will need to retrain, upskill, and equip its workforce with new skills to meet employment demands in new and existing sectors, including the energy, manufacturing, and transportation industries.

Ms. Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Counsellor of the Australian Government, emphasized: “The Vietnamese Government is strongly committed and determined to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Australia’s experience and capacity in green technology, sustainable practices, and clean energy solutions will contribute to enhancing Vietnam’s human resource capacity and effectively implementing the transition to a green economy. Our globally recognized educational and training institutions, known for their sustainability programs, are ready to contribute to Vietnam’s decarbonization efforts and share our vision of prosperity.”

Ranked 11th globally for sustainability programs, Australian educational institutions are at the forefront of research and innovation in green technologies. As a leading exporter of hydrogen, a producer of lithium, and a provider of clean energy, Australia's role in sharing the knowledge and tools necessary for Vietnam's successful transition is further highlighted.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/17-to-chuc-giao-duc-va-dao-tao-hang-dau-australia-kham-pha-co-hoi-hop-tac-voi-viet-nam-288171.html