Chairman Chung Eui-sun Proposes "Supporting Invitation of Foreign Scholars" in Vietnam... Establishment of Industry-Academia Cooperation Center

Discussion on Industry-Academia Cooperation with Hanoi National University President
Fostering Skilled Professionals for Vietnam's Automotive Industry

Jung Eui-sun, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company Group, met with Le Quan, President of Hanoi National University in Vietnam, to discuss cooperation plans, the company announced on the 25th. They agreed to establish a new industry-academia cooperation center to enhance the competitiveness of the local automotive industry and also plan to invite renowned scholars from overseas universities to give lectures.

This meeting was arranged as Hyundai Motor expands its business in Vietnam, increasing the need for talent. Hanoi National University is recognized as the top university in Vietnam by global university ranking organizations. Chairman Jung explained the contributions made to Vietnam’s economic and social development through local automotive business and introduced Hyundai’s social contribution activities in the region.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun and Le Quan, President of Hanoi National University, met on the 23rd (local time) and posed for a commemorative photo holding a model of the Ioniq 5.

They shared the recognition that systematic training of specialized technical talent is important and discussed plans for industry-academia cooperation. The name of the cooperation center was decided as the ‘Hyundai Motor Group-Hanoi National University Cooperation Center.’

Chairman Jung said, "We hope to nurture outstanding future innovative talents through industry-academia cooperation in the automotive industry with Hanoi National University. Not only Hyundai Motor Group but also many partner companies will be able to recruit excellent Vietnamese talents, which will ultimately play a significant role in strengthening the competitiveness of Vietnam’s automotive industry."

Hyundai Ioniq 5 unveiled in Vietnam last April

At the end of the meeting, Chairman Jung proposed inviting overseas scholars to give lectures. President Le Quan responded, "Hanoi National University has a mission to attract many international students and send our students abroad. If, with the help of Hyundai Motor Group, overseas scholars can lecture at our university, it would be very helpful."

Hyundai Motor Group holds a leading position in the Vietnamese finished car market. Based on sales from January to May this year, Hyundai Motor ranks first and Kia ranks fourth. Last year, Hyundai Motor was second and Kia was third. Last year, they increased the production capacity of their local joint venture. They also conduct various social contribution activities locally. These include support for local university students, social contribution programs to reduce educational gaps among youth, and the construction and operation of vocational technical education centers to train experts in automobile maintenance and construction fields.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun met with Le Quang, President of Hanoi National University, on the 23rd (local time) to discuss the need for nurturing future innovative talents and ways to cooperate mutually.

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