On April 3, 2026, the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) and Thai Minh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Sponsorship Agreement, marking a new milestone in the collaboration between the university and the enterprise in the field of life sciences.
Thai Minh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company operates in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on the research, development, and production of products derived from natural medicinal materials, with the aim of enhancing the value of Vietnam’s healthcare products.
The signing ceremony was held at USTH with the participation of representatives from both parties. From USTH, attendees included Prof. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh, President; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hai Dang, Vice President and Head of the Faculty of Life Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Quang Huy, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences; Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Kieu Oanh, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences; and Ms. Do Thi Thuy Trang, Deputy Head of the Research, Innovation and International Affairs Department.
From Thai Minh Pharmaceutical, participants included Mr. Pham Huu Khanh, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Han Ngoc Anh, Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Vo Thuy Lu Tam, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Ginseng and Medicinal Materials; and Ms. Pham Ngoc Tram Anh, Head of Communications.
During the ceremony, representatives of both parties shared their cooperation orientations, signed the agreements, and discussed upcoming implementation plans.
Expanding Comprehensive Collaboration between University and Industry
The MoU aims to promote formal cooperation between USTH and Thai Minh Pharmaceutical in education, scientific research, and academic activities.
Accordingly, the two parties will jointly implement a range of activities, including:
- Developing joint research projects in life sciences, chemistry, and environmental science
- Strengthening the connection between academic training and industry practice
- Organizing specialized conferences and seminars with industry experts
- Providing internship and employment opportunities for USTH students
- Collaborating in the development, updating, and improvement of academic programs
In addition, with the involvement of research units specializing in medicinal materials and natural products, this collaboration is expected to open new directions for applied research linked to real-world production, thereby contributing to enhancing the value of medicinal products in Vietnam.
Industry Partnership in Enhancing Educational Quality
Within the framework of the cooperation, Thai Minh Pharmaceutical has committed to supporting USTH in implementing educational activities, ensuring quality, and enhancing the university’s academic standing.
This support is provided in a spirit of goodwill and social responsibility, without being tied to commercial objectives. It aims to facilitate USTH’s continued development toward internationalization, improving training quality, and strengthening research capacity.
USTH will proactively develop plans and implement activities aligned with its development strategy, while enhancing connections with domestic and international organizations to improve academic quality and reputation.
Toward a Sustainable and Mutually Beneficial Partnership
At the ceremony, representatives of both parties emphasized the importance of building a long-term partnership oriented toward sustainable development.
The enterprise representative expressed the desire to develop the company steadily and sustainably over time, while accompanying the university in education and research activities. The collaboration with USTH not only enables access to high-quality human resources but also contributes to promoting research and its application in real-world production.
From USTH’s perspective, the university leadership affirmed that collaboration with enterprises is a key factor in improving educational quality. When universities and enterprises understand each other’s needs and strengths, cooperation becomes more meaningful and effective, creating practical value for both parties while offering students greater learning and development opportunities.
A representative from USTH emphasized: “Collaboration with industry plays a crucial role in enhancing training quality, enabling students to engage more closely with real-world practices and labor market demands.”
Both parties agreed to further concretize the cooperation through joint research projects, academic programs, and collaborative initiatives in the coming period.
Building on an Established Partnership Foundation
USTH and Thai Minh Pharmaceutical officially established their partnership through their first cooperation agreement in 2020. The renewal of the MoU further strengthens this foundation while opening up new opportunities for collaboration in education and research.
With a strategic orientation that integrates academia, industry, and research, USTH continues to affirm its role in connecting knowledge with practice, contributing to the training of high-quality human resources in life sciences and pharmaceutical fields in Vietnam.
