National Taiwan Normal University and Can Tho University Sign Agreement to Cultivate AI and Engineering Talent

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and Vietnam's Can Tho University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly cultivate talent in AI, semiconductors, and engineering technology, aiming to expand opportunities for higher education cooperation between Taiwan and Southeast Asia. NTNU released a press release stating that the MOU was signed in Taipei on the 26th, represented by NTNU President Sung Yao-ting and Can Tho University Vice President Tran Ngoc Hai. The Vietnamese delegation included heads of the Research Division, College of Engineering, Department of Automation, and International Affairs Office, demonstrating the importance placed on the partnership. President Sung stated that this signing symbolizes the formal establishment of a partnership and reflects a shared expectation for international cooperation in higher education and the cultivation of technical talent. Can Tho University plays a key role in the Mekong Delta region, while NTNU continues to promote internationalization and interdisciplinary education. NTNU launched the 'Leaping Lion Project' in 2025 to build a foundation for talent cultivation and industry-academia cooperation between Taiwan and Vietnam. The number of Vietnamese degree students at the university has grown from 146 to 274, with an increasing number studying in science, engineering, and AI-related fields. NTNU stated that it will continue to deepen ties through cooperation with Can Tho University, enterprises, and foundations to cultivate globally competitive talent.