Universities serve as a cornerstone for training high-quality human resources and driving science, technology and innovation. Building a strong, autonomous and innovative higher education system lays the foundation for sustainable development.

Viet Nam’s university startup ecosystem is receiving a major boost with the launch of UniVentures, a regional innovation programme initiated by BLOCK71 of the National University of Singapore (NUS) in collaboration with Temasek Foundation, and supported by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore Global Network, Google Cloud, IBM and Reactor School.

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ongoing digital transformation are placing several traditional occupations at risk of being replaced, while recruitment criteria are becoming increasingly stringent. In this context, career choices can no longer be based solely on personal interests—they must also account for adaptability to a rapidly evolving job market.