Ton Duc Thang University Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society

On October 21, 2026, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) and the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a framework for cooperation in education and training, scientific research, policy consultation, resource development, and community engagement.

The delegation from the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society included Dr. Nguyen Minh Nhut, Member of the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society’s Central Committee and President of the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society; MSc. Tran Van Tuan, Vice President; MSc. Dang Thi Minh Hieu, Vice President; MSc. Tong Xuan Giang, Vice President; Mr. Vu Van Hung, Vice President; Dr. Tran Thi Tham, a medical doctor and Director of the City Humanitarian Blood Donation Center; Mr. Nguyen Tien Dat, Director of the City First Aid and Disaster Prevention Training Center; Mr. Nguyen Duc Giau, Head of the Organization and Inspection Department; and Mr. Tran Van Tu, Head of the Social Affairs and Health Care Department.

Representing Ton Duc Thang University were Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Son, Vice President; Mr. Tang Khac Quy, Director of the Center for Enterprise Cooperation and Startups; Dr. Pham Thi Ha Thuong, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities; MSc. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, in charge of the Faculty of Foreign Languages; MSc. Dang Thi Kim Anh, Head of the Student Affairs Department; and Mr. Nguyen Truong Tho, Secretary of the University’s Youth Union.

Under the agreement, the two parties will pursue key areas of cooperation, including education, professional development, and human resource development; scientific research, policy consultation, and knowledge transfer; practical training, fieldwork, and internships; the development, piloting, and scaling up of models and services; resource development and community engagement; and other areas consistent with their respective functions, responsibilities, capacities, and needs.

Following the signing ceremony, the two parties will jointly implement several activities during the 2026–2027 academic year. These include organizing three Level 1 international volunteer training courses; proposing research projects at the Ho Chi Minh City level; facilitating exchanges of experts and lecturers for discussions, seminars, and training activities; and supervising students during fieldwork, practical training, and internships.

The Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society was established on January 15, 1977, under Decision No. 13/QĐ/UB/TC issued by the City People’s Committee. Over nearly 50 years of development, the Society has consistently played a central role in humanitarian activities, supporting people’s well-being, protecting their health, and assisting those facing hardship or vulnerability.

The agreement between TDTU and the Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross Society provides a foundation for long-term cooperation, drawing on each institution’s strengths in education and training, scientific research, community engagement, and community service.