The academic and cultural exchange program between VKU students and King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand (KMUTNB) concluded successfully, leaving behind remarkable achievements and lasting memories. From June 23 to 29, 2025, the program welcomed lecturers and 37 students from Vietnam, Thailand, and France, as well as several high school students from the Central region of Vietnam to promote cultural exchange and broaden international learning opportunities.

All students and lecturers participating in the program gathered for a souvenir photo on Demo Day

Throughout the week-long program, VKU and KMUTNB students had the opportunity to engage in a wide range of academic and cultural exchange activities. In particular, students took part in the PISI startup and innovation incubation activities, which covered topics such as design thinking and business model canvas, with a focus on information technology, tourism, and digital transformation. In addition, VKU and KMUTNB lecturers shared and provided students with many insights into the latest technology trends. At the end of the academic exchange, student teams confidently presented their startup ideas, demonstrating their creativity and teamwork skills. Their projects focused on solutions to enhance the tourism experience in Vietnam such as: Developing applications to support tourists to overcome language barriers, connect with locals, and access real prices through real-time translation and image recognition features; Introducing VR/AR technology to simulate landmarks, helping tourists deeply understand the culture and history of Da Nang before and during their trip; Initiating price fraud detection application to support users to identify fair prices and avoid overcharging when shopping; Innovating smart travel assistant to help tourists communicate, navigate and interact with local people; Building Vietnamese cuisine discovery application with intuitive menu, ingredient information and dining culture tips for foreign tourists; Introducing a self-driving coastal tourism model called “You Drive – We Guide” which enables tourists to travel independently while still receive smart navigation support. All of these ideas reflect the spirit of innovation and strong international integration demonstrated by VKU and KMUTNB students. In addition to academic exchange activities, the program also organized many interesting extracurricular activities. Students from VKU, KMUTNB and international partners had the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Da Nang, visiting landmarks such as the Da Nang Museum and Linh Ung Pagoda (Son Tra), as well as famous nearby destinations like Hoi An Ancient Town and Ba Na Hills. The Vietnam – Thailand cultural exchanges, language sessions and team building activities enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture and people, while strengthening friendship and cooperation among students.

Dr. Le Ha Nhu Thao – Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation delivered the closing speech

In her closing speech, representing VKU’s leadership, Dr. Le Ha Nhu Thao – Head of the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation acknowledged and highly appreciated the outcomes of the academic and cultural exchange program between VKU and KMUTNB students. During the VKU-ISEP 2025 program, the enthusiastic involvement of lecturers and students from Vietnam, Thailand and France created a meaningful journey – where knowledge, culture and friendship were brought together beyond national boundaries. The creative ideas presented by student groups – from applying technology in smart tourism and overcoming language barriers to experiencing cuisine through digital platforms – clearly reflected the spirit of integration, creativity and dedication of today’s international young generation. Cultural exchange, sightseeing and team building activities also played a key role in strengthening friendships and creating unforgettable memories. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, she expressed her sincere gratitude to the teachers and students who contributed to and spread the spirit of cooperation and creativity throughout the program. She expressed her belief that VKU-ISEP would continue to be maintained and further developed, serving as a sustainable bridge for international cooperation between VKU and KMUTNB in the future.

Dr. Kanokchan Sanoppa – Assistant Professor and Deputy Dean in charge of Student Affairs at Faculty of Digital Agriculture delivered a moving and heartfelt speech

On behalf of the KMUTNB delegation, Dr. Kanokchan Sanoppa – Assistant Professor and Deputy Dean in charge of Student Affairs at Faculty of Digital Agriculture was moved and expressed his gratitude to the leadership, staff, lecturers and students of VKU for their thoughtful preparation and warm, sincere welcome. Students from both universities engaged in many activities to exchange ideas and have lasting memories. He expressed his hope that the program would be maintained and organized annually. He also looked forward to welcoming VKU to Thailand in the near future.

The Demo Day presentations highlighted innovative and compelling topics

The VKU-ISEP 2025 program concluded with many profound impressions. It not only provided a meaningful academic and cultural exchange opportunity for Vietnamese, Thai, and French students, but also served as a strong testament to VKU’s strategic efforts toward internationalizing its education. Through student exchange activities, VKU aims to build a global learning environment, where students can exchange professional knowledge, develop soft skills, experience multiculturalism and form an international integration mindset. With the spirit of “Go Global – Lead the Future”, VKU is committed to continuously spreading Vietnamese academic and cultural values ​​to the world, affirming its position as a leading international-oriented public university in digital technology and digital economy.

Center for Learning Resource and Communication

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