Vietnam University Development of VNU-Hanoi, VNU-HCM, and UD

The objective of the University Development of VNU-Hanoi, VNU-HCM, and UD Project for Vietnam is to improve the quality of teaching and research at three targeted national universities. The Project has three components. Component 1: Vietnam National University Development – VNU-Hanoi has three subcomponents. Under subcomponent 1.1. Improved Quality of Teaching and Learning, VNU-HN will construct modern learning and teaching infrastructure and supply cutting-edge equipment for University of Technology (UT) and VNU-HN Center Zone. Under 1.2. Research Excellence and Knowledge Transfer subcomponent, VNU-HN will construct and provide equipment to interdisciplinary and prioritized research laboratories, post-graduate lecture halls and associated infrastructure for the Research Institutes and Center Zone. 2. Vietnam National University Development – VNU-Ho Chi Minh City component has three subcomponents. Under 2.1. Improved Quality of Teaching and Learning subcomponent VNU-HCM will (a) upgrade lecture halls and classrooms, and build simulation labs for the University of Technology, University of Economics and Law, University of Natural Sciences, University of Information Technology, and University of Social Sciences and Humanities, (b) upgrade iGreen building (Software Technology Zone) to DATA Centre, and (c) supply appliances, equipment and technology for the above newly built/upgraded infrastructure. Under 2.2. Research Excellence and Knowledge Transfer subcomponent, priority research areas will be materials science, biotechnology, information technology with focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), environment and climate change, agriculture, tourism and digital economy for the HCMC and Mekong Delta region; and socio-economic policy analysis and data forecasting for Vietnam. Necessary infrastructure, equipment, technology and other support for the above mentioned research priorities will be provided. Under 2.3. Governance and Project Management subcomponent, VNU-HCM will...