On the morning of Dec. 24, 2024, Central Construction JSC, in collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the “Development of Vietnam’s National Universities – Vietnam National University Hanoi Subproject” hosted the ground-breaking ceremony for the University of Engineering and Technology at Thach Hoa Commune, Thach That District, Hanoi City. The project is being built on the Vietnam National University Hanoi campus, covering 887.9 hectares and is funded through a World Bank’s credit fund. The total investment amounts to USD 123.18 million, equivalent to VND 2,894 trillion.
The event was attended by distinguished delegates, including:
From Vietnam National University-Hanoi (VNU-HN):
From the University of Engineering and Technology (UET):
From the PMU “Development of Vietnam’s National Universities – VNU, Hanoi Subproject”:
From Central Construction Joint Stock Company:
In collaboration with APAVE Vietnam & Southeast Asia consultancy company, the design consultants’ team, faculty members from VNU-Hanoi, esteemed partners, clients, and media agencies supporting communications of this important project.
The UET project consists of several key facilities such as: administrative buildings, lecture halls, training and practice areas, a multifunctional laboratories building, and essential technical infrastructure such as road, power stations, water supply, and wastewater treatment systems. CENTRAL serves as the General contractor for Structural, Finishing, MEP systems and Infrastructure
The ground-breaking ceremony for the UET marks a significant step in VNU-Hanoi’s commitment to modernizing and synchronizing its facilities, contributing to the national innovation ecosystem, and, most importantly, advancing the development of human resources for semiconductor integrated circuit technology research in Vietnam.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Hieu, Permanent Vice President of VNU Hanoi, shared: “The ground-breaking of the UET marks a milestone in the school’s development, with a larger scope and a commitment to becoming the leading center in the country for training and research in technology, especially in developing the workforce for research in semiconductor integrated circuit technology in Vietnam.”
On behalf of the UET’s Board of Administrators, Mr. Chu Duc Trinh, the Rector of the university, spoke: “This groundbreaking ceremony is a landmark event celebrating the 25th anniversary of the University’s establishment. It signifies not only the dream of VNU Hanoi and the UET but also the aspiration of Vietnam’s higher education system. Moving forward, the University is ready to accompany VNU-Hanoi in spearheading efforts to train high-quality, advanced technical professionals and cultivate exceptional talent for the nation, the region, and the world”
In response to the trust from the Owners, Mr. Tran Quang Tuan, CEO of CENTRAL, stated: “Central is honored to collaborate with VNU-Hanoi in this large-scale educational project. The trust placed in us by the Owners is a powerful motivation for Central to continuously strive for excellence, complete the project to the highest standards, and contribute to enhancing the nation’s human resource development. We firmly believe that this partnership will establish a strong foundation and open-up many new opportunities for the future, enabling our company to continue contributing to the development of Vietnam’s education sector.”
Once completed, the project will meet the educational needs of 4,400 students, aligning with the strategic vision of the UET. It aims to position the university as a leading research university in science and applied technology in Vietnam, meeting the core standards of advanced research universities across Asia. In particular, several programs and disciplines will meet international benchmarks, making significant contributions to the nation’s industrialization and modernization efforts.
Some images from the ceremony:
