Vegastar and USTH discuss strategic partnership in space technology

Hanoi, Vietnam – October 28, 2024 – A significant strategic meeting was held at Vegastar’s headquarters, facilitating an exchange between Vegastar and the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH).

Vegastar and USTH Strategic Partnership Meeting

This meeting marks a significant step in fostering collaboration between USTH and Vegastar, paving the way for advancements in science and technology in Vietnam.

The meeting was attended by representatives from both sides. Vegastar was represented by Ms. Le Thanh Huong, Chairwoman of Vegastar Group; Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Quang, Director of Vega Space and Geospatial Academy (VSGA); and Ms. Pham Hong Hanh, Director of Partnership Development. USTH was represented by Prof. Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH; Dr. Tran Giang Son, Co-Head of the Department of Information and Communication Technology; and Ms. Do Thi Thuy Trang, Deputy Head of the International Cooperation Department.

Vegastar and USTH representatives discuss strategic partnership plans.

The session commenced with an overview of the strategic goals and objectives of both parties. USTH, a public university in Vietnam, is dedicated to producing high-quality human resources in science and technology and aims to be a leading research-oriented university in the country.

Professor Jean-Marc Lavest, Principal Rector of USTH, delivered remarks during the meeting.

Vegastar, a pioneer in Vietnam’s space and geospatial technology sector, is committed to promoting advanced technological solutions and investing in scientific research. The company aims to position Vietnam as a key player in the global space community and envisions a future where every school in Vietnam has access to space and geospatial education.

Future Collaboration Directions

Vegastar hopes that the collaboration with USTH will create opportunities for joint scientific research, particularly in developing high-quality training programs to nurture a skilled workforce for Vietnam’s burgeoning space and geospatial industry.

Professor Jean-Marc Lavest and Ms. Le Thanh Huong shared insights on future collaboration possibilities.

Concluding the meeting, USTH and Vegastar representatives strongly agreed with the initial cooperation proposals. Both sides are eager to establish a long-term partnership and anticipate successful joint projects. They look forward to detailed discussions in upcoming meetings and aim to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) soon.

Vegastar and USTH representatives in a commemorative photo.

This meeting signifies not only the beginning of a promising partnership between USTH and Vegastar but also exemplifies the successful synergy between academia and industry. This collaboration promises to contribute to human resource development and advance science and technology in Vietnam./.