On August 25, 2026, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UIT) participated in the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of an Information Technology Scholarship Program with the Department of International Cooperation under the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports and Star Telecom Company (Unitel), a joint venture between Viettel Group (Vietnam) and the Lao Ministry of National Defence.

The signing ceremony was attended and witnessed by H.E. Nguyen Minh Tam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Mr. Sengphet Bounlavong, representative of the Department of International Cooperation, Lao Ministry of Education and Sports; Ms. Nguyen Thi Tam, General Director of Star Telecom Company (Unitel); and representatives of relevant agencies and organizations.

Representing UIT were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Tan Tran Minh Khang, Rector of University of Information Technology, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, and members of the University delegation.

At the ceremony, representatives of the Department of International Cooperation under the Lao Ministry of Education and Sports, Star Telecom Company (Unitel), and UIT signed the Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for the implementation of the scholarship program and enhanced cooperation in developing high-quality information technology human resources for Laos.

Through this partnership, UIT continues to leverage its strengths in information technology education and research while fostering connections among government agencies, higher education institutions, and industry partners. The collaboration is expected to create more opportunities for Lao students to pursue their studies, engage in research, and develop professional expertise in a high-quality higher education environment.

The signing ceremony also marks a meaningful milestone in strengthening educational cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, contributing to the enduring friendship and close ties between the two countries through knowledge, technology, and the younger generation.