Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Shinhan Bank (Korea)

At the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh briefly introduced the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, emphasizing its internationalization strategy and strengthening international relations. The University has established cooperative relationships with more than 400 partners, including Korean universities such as Seoul University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and Busan University of Foreign Studies. The University's Oriental Studies Department is one of the leading addresses for Korean studies in Vietnam and has participated in Korean language training for elite employees of famous companies such as Samsung and LG Electronics. The signing of a memorandum of understanding with Shinhan Bank will deepen the relationship between the University and Korean partners.

Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh presents a souvenir to Mr. Shin Dong Min

For his part, Mr. Shin Dong Min said that Shinhan Bank identifies education as an important part of social development. Every year, Shinhan Bank provides scholarships through the “Fostering Talents” program for students of partner universities in Vietnam. He expressed his joy when Shinhan Bank signed a memorandum of cooperation with a leading university in social sciences and humanities and Korean studies in Vietnam. He hoped that this relationship would also contribute to the development of Vietnam-Korea relations in general.

After the exchange, representatives of the two sides signed a cooperation document with the following contents: coordinating the organization of annual career guidance and job search programs; providing scholarships, creating internship and working conditions at Shinhan Bank Vietnam for students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi; cooperating in promoting the activities of Shinhan Bank Vietnam at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi.

Shinhan Bank is a branch of Shinhan Financial Group, Korea. Since 1993, Shinhan Bank opened its first representative office in Ho Chi Minh City and became one of the pioneers in promoting diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Korea. In 2008, Shinhan Bank Vietnam was licensed and became one of the first 5 banks with 100% foreign investment capital in Vietnam. Currently, Shinhan Bank Vietnam's network of operations includes 36 branches and transaction offices in major cities.