US Ambassador to Viet Nam Jennifer Wicks launched the NeoTECH EnglishWorks! Programme, implemented by the Ha Noi University of Industry. The programme is being implemented at 10 Vietnamese universities, focusing on improving practical English skills for students and lecturers in high-tech environments.
According to Ambassador Jennifer Wicks, for students in engineering disciplines, English proficiency enables them to access information, professional networks and career opportunities. Strengthening English language training therefore not only serves learning needs but also contributes to preparing human resources for technology sectors.
English language training cooperation between the two countries is being carried out through various programmes, such as the Access English Language Programme, the VietTESOL International Conference and American English activities.
Alongside English, educational cooperation is expanding into areas associated with digital transformation and emerging technologies.
The areas introduced focus on innovation in higher education, building digital universities and international cooperation on superintelligence (SI). According to the Ministry of Education and Training, more than 900 delegates registered to attend the conference, including around 400 delegates attending sessions on higher education.
On October 8 and 9, the Ministry of Education and Training organised the International Conference on Educational Cooperation in the Digital Era and the International Education and Educational Technology Exhibition (IECEE) in Ha Noi.
US universities participating included the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, the Georgia Institute of Technology, the University of Nebraska Omaha and Oklahoma State University. A number of US technology and education enterprises also participated, introducing solutions, experience and cooperation programmes.
It is expected that later this year, the US Embassy will bring representatives from three US educational institutions to Viet Nam to share experience in developing superintelligence training programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
These activities take place as Viet Nam accelerates digital transformation and higher education innovation, while also setting new requirements for the quality of human resources. In addition to professional knowledge, workers increasingly need foreign language proficiency, digital skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
Within the framework of the Viet Nam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, expanded cooperation in education and human resource development is expected to create an additional foundation for cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
