Australia and Vietnam foster innovation, education, training partnership toward green economy
VOV.VN - Australian education experts have made a working trip to Vietnam from September 25-27 to explore potential partnerships in education and training across Government, academia, and industry, focusing on the transition to net zero and advancing green economy priorities, according to the Australian Embassy in Hanoi.
The delegation led by Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner of the Australian Government comprised leaders, professors, industry experts from 17 leading universities and training institutions and representatives of four States and Territories.
The visit, part of the Australia Southeast Asia Business Exchange (A-SEABX) Mission, saw experts updated on latest transnational education policies and practices through the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) Education Partnership and Investment Conference in Hai Phong. 17 Australian leading institutes also visited DEEP C Industrial Zones facilities, engaged with state-owned enterprises and industry leaders, to better understand Vietnam’s green economy transition.
On 27 September, the Australia-Vietnam Partnerships: Innovation, Education and Training towards a Green Economy Forum, hosted by the Australian Trade and Investment (Austrade), welcomed over 150 Vietnamese universities, colleges, associations and businesses from agriculture, energy and manufacturing industries to hear from 16 Australian and Vietnamese professors and speakers; as well as explore academic and research partnerships with Australian educational institutions.
On the same day, Austrade, in collaboration with Hanoi University of Science and Technology, organised the Roundtable Discussion, focusing on renewable energy, battery storage and green building. The Australian delegation had in-depth discussions with Vietnamese universities and leading businesses to prepare for Vietnamese science and technology graduates with skills and knowledge to navigate net zero goals.
Vietnam’s national strategy aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, focusing on reducing greenhouse gases, increasing the use of renewable energy, and enhancing sustainable urban development. The transition is expected to generate nearly 1 million new jobs by 2040. Vietnam will need to reskill, upskill and new-skill its workforce to meet employment demands in new and existing sectors including energy, manufacturing and transportation.
“As Vietnam strives to achieve its ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050, Australia’s expertise in green technologies, sustainable practices, and clean energy solutions will play a crucial role in supporting Vietnam’s workforce development and green economy transition. Our institutions, recognised globally for sustainability programs, stand ready to contribute to Vietnam’s decarbonization efforts and future economic growth,” said Rebecca Ball, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade.
Ranked 11th globally for sustainability programs, Australian institutions are at the forefront of research and innovation in green technologies. Australia’s leadership in hydrogen exportation, lithium production, and clean energy further underscores its role in providing the knowledge and tools needed for Vietnam’s successful transition. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education and training programs centred on sustainability and green technologies, Australian educational institutions are well-positioned to bridge the “green” skill gaps in Vietnam.
