VinUni and HIDS Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Green Transformation in New Ho Chi Minh City
On May 13, 2025, VinUniversity (VinUni) and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate the green transformation of New Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding areas. This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward building a smarter, greener, and more sustainable urban future.
The signing ceremony was attended by Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Thuc Anh – Director of the Agile Innovation Center, and Dr. Pham Binh An – Deputy Director of HIDS. Under the agreement, both sides will collaborate across multiple domains, including scientific research, technology consulting and application, academic events, professional training, and knowledge exchange.
A highlight of the partnership is the joint implementation of the Green Transformation Master Plans for Ho Chi Minh City – Can Gio – Con Dao. Positioned as a flagship program for 2025, the initiative aims to promote sustainable urban development and protect the ecosystems of climate-sensitive regions. The project is expected to generate positive environmental impacts and inspire a green living mindset within the community.
After the signing ceremony, a scientific seminar titled “Key Pillars for Green Transformation in New Ho Chi Minh City” was held. The seminar convened leading scholars, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange multi-dimensional perspectives on the city’s green transformation strategy in the context of expanding administrative boundaries to include neighboring provinces such as Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
With its strengths in interdisciplinary research and practical implementation experience, VinUni is pcommitted to working closely with HIDS on in-depth activities that contribute to making New Ho Chi Minh City a national model for sustainable growth and a more livable urban environment for generations to come.
