Key Meeting Outcomes of the Meeting between HCMC University of Natural Resource and Environment (HCMUNRE) and Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) on June 17 2025
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Collaboration Agreement
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VAHC and HCMUNRE agreed to formalize a partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in July or August 2025.
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Areas of Collaboration
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i) Joint Seminars: Co-organize hydrogen-focused seminars in Vietnam with international partners.
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ii) Research & Development: Collaborate on R&D to fabricate hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells locally in Vietnam.
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iii) Demonstration Projects: Develop pilot projects using cutting-edge hydrogen technology, leveraging VAHC’s network.
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iv) Funding Initiatives: Jointly apply for project funding from the Vietnamese Government and international organizations.
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Attendees
| Organization | Representatives | Role |
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| VAHC | Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh | Chairman |
| Mr. Nguyen Anh Tam | Vice Chairman | |
| Mr. Vo Dai Nghiem | Natural H₂ Team | |
| Mr. Pham Manh Doan | Technology Hub | |
| HCMUNRE | Assoc. Prof. Le Hoang Nghiem | Vice President |
| Dr. Tran Thanh Tam | Vice Head, Research & International Affairs Dept. | |
| Dr. Le Thi Kim Thoa | Vice Head (Dept. unspecified) | |
| Other faculty members | Attendees |
Next Steps
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Finalize and sign the MoU by July/August 2025.
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Initiate planning for joint activities (seminars, R&D, demo projects, funding proposals).
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Leverage VAHC’s industry network and HCMUNRE’s academic resources for technology deployment.
Strategic Significance
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Localized Hydrogen Tech: Aims to establish Vietnam’s capacity in producing core hydrogen technologies (electrolyzers/fuel cells).
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Regional Leadership: Positions Vietnam as an ASEAN hub for hydrogen innovation via international partnerships.
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Policy Alignment: Supports Vietnam’s national energy transition goals and potential hydrogen strategy.
This collaboration bridges industry expertise (VAHC) and academic research (HCMUNRE), accelerating Vietnam’s hydrogen economy through technology transfer, demonstrations, and scalable funding models.
For further information, please reach us at contact@vahc.com.vn
