On the afternoon of April 17, 2025, Vietnam – Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang, held a meeting to discuss and orient cooperation with Sun World Ba Na Hills, a member company of Sun Group – a leading brand in tourism, hospitality, and entertainment in Vietnam.

Overview of the meeting

From Sun World Ba Na Hills, Mr. Đoan Quoc Viet attended the meeting – Deputy Director, Ms. Nguyen Thi Khanh Linh – Human Resources Director, and Ms. Tran Thi Hanh – Head of Human Resources Department. From VKU, there were Dr. Tran The Son – Vice Rector of the University, along with leaders of departments, faculties, and centers under the university.

Dr. Tran The Son – Vice Rector of the University – delivered a speech

Speaking at the meeting, Dr. Tran The Son – Vice Rector of the University – warmly welcomed the representatives of Sun World Ba Na Hills for their visit, working session, and cooperation discussion. He shared that VKU was established in 2020, with an annual enrollment target of 1,500 students. The average entrance score is 24 points across 19 majors and minors in the fields of Information Technology, Communications, and Digital Economy. Currently, VKU has nearly 7,000 students and aims to reach 8,000 to 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students by 2025. The university’s academic staff consists of over 250 members, including nearly 70 PhDs and Associate Professors, accounting for approximately 41% of the faculty. In addition, VKU places great emphasis on building a network of over 200 strategic partners, including domestic and international organizations and enterprises, to support training, recruitment, and funding activities. The university has implemented various cooperative training programs such as bilingual English-Vietnamese, Japanese-Vietnamese, and Korean-Vietnamese global programs. It also organizes numerous academic and cultural exchange activities, real-world projects, internships, industry collaborations, and promotes teaching in foreign languages—particularly, 100% of student theses are written and presented in English.

With a development orientation toward becoming a digital university closely connected with businesses, VKU places special emphasis on expanding cooperation with reputable organizations to enhance students’ professional skills, practical experience, and global integration. The collaboration with Sun World Ba Na Hills – a prestigious brand in the tourism, entertainment, and service industry under Sun Group – not only creates high-quality internship and job opportunities for students but also serves as a foundation for the university to continue adjusting its training programs to better align with market demands. We especially hope that both sides will jointly build sustainable and effective cooperation programs, contributing to the development of a digital economy workforce equipped with creative thinking, technological skills, and international integration capabilities, in line with the needs of modern service enterprises such as Sun World Ba Na Hills.

Mr. Doan Quoc Viet – Deputy Director of Sun World Ba Na Hills – delivered a speech

On behalf of Sun World Ba Na Hills, Mr. Doan Quoc Viet – Deputy Director – expressed his gratitude for VKU’s warm and thoughtful welcome. As the operator of one of the region’s leading tourist destinations, Sun World Ba Na Hills always prioritizes building a high-quality workforce with a digital mindset, technological proficiency, and professional service capabilities. Through our research, we highly appreciate the training quality at VKU, especially the dynamism, open-mindedness, and adaptability of its students. We firmly believe that this exchange and cooperation will open up numerous career development opportunities for students and create practical value for both parties.

At the meeting, VKU and Sun World Ba Na Hills reached an agreement on various potential areas of cooperation, with a focus on connecting training, internships, and student recruitment in digital economy-related majors such as Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, and Digital Tourism and Travel Services Management. Both sides shared a common vision for developing a young workforce with a strong foundation in technology, creative thinking, digital skills, and foreign language proficiency. In the near future, several collaborative programs will be implemented, including semester-long internships at enterprises, co-training programs with businesses, guest lectures by industry experts, as well as career orientation activities and real-world professional exchange events. This collaboration is expected to help VKU students access a professional working environment and meet the practical demands of modern enterprises.

The working session opened up many practical cooperation opportunities, contributing to building an effective bridge between the university and the business sector. It also laid a strong foundation for VKU students to develop their careers in major corporations like Sun Group – an environment that consistently fosters innovation, creativity, and global integration.

Center for Learning Resource and Communication VKU

Sun Group is one of Vietnam’s leading private economic corporations, renowned for its world-class projects in the fields of luxury tourism, entertainment, high-end real estate, and infrastructure. Established in 2007 by a group of Vietnamese intellectuals returning from Eastern Europe, Sun Group laid its first cornerstone with the Bà Nà Hills project, marking the beginning of its strategy to develop high-quality tourism in Vietnam. Operating under three major brands—Sun World (entertainment), Sun Hospitality Group (resorts), and Sun Property (high-end real estate)—Sun Group has created numerous iconic architectural and cultural landmarks such as the Golden Bridge, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, JW Marriott Phu Quoc, and entertainment complexes in Ha Long, Sa Pa, Phu Quoc…In addition, Sun Group is a pioneer in strategic infrastructure investment, with notable projects such as Van Don International Airport—Vietnam’s first privately owned airport. With the philosophy of “Quality – Class – Distinction,” Sun Group continuously innovates and creates, transforming the landscape of Vietnamese tourism and urban development, while elevating the country’s global tourism profile. With a vision to become a leading corporation in Asia, Sun Group continues to pursue its mission of creating timeless landmarks that deliver exceptional living, resort, and entertainment experiences for the community, contributing to the sustainable development of the nation.

Sun World Ba Na Hills is one of Vietnam’s premier tourism and entertainment destinations, located atop Ba Na Mountain, more than 20 kilometers from downtown Da Nang. Situated at an altitude of nearly 1,500 meters above sea level, it is often referred to as a “heaven on earth” thanks to its cool year-round climate and breathtaking natural scenery. A standout feature of Sun World Ba Na Hills is its world-record-holding cable car system, including the longest single cable car route and the greatest elevation difference. Especially iconic is the Golden Bridge, an architectural marvel supported by giant stone hands, which has become a global symbol, attracting millions of domestic and international visitors. The resort also features the French Village, inspired by classical European architecture, the largest indoor amusement park in Vietnam – Fantasy Park, and dozens of Asian and European restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences. Sun World Ba Na Hills is further distinguished by its vibrant year-round festival lineup, such as the Sun Festival and Moon Festival, which bring dynamic and culturally rich atmospheres to the mountaintop retreat. More than just a top-tier tourism and entertainment destination, Sun World Ba Na Hills stands as a prime example of Sun Group’s capability to create world-class, iconic developments. As a pioneering corporation in luxury tourism, entertainment, and high-end real estate in Vietnam, Sun Group has seamlessly blended nature, architecture, and experience to help elevate Da Nang into a truly international travel destination.

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