Representatives from the schools cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Forum.
The forum was hosted by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi). Speaking at the forum, Professor Hoang Anh Tuan – Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) – stated that since its inception in 2014 with 12 participating universities, the forum has become a sustainable cooperation mechanism between Vietnamese and Chinese educational institutions. The overarching goal is to promote comprehensive cooperation, stable development, enhanced resource sharing, and create complementary advantages for member universities.
Over more than a decade of operation, numerous exchange programs for staff, faculty, and students have been regularly maintained. International scientific conferences are held alternately, contributing to the formation of a close academic network between universities in the two countries.
Specifically, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) currently accepts 58 students from universities within its network, such as Honghe Academy, Yunnan University of Economics and Finance, Yunnan Normal University, Yunnan University for Nationalities, etc., for long-term study.
Professor Hoang Anh Tuan – Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) delivered a speech at the Forum.
Besides student exchanges, collaborative activities in postgraduate training, doctoral research, and academic exchanges between faculty members are also regularly maintained. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) currently has extensive cooperation agreements with Honghe Academy, Yunnan University, Yunnan Normal University, Yunnan Agricultural University, Yunnan University of Economics and Finance, Yunnan University of Nationalities, etc., creating an important foundation for long-term academic cooperation.
This year's program witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements between several universities from both countries, including: Vietnam Forestry University and Southwest Forestry University; University of Information and Communication Technology (Thai Nguyen University) and Kunming University of Technology; and the International Faculty of Thai Nguyen University and Hong Ha Academy. This is considered one of the core values of the Forum – a place to connect, expand, and realize cooperation agreements. In the new term, Wenshan Academy (China) will host the forum.
The forum has become a sustainable cooperation mechanism between educational institutions in Vietnam and China.
The Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities handed over the rotating flag for presiding over the Forum to the leader of Wenshan Academy (China).
The key activities of the 2025 Forum will focus on summarizing the cooperation period of 2024-2025; strengthening trust and promoting more frequent exchanges of students, faculty, and staff; expanding the membership network and discussing cooperation directions for 2026-2027, as well as nominating a host institution for the 7th Forum in China.
The highlight of the program is the "Educational Exchange between Universities in the Red River Basin," held on the campus of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi), showcasing the academic spaces of nearly 30 universities from Vietnam and China. The event opens up opportunities for seeking exchange programs and research collaborations, particularly in the fields of social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, engineering, and technology.
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The 6th Forum of Rectors of Universities in the Red River Basin is not only a forum for discussing trends in educational cooperation but also a symbol of the cultural, scientific, and educational relationship between the two countries. Building on the shared history of the Red River, the Forum continues to contribute to deepening the values of connection, promoting the training of high-quality human resources, and enhancing understanding between Vietnamese and Chinese higher education institutions.
The press reported on the event:
Education and Times Newspaper: Promoting Vietnam-China university cooperation at the Red River University Presidents' Forum 2025
