Vietnam and Canada strengthen their partnership in science and technology

A memorandum of understanding has just been signed between the Vietnamese Higher Education Network for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (VNEI) and the Association of Colleges and Institutes of Canada (CICAN), marking a new stage in scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement aims to develop a proposal funded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs for the creation of a "Canada-Vietnam Innovation Centre", designed to stimulate innovation and startup development. This center will be a strategic gateway for strengthening Vietnam's scientific research and innovation capacity, while maximizing Canadian financial support for the climate and energy transition.s financial support for the climate and energy transition, in line with Canada's 2022 Indo-Pacific Strategy.

CICAN, a key partner in this initiative, represents more than 120 public colleges and universities in Canada, forming the country's largest educational network. This collaboration leverages Canada's world-renowned expertise to meet Vietnam's growing needs for sustainable development and technological innovation.

Canada, with its advanced education system, currently welcomes over 20,000 Vietnamese students and graduates, helping to strengthen ties between the two nations.

This Memorandum of Understanding opens up new opportunities to deepen academic and technological exchanges, while responding to global challenges.

This promising cooperation illustrates Vietnam and Canada's mutual commitment to promoting innovation and sustainable progress, while strengthening their strategic relationship.

Source: lecourrier.vn