HÀ NỘI — Ericsson, a global leader in telecommunications, and the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) on Wednesday announced a strategic collaboration aimed at preparing Vietnamese students to participate in and drive the country’s digital transformation journey with 5G and related digital technologies.

As part of this collaboration, Ericsson will support the acceleration of 5G use cases in Việt Nam across different industry sectors, with a particular focus on the railway sector.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing took place at the University–Industry Co-operation Forum in Đà Nẵng City, convened by the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET), in collaboration with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Aus4Skills Programme and the University of Đà Nẵng. This annual event serves as a platform to strengthen linkages and foster enhanced collaboration between universities and corporations.

The forum provided a space for stakeholders to engage in dialogue and propose solutions ranging from mechanisms and policies to fostering a culture of collaboration, thereby strengthening the 'triple-helix' model (the State – Academia – Industry) to advance the development of a high-quality workforce and generate breakthroughs in science, technology, and innovation.

President of Ericsson Vietnam Rita Mokbel stated: “Ericsson’s collaboration with UTC is a significant step towards developing a skilled workforce, which is critical for Việt Nam’s digital transformation.

"We believe this initiative can equip the young generation with the latest technology that will be applied not only in the telecom industry but also in the transport sector. Initiatives like this will help Việt Nam prepare expert resources in line with the government’s digitalisation programme.”

President of the University of Transport and Communications Nguyễn Văn Hùng said: “This collaboration will not only enhance the UTC curriculum through industry-led seminars and workshops but also equip our students and professionals to play a leading role in advancing the application of 5G in critical areas such as transportation, including the development of high-speed rail systems in Việt Nam.”

As the country moves towards becoming a digital economy with 5G, upskilling students in 5G and the latest technologies will enable Việt Nam to leverage the full potential of 5G and drive the digitalisation of the country. By educating students, deploying the right infrastructure and encouraging developers to create new applications, Ericsson aims to support Việt Nam’s digital economy goals. — VNS