Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaborative Research
- MOU Signed with Hanoi University of Civil Engineering

Summary

• Since 2022, NREV has been conducting industry-academia collaborative research with two major architecture universities in Northern Vietnam.
• In August 2025, NREV signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), which is renowned in the fields of building technology and infrastructure.
• Through this MOU, NREV becomes an official partner of the university, aiming to further strengthen industry-academia collaborative research.

Background / Details

In August 2025, NREV signed MOU with HUCE, initiating full-scale discussions toward collaborative research.

The purpose of this MOU is to enable cooperation in academic and professional fields based on mutual interests. By becoming an official partner of the university, NREV will actively engage not only in joint research but also in student and faculty exchanges, as well as staff capacity-building activities. The agreement is valid for a period of five years.

Through this joint research initiative, NREV aims to deepen its understanding of local culture and lifestyle habits, enhancing its ability to develop products that meet regional needs.

As part of the industry-academia collaboration, NREV conducts design workshops for students based on joint research with the university and invites renowned architects to participate in review sessions and deliver lectures.

NRE’s Industry-Academia Collaboration

NRE’s industry-academia collaboration activities have a proven track record: 20 years in the domestic business division as of 2025, and 10 years in the overseas division, including the period prior to the establishment of the headquarters.

In Vietnam, discussions began in 2022. The outcomes of these research initiatives have been reflected in product planning for NRE’s overseas business, contributing to enhanced product value. These efforts have also led to tangible achievements such as receiving awards from universities and the formulation of design guidelines.

Hanoi University of Civil Engineering

Established in 1966, it is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most prestigious universities in the fields of building technology, engineering, and infrastructure development. The university has faculties covering various areas of civil engineering, including construction engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and environmental engineering. It is committed to education and research that emphasize applying research outcomes to practical industry needs.