On September 9, 2025, Kien Giang University hosted the Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nam Can Tho University (DNC) and Kien Giang University (KGU). This important event marked a new stage in the cooperative relationship between the two universities, with the shared goal of improving the quality of education, scientific research, and community service.

In the context of Vietnamese higher education increasingly focusing on integration, cooperation, and sustainable development, DNC and KGU have found many commonalities in their vision and training mission. Both universities aim to become reputable educational institutions that meet the practical needs of society, particularly in the Mekong Delta region.

The two institutions signing the Memorandum of Understanding (Photo: DNC Studio)

The signing of this MOU aims to create opportunities for both universities to leverage each other’s strengths in training and research, enhance academic collaboration, improve the quality of human resources for the region and the country, promote international cooperation, and gradually integrate more deeply into the global education system.

Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh – Rector of Kien Giang University, delivering a speech at the signing ceremony (Photo: DNC Studio)

According to the agreement, the two universities will jointly implement a variety of practical activities such as:

• Training and developing high-quality human resources, particularly in the fields of healthcare, information technology, business administration, and environment.
• Cooperating in scientific research and technology transfer; encouraging faculty members and students to participate in projects at institutional, ministerial, and national levels; organizing conferences, seminars, and scientific forums to exchange knowledge and update the latest trends in teaching and research.
• Enhancing student and faculty exchanges, creating opportunities for learning, internships, and cultural exchange between the two universities; cooperating in community activities and entrepreneurship, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of the region.

Dr. Tran Huu Xinh – Vice Rector of Nam Can Tho University, speaking at the ceremony (Photo: DNC Studio)

“We believe that with the consensus and determination from both sides, this cooperation will not only remain on paper but will soon be realized through concrete and practical actions. Nam Can Tho University is committed to accompanying Kien Giang University, sharing experiences and resources to jointly create breakthrough achievements, bringing tangible benefits to students, lecturers, and society.”

Dr. Tran Huu Xinh – Vice Rector of Nam Can Tho University

The leadership of Kien Giang University also affirmed that this cooperation with DNC will help KGU strengthen ties with reputable educational institutions in the region, share experiences and resources, and thereby improve the quality of training and scientific research.

Dr. Nguyen Van Tac – Acting Dean of the Faculty of Economics, speaking at the ceremony (Photo: DNC Studio)

Following the signing ceremony, both sides will promptly develop an implementation plan for specific cooperation programs, with priorities including: developing joint training programs, co-organizing regional scientific conferences and seminars, and encouraging students to engage in research and innovative entrepreneurship.

Souvenir photo at the signing ceremony (Photo: DNC Studio)

The MOU signing ceremony between Nam Can Tho University and Kien Giang University has opened a new chapter of collaboration, contributing to building higher education in the Mekong Delta region to become more high-quality, modern, and globally integrated.