On the afternoon of May 7, 2025, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Viet, President of Thuyloi University, hosted a reception and working session with a delegation of Japanese experts from Nagoya Institute of Technology and Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd. (PCC). The session focused on the University–Industry–Government collaboration model for implementing initiatives related to comprehensive disaster prevention planning and climate change adaptation in Vietnam.
Attending the meeting with the President were representatives from Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, Department of Academic Affairs, Faculty of Accounting and Business, and School of Inter. Representing the Japanese delegation were Prof. Satoru Harada from Chiba Institute of Technology and Honorary Professor of Nagoya Institute of Technology, Mr. Nobuo Yanaga – Director of Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Yusuke Yamasaki – Chief Consultant, along with other experts involved in disaster prevention projects in Vietnam from Pacific Consultants Co., Ltd.
In his welcome remarks, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Viet expressed his pleasure at receiving the Japanese experts, marking the first international delegation he has welcomed in his new role as President. He also expressed hope that this meeting would be a vital starting point for building sustainable and effective cooperation in international collaboration, scientific research, and practical consulting on early disaster warning systems, thereby enhancing the reputation and capabilities of Thuyloi University’s researchers.
On behalf of the Japanese delegation, Mr. Nobuo Yanaga thanked Thuyloi University for the warm reception. He emphasized that this meeting was a valuable opportunity for the Japanese experts to share information on Japan’s governmental support for disaster prediction and climate change initiatives through the public-private partnership model. Referring to recent disasters such as Typhoon Yagi and the Myanmar earthquake, Mr. Yanaga highlighted Japan’s commitment to deploying experts and enterprises to assist Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, in enhancing disaster response and forecasting capabilities.
To develop a comprehensive Master Plan and related satellite projects, Pacific Consultants recognizes the importance of building cooperative relationships with scientists, lecturers, and students of Thuyloi University. These collaborations range from field surveys and data analysis to the application of artificial intelligence and the development of practical solutions. Mr. Yanaga emphasized the need for timely implementation and information security, especially in collecting data on various types of natural disasters and establishing early warning systems—particularly in areas where no such projects currently exist. He expressed hope that Thuyloi University would serve as a central hub, connecting Vietnamese enterprises to jointly implement key aspects of the Master Plan.
Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Mai Dang, Director of the Center for International Training, affirmed the University’s readiness to coordinate with partners in implementing the Master Plan and associated projects. He also proposed that Japanese experts continue to maintain close connections and provide detailed collaboration opportunities that faculty members and students can engage in. With its extensive network of partners and alumni, as well as strong ties with localities nationwide, Thuyloi University is well-positioned to act as an effective international connector in the University–Industry–Government cooperation model between Vietnam and Japan in the field of disaster prevention and climate change adaptation.
During the session, PCC’s Chief Consultant delivered a presentation introducing the project “Early Warning System to Support Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction in Vietnam,” managed by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment under a public-private partnership framework. The project involves PCC and tech companies such as Spectee, Gaia Vision, and Tokyo Keiki. It focuses on developing an integrated early warning system that collects and analyzes satellite imagery, environmental sensors, traffic data, social media, and real-time camera feeds using artificial intelligence for fast and accurate disaster forecasting. The project also proposes implementing flood risk mapping, post-disaster drone surveys (AEROB0), smart urban rainwater management (Blitz GIS), and radio-based warning systems, which have proven effective during past disasters in Japan.
At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to continue in-depth technical exchanges and gradually materialize cooperation in the coming time. With its strong research capacity and experienced faculty, Thuyloi University reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Japanese and international organizations on sustainable development initiatives, aiming to strengthen Vietnam’s disaster response and climate adaptation capabilities and deepen the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Japan.
Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation
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