Vietnamese, Chinese universities cooperate in AI research

The Vietnam National University (VNU), Hanoi, in collaboration with Tsinghua University of China, held an international workshop in Hanoi on 1 March, discussing opportunities and challenges facing higher education in the 21st century’s digital intelligence era and the establishment of a joint artificial intelligence research centre, reports VNA.

VNU Hanoi President Le Quan said the synergy between the VNU’s multidisciplinary strengths and Tsinghua University’s renowned expertise in engineering and technology provides an ideal foundation for bilateral cooperation. Professor Qiu Yong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and chairman of the Tsinghua University Council, expressed his strong commitment to deepening collaboration with Vietnamese partners in talent development, scientific research and cultural exchange.

Leaders of the two universities also discussed the establishment of a joint AI research centre, which will operate under a collaborative model involving universities, businesses and top-tier international partners, with Tsinghua University at its core. In addition, the two universities signed a student exchange agreement, building upon a comprehensive memorandum of understanding inked in August 2024. Under this agreement, students will enjoy tuition-free exchanges and enjoy a range of support.
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