Opening of Vietnam-Japan High-Tech Research and Development Center

(Chinhphu.vn) - The Analytical R&E Center was officially opened today, November 18, at the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Hoa Lac campus, marking a new step forward in scientific and technological cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Research - Development - Training Center - Photo: VGP/Kim Anh

The Center is an important component of the SATREPS EDFEN Technical Cooperation Project using non-refundable ODA capital from the Government of Japan.

The project is chaired by the University of Science , Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), co-funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

The project's goal is to develop high technology to manufacture fast, easy-to-use analytical equipment and strengthen human resources for food safety and environmental quality control, and to enhance cooperation according to the "3-house" model - the state, scientists and businesses.

In the context of Vietnam's rapid economic development, pressure on the environment, especially water and air quality, is also increasing due to the industrialization process. Previously, analysis of factors affecting the environment was mainly conducted in laboratories, which was time-consuming, costly and human-intensive, and limited the ability to respond promptly.

To improve the situation, the project has promoted cooperation between Vietnamese and Japanese experts and scientists in developing analytical devices based on microfluidic technology and electrochemical detection techniques. These devices allow direct assessment of water and air quality on site.

In addition, the Japan Analytical Instrument Manufacturers Association (JAIMA) has sent experts to directly participate in teaching capacity building training programs under the project.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Associate Professor Dr. Hoang Minh Son expressed his hope that the Center will contribute to improving environmental quality in Vietnam.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam Ito Naoki: Vietnam-Japan science and technology cooperation is a testament to the sustainable partnership and working towards solutions to global issues - Photo: VGP/Kim Anh

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam Ito Naoki affirmed that Vietnam-Japan science and technology cooperation is a testament to the sustainable partnership and the joint efforts towards solutions to global issues.

In the coming time, the project will continue to promote cooperation, aiming to build a field analysis system, capable of collecting and processing environmental data quickly, contributing to early detection and reduction of environmental pollution in Vietnam./.

Kim Anh

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