RMIT University
 Vietnam Country
 Commitment
 Cam kết của Đại học RMIT với Việt Nam
Table of Contents
 Introduction 5
 Vietnam and RMIT  6
 RMIT’s Commitments to Vietnam  16
 Making a genuine contribution to Vietnam   23
 RMIT‘s Strategic Directions  36
 Mục lục
 Lời nói đầu  51
 Việt Nam và Đại học RMIT 52
 Cam kết của Đại học RMIT với Việt Nam 62
 Đóng góp thực sự cho Việt Nam  69
 Định hướng chiến lược của Đại học RMIT  82
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Introduction
 RMIT University is incredibly proud to be a part of Vietnam.
 It started over 23 years ago, with an agreement 
between the Prime Minister of Vietnam and 
RMIT University. Since then, a shared vision has 
transformed an empty lot in southern Ho Chi Minh 
City into Vietnam’s leading international university. 
Today, RMIT is proud to be a trusted part of 
Vietnam’s society, creating benefit for people of 
all backgrounds, government, and industry. 
Looking to the future, we aim to build on this trust 
by continuing to create positive impact through 
mutually beneficial relationships. Because in 
Vietnam – and everywhere we operate around 
the world – RMIT’s promise is to empower people 
and communities to adapt and thrive across 
generations through education, research and civic 
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 engagement. We call our new strategy Knowledge 
with Action, and it outlines RMIT’s goals through 
to 2031. As one of the major communities we 
serve and the heart of our regional network, our 
presence and contribution in Vietnam is integral to 
this long-term horizon. Together, as a connected 
ecosystem, we will address shared challenges and 
opportunities – in Vietnam and beyond. 
This country commitment explains the actions 
RMIT Vietnam will take for the years ahead to 
fulfil our promises and societal responsibilities. 
Being a part of Vietnam is both an opportunity 
and a privilege, and we approach our role here 
seriously and with great pride.
 Professor Claire Macken  
BA, LL.B (Hons), GCHE, GCAIB, MBA, PhD  
Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director  
RMIT Vietnam
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Vietnam and RMIT 
Vietnam: A dynamic and fast-developing country, 
focused on the future
 Vietnam’s rapid economic development since 
the adoption of the Doi Moi economic reforms in 
1986 has positioned it as a rising middle power in 
Southeast Asia. As the third largest population in 
the region, the journey from low to middle-income 
status lifted more than 45 million Vietnamese out 
of poverty between 2002 and 2018. The latest 
Lowy Institute Asia Power Index ranks Vietnam 
as a middle power and a net overachiever in 
Asia, exerting more influence in the region than 
expected considering its available resources. 
Vietnam’s strongest areas of performance in this 
index were future resources, diplomatic influence 
and defence networks.
 Although its economic opening was recent when 
compared with other Southeast Asian countries, 
Vietnam is second only to Singapore when it comes 
to openness to international engagement in ASEAN. 
In recent years, Vietnam has increased its strategic 
partnerships and engagement with multilaterals and 
adopted a more active diplomatic approach to key 
regional forums including ASEAN, APEC and the 
East Asia Summit. This outward focus, coupled with 
Vietnam’s rapid economic growth and responsive 
public policy reforms, has positioned the country as 
an emerging collaborator, convenor and leader of 
influence and impact in Southeast Asia.
 Vietnam’s development showed resilience against 
the economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic, 
recording a GDP growth rate of 2.6% in 2021 
when many other economies were contracting 
and rebounding quickly to a growth rate of 7.7% 
in the second quarter of 2022. Vietnam is young 
and entrepreneurial, with only 9% of its population 
aged over 65 years and 97% of its industry 
comprised of small to medium enterprises.
 To realise its upper-middle-income vision to 2035 
and beyond, Vietnam will need to cultivate a 
higher skilled and more adaptive workforce, and 
shift its economy from manual, unskilled labour to 
non-manual, skilled work. Traditionally, Vietnam’s 
economy has been driven by low skill and low wage 
jobs in agriculture, manufacturing and services. 
As the rapid technological advances of the digital 
revolution result in shifts toward higher value
added industries and services, many existing jobs 
will be at risk of automation or significant change. 
At the same time, the demand for non-routine 
tasks requiring cognitive, digital, high-order and 
socio-emotional skills will grow. Accordingly, there 
is a growing need for workers to be educated, 
upskilled or reskilled for the changing market 
landscape, not only for the future of work, but for 
the future of society as a whole.    
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2023 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic 
relations between Australia and Vietnam, a 
significant milestone in this strong and growing two
way relationship. In November 2022, the President 
of the National Assembly of Vietnam, His Excellency 
Vuong Dinh Hue, and the Australian Prime Minister, 
the Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, announced 
an intention to elevate the bilateral relationship to a 
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This follows 
the establishment of a Strategic Partnership in 
2018, as well as a shared commitment to double 
two-way investment and become top ten trading 
partners set out in the Australia-Vietnam Enhanced 
Economic Engagement Strategy in 2021.  
The elevation of the bilateral relationship speaks 
to the complementarities between the economies 
and outlook of the two countries, building on strong 
people-to-people links and a shared ambition 
to drive positive impact in Southeast Asia. As 
Vietnam’s development continues to unfold and 
it shifts towards a knowledge economy, there is 
an opportunity for Australia to provide education, 
training and knowledge exchange to assist with the 
transition. Similarly, as Australia looks to strengthen 
and diversify its interests and influence in the 
region, Vietnam presents a natural partner for trade, 
investment and regional engagement.
 The 50th anniversary celebrations planned through
out 2023 recognise the growing ties between 
Australia and Vietnam, the key achievements and 
contributions of the relationship to date, as well as 
the powerful opportunity for leading shared impact 
in Southeast Asia into the future. 
Vietnam and Australia:  
Mutually beneficial goals 
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RMIT Vietnam: 
A proud representative of the Australia-Vietnam relationship 
As the first, largest and leading international 
university, we are uniquely placed to help both 
countries work towards mutually beneficial goals.  
The history of RMIT Vietnam reflects the close 
relationship between Vietnam and Australia. 
In fact, RMIT’s entry was facilitated by strong 
bonds formed through many years of educating 
Vietnamese students in Australia and fostering 
educational partnerships in the region. In over more 
than two decades, RMIT Vietnam has become a 
vibrant part of Vietnam’s education landscape, 
industry ecosystems and broader communities, 
as well as an integral part of the Australia-Vietnam 
relationship.  
Importantly, as Vietnam has changed and 
developed, RMIT has remained responsive to the 
emerging needs of the country and Southeast 
Asia more broadly. Through contribution and 
connection, we have also formed a strong 
relationship with the Australian Embassy and 
Consulate in Vietnam, creating a platform for 
shared advocacy and impact. 
Today, we are proud of our well-established 
campuses in Saigon South and Hanoi, as well as 
our Foreign Language Training Centre in Danang. 
These RMIT locations are lively hubs of study 
and community engagement, with many students 
spending long hours on campus and immersing 
themselves in university life well beyond their 
academic courses.  
RMIT Vietnam has grown to more than 12,000 
active students, 20,000 alumni and 1000 staff, 
providing an international education that is 
differentiated by its quality, applied approach 
and focus on employability. We have a strong 
reputation as the pre-eminent university, offering 
a superior student experience with curricular 
and extra-curricular learning activities, industry
integrated learning and qualifications recognised 
domestically and internationally.  
We recognise our role in supporting Vietnam’s 
bold aspirations, because we know the power 
of education for individuals, communities and 
economies. Our links into industry ensure 
graduates have the practical skills necessary to 
succeed in fast-evolving business environments, 
f
 illing emerging skills gaps and assisting Vietnam’s 
transition to a value-added economy. From digital 
and cultural competency, to critical and design 
thinking and managerial skills, RMIT aims to 
prepare graduates to become future leaders both 
nationally and regionally. 
Vietnam’s expanding need for innovative, practical 
and digitally transformative skills aligns to RMIT’s 
applied focus and institutional strengths as an 
international university of design, technology and 
enterprise. The rapidly growing enrolments at RMIT 
Vietnam in recent years are a testament to this 
alignment, with more students, year on year, seeking 
out an international education in Vietnam linked to 
the practical and evolving needs of industry. 
RMIT’s learning environment directly cultivates 
graduates with bi-cultural competency, opening 
more pathways for foreign investment into Vietnam. 
By nurturing local understanding of Australian and 
international ways of learning, communicating 
and working, RMIT Vietnam continues to support 
Vietnam’s international business landscape, 
economic growth and momentum towards 
becoming an upper-middle-income economy in 
the years to come. 
RMIT Vietnam will continue to grow and thrive, 
along with the rapidly changing environment of 
Vietnam itself. Working closely with government 
and industry, we will remain focused on providing 
education and engagement that is fit for today 
and tomorrow. 
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RMIT Vietnam: Key facts
 Established in 2000  
Provided 1,600 
scholarships worth an 
estimated 468 billion 
VND since 2001 
First foreign-owned 
international university 
to open in Vietnam  
Ranked in 
Vietnam’s 100 Best 
Places to Work 
Academic portfolios 
Community of more 
than 12,000 students, 
20,000 alumni and 
1000 staff  
Won Golden  
Dragon Awards for  
Foreign Direct 
Investment enterprises 
in Vietnam 19 times  
Campuses in Saigon 
South and Hanoi  
and a Foreign 
Language Training 
Centre in Danang 
Certificates of Merit 
from the Prime Minister 
of Vietnam, Minister of 
Education and Training 
and People’s Committee 
of Ho Chi Minh City 
17 undergraduate 
programs 
4 schools 
The Business 
School 
4 postgraduate 
programs 
School of 
Communication  
& Design 
8 English and 
pathways programs 
School of Science, 
Engineering &  
Technology
 School of English & 
University Pathways 
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Commitment 1
 Commitment 4
 Focus on our degree 
programs, our research and 
our community engagement 
activities on key areas that 
make a difference to the 
communities we serve
 Commitment 3
 Contribute to the 
improvement of Vietnam’s 
higher education sector 
and overall economy   
Contribute to the  
Vietnam-Australia  
bilateral relationship
 Commitment 2
 Deliver educational 
outputs with high 
quality and quantity 
Commitment 5
 Increase investment 
to expand in Vietnam
 Commitment 6
 Together with Vietnam 
and Australia, grow into 
the region
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RMIT’s Commitments 
to Vietnam 
RMIT will expand its presence and impact in Vietnam through six key commitments:  
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 Commitment 1
 Focus on our degree programs, our research 
and our community engagement activities 
on key areas that make a difference to the 
communities we serve    
This includes a focus on four key areas of emerging technologies, smart and sustainable cities, social 
innovation and regional collaboration. 
Commitment 2 
Deliver educational outputs with 
high quality and quantity
 This includes a continued offering of world-class educational experiences that are truly international 
and fully accredited by Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA); enhanced 
in-country research capability and portfolio; and a growing student body consisting of dynamic and 
work-ready graduates. 
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Commitment 3
 Contribute to the improvement of Vietnam’s 
higher education sector and overall economy  
This includes pioneering initiatives like the Vietnam Leads Policy Workshop series and the establishment 
of a Community of Practice. RMIT is committed to leading policy advocacy efforts, cultivating the 
community of practice to share learnings and Australian experiences, as well as driving innovation and 
technology in higher education.  
Our commitment to improving the higher education sector will directly benefit Vietnam’s economy 
because we will continue to work closely with local industry and government to address the skills gap 
between graduate outcomes and enterprise needs. Tailored capacity building programs focused on 
digital, language, and leadership skills will be vital to preparing Vietnam’s workforce. 
Commitment 4
 Contribute to the Vietnam-Australia 
bilateral relationship
 This includes leveraging our unique position and network in Vietnam to deepen the bilateral relationship 
between Vietnam and Australia. This determination has already inspired initiatives such as the RMIT Asia 
Trade and Innovation Hub, along with the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute and Business Champions 
Initiative.  
It also includes leveraging RMIT’s expertise in training and research to fuel strategic collaborations like 
our provincial capacity building programs and transnational security initiatives such as the Asia Region 
Law Enforcement Management Program (ARLEMP) and Border Control Agency Management Program  
(BCAMP). 
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Commitment 5
 Increase investment to expand in Vietnam  
This includes expanding our operations in Vietnam through increased investment in infrastructure, 
technology and people in RMIT Vietnam. Project Tre has been mobilised to oversee a significant 
investment and ensure we grow in line with Vietnam’s own aspirations.
 Commitment 6
 Together with Vietnam and Australia,  
grow into the region 
This includes embracing a greater regional focus, extending thought leadership, educational offerings and 
partnerships into Southeast Asia to drive regional impact around shared challenges and themes.  
We will establish a network of industry-connected centres across Southeast Asia to grow collaboration, 
reputation and reach, as well as accelerate sustainable development in the Asia Pacific with inclusive 
partnerships and thought leadership.  
Through continued engagement with government, industry and community we will leverage RMIT’s 
existing momentum and reputation to make a meaningful contribution to the education sector, broader 
community and the region as a whole.
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Making a genuine  
contribution to Vietnam  
RMIT is committed to making a genuine difference in the communities in which we operate, creating 
positive impact through education and research.  
Our alumni impact in Vietnam 
Impact example 1: Uplifting the higher education sector and the economy of Vietnam through 
pioneering works in policy advocacy and capacity building. 
In recent years, RMIT has used its position as the leading international university in Vietnam to deliver a 
number of innovative initiatives aligned to the country’s emerging needs. These initiatives are a snapshot 
of RMIT’s commitment to working with Vietnam, beyond learning and teaching, to drive positive impact 
and shape a more sustainable shared future.
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Case Study
 Annual 
Scholarship Program
 Since its inception, RMIT Vietnam has provided full and partial scholarships to talented Vietnamese and 
international students to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Partnering with Vietnam community 
organisations, RMIT also provides Opportunity Scholarships for students with disabilities and/or financial 
disadvantage who otherwise cannot access higher education.
 Through these scholarships, many deserving Vietnamese students gain access to higher education at 
an international standard. They benefit from the expertise and global experience of our teaching staff, 
our high-quality facilities and infrastructure, as well as our industry-informed curriculum and strong 
industry connections. Full scholarship students also receive leadership mentoring and participate in 
leadership development programs throughout their study. 
Annual scholarships produce future community and business leaders. To date, RMIT has offered more 
than 468 billion VND to more than 1,600 students.
 Outstanding scholarship recipients:
 Nguyen Hoang Yen has worked her way from 
low-income housing in Saigon’s back alleys to the 
Opportunity Scholarship and currently the Chevening 
Scholarship. With her core values of design for the 
social good, she aspires to make a long-lasting impact 
in Vietnam’s public health sector upon completing the 
Master of Art in Media, Campaigning and Social Change 
at the University of Westminster. 
Doan Ngoc Duy was the Creative Director of the Vietnam
Australia Mural Village in Tan Tich ward, Cao Lanh city, 
a public art community project. He is now Chief Growth 
Officer of Ba Huan Group and lecturer at the University 
of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City. RMIT Vietnam’s full 
scholarship has enabled him to live his dream as an art 
and design specialist and lecturer while contributing his 
expertise to the community.
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Case Study
 Vietnam Leads Policy 
Workshop Series on Digitally 
Enhanced Education 
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Since our 20th anniversary in Vietnam in 2020, RMIT has led the Vietnam Leads Policy Roundtable 
series. Supported by the Victorian Government and the Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training, the 
series brings together international, national, and provincial governments and industry across Vietnam 
and Australia to discuss critical and shared policy challenges and opportunities.  
When the pandemic hit, RMIT refocused the series around Vietnam’s urgent mission to employ Digitally 
Enhanced Education to manage COVID-related disruption to the education sector. In doing so, we 
created a platform for higher education institutions and policymakers to share experiences, discuss 
best practice, facilitate capacity building, and inform frameworks to optimise student experiences and 
outcomes.  
More than 500 participants from Australia and Vietnam engaged in the hybrid series, demonstrating 
RMIT Vietnam’s capacity to act as a convenor for impact. Subsequently, RMIT has increased external 
engagement and policy advocacy in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, including projects in Vietnam and 
Thailand focused on online learning best practice in English language teaching. 
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Impact example 2: Empowering the Vietnam-Australia bilateral relationship through impactful 
research and strategic collaborations
 Case Study
 Australia Vietnam 
Policy Institute  
RMIT strives to contribute to the growing bilateral relationship between Australia and Vietnam. In 2021, 
we led a successful Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Grant (AVEG) application in 
partnership with the Asia Society Australia, Asialink Business and the Australia Vietnam Leadership 
Dialogue to establish the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI).  
This was Australia’s first policy institute focused on its relationship with Vietnam. The AVPI is now a 
growing community of Australian businesses, State Governments, education institutions, non-profits 
and think tanks that are passionate about opportunity in Vietnam. In its first year of operation the 
AVPI cultivated an active Knowledge Partner network of 25 organisations and engaged more than 100 
businesses in roundtable discussions about two-way trade and investment. 
Bringing together this strong and growing community focused on Vietnam means RMIT can position 
the AVPI as a shared platform for knowledge exchange around bilateral opportunities and challenges. 
This is assisting Australian businesses and non-profits to leverage peer learnings and foster new 
collaborations, providing a front-door for Vietnamese businesses and government looking to engage 
with Australian industry. These activities are also helping both Australia and Vietnam to boost 
development, inform more responsive public policy, leverage opportunities and contribute to a more 
sustainable shared future in Southeast Asia. 
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Case Study
 Australia-Vietnam 
Research roadmaps 
In 2020, RMIT’ Australian APEC Study Centre partnered with the Asia Society Australia, with support 
from the Victorian Government, to develop A Path to Vietnam. This research report highlighted economic 
and commercial opportunities in Vietnam as a practical tool to encourage Australian businesses to 
engage in the Vietnamese market. It leveraged the combined research capabilities and networks of 
RMIT, the Asia Society and their partners.  
RMIT and the Asia Society Australia then released A Path to Australia in 2022, which explored the 
inverse opportunity to support Vietnamese businesses looking to engage in Australia. Both reports 
were well received by industry and Government and have become pathways for businesses looking to 
leverage opportunities across the bilateral relationship. 
Building on the momentum of these reports, RMIT’s Asia Trade and Innovation Hub (ATIH) was launched 
in August 2022, in partnership with the Asia Society Australia, as a platform for practical regional 
engagement and research. As part of its activation, three applied research reports were funded by 
the Victorian Government to provide roadmaps for innovation in Southeast Asia, including a report on 
Industry 4.0 Opportunities in Vietnam for Australian businesses. The ATIH aims to continue partnering 
with industry and Government to produce applied research for shared benefit. 
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Case Study
 Provincial Digital
 Transformation Training Series
 RMIT is committed to sharing our expertise and experiences with communities across Vietnam and the 
region. In 2022, RMIT partnered with the People’s Committees in the Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc provinces 
to organise a training series to boost digital transformation. The series received support from the Australian 
Government through the Australian Alumni Grants Fund, managed by the Aus4Skills Program.  
The series, Improving digital competence for local authorities, businesses and citizens – Towards an 
inclusive digital nation, strived to propel both provinces forward on their digital transformation journeys. 
The workshops were designed around current situations, challenges and common errors, as well as the 
strategies for implementing and driving digital transformation principles and processes.  
RMIT is committed to using our expertise to serve the community of Vietnam in ways that extend beyond our 
physical locations in capital cities – to assist regional areas to keep pace with national priorities, workforce 
innovations and development agendas. 
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Case Study
 Vietnam Festival of 
Creativity & Design
 In 2022, RMIT partnered with Vietnam to celebrate creativity and innovative design. The Vietnam Festival 
of Creativity & Design (VFCD) was organised by RMIT Vietnam in collaboration with the United Nations 
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Vietnam National Institute of Culture and 
Arts Studies (VICAS) and other partners including individuals, groups, organisations, enterprises in the 
creative industries, with Hanoi Grapevine as the media partner and organisational consultant.  
The festival created an interactive platform to celebrate local Vietnamese creativity. It opened 
opportunities for collaboration and allowed creative individuals and organisations to engage with an 
extended audience online and offline. The program included cultural exploration tours, talks, seminars, 
workshops, exhibitions and various online activities discussing visions, trends, cultural identity and 
future opportunities for creative industries in Vietnam. 
It was a catalyst event to support the strategic objectives of the National Strategy for the Development 
of Cultural Industries in Vietnam, including establishing a strong connection between cultural 
development and the socio-economic development of the country. At the same time, the festival 
supported the foundation of a creative belt across the country through the eventual expansion of the 
UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Vietnam. 
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RMIT‘s Strategic Directions 
We are proud of our presence and contribution 
in Vietnam. Looking to the future, Knowledge 
with Action opens the door for RMIT Vietnam to 
embrace an even greater regional focus, extending 
thought leadership, educational offerings and 
partnerships into Southeast Asia to drive regional 
impact around shared challenges and themes.  
Knowledge with Action has a strong focus on 
empowering individuals and communities to 
adapt and thrive in a complex and rapidly evolving 
global environment. It aligns RMIT’s strengths to 
national, regional and global priorities, positioning 
the University to partner for positive impact and 
to shape a more sustainable and equitable future. 
The strategy identifies these key areas of impact: 
emerging technologies; smart and sustainable 
cities; social innovation; and regional collaboration. 
Establishing a network of industry-connected 
centres across Southeast Asia will facilitate 
collaboration and accelerate sustainable 
development for the Asia Pacific region through 
inclusive partnership and thought leadership. 
For RMIT Vietnam, this will mean a greater 
focus on business-to-business engagement and 
collaboration anchored around RMIT’s values, 
key areas of impact and strategic locations. 
Knowledge with Action also sets the priority 
for RMIT to act as a front door to enhance 
understanding and engagement with Southeast 
Asia. This will be the outcome of various initiatives, 
such as the RMIT Asia Trade and Innovation Hub; 
the Australia Vietnam Policy Institute (AVPI); and our 
research expertise, both within Vietnam and across 
international networks, that will further Vietnam’s 
relationships with Australia and the region. 
RMIT Vietnam is integral to RMIT’s Strategic Future 
As the thriving heart of our regional network, RMIT Vietnam has a significant role 
to play in the realisation of Knowledge with Action, RMIT’s strategy to 2031.  
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RMIT Knowledge with Action 
Strategy 2022 – 2031
 Vision 
To be a leading university of impact in the 
Asia Pacific region, using technology, design 
and enterprise to achieve an inclusive and 
sustainable future.  
Mission 
To empower people and communities to adapt and 
thrive across generations with education, research 
and civic engagement that are applied, inclusive 
and impactful.  
Ambition  
To lead internationally in four key areas: emerging 
technologies, smart and sustainable cities, social 
innovation and regional collaboration. 
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Aligning our strategic focus for positive impact 
These areas are where RMIT’s strengths best align to the needs of Vietnam and the region. 
They are critical enablers of Vietnam’s development journey, both socially and economically, 
as well as the country’s national priorities around Industry 4.0, digital transformation and rising 
impact and influence in Southeast Asia. They are also universally relevant, acting as a point of 
connection between RMIT’s international locations.  
As Australia and Vietnam move towards a more comprehensive strategic relationship, 
Knowledge with Action is a platform for RMIT to simultaneously strengthen its focus on, and 
impact in, Vietnam. Its vision, mission and ambition empowers RMIT Vietnam to continue to 
strengthen its role as the heart of our impact network in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. 
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Contributing to an overall uplift of technological capabilities for Vietnam to be positioned in digital 
industries, and the future of digital transformation 
Example areas of research, teaching and engagement RMIT will specialise in to achieve these outcomes: 
Contributing the graduates, knowledge and engagement needed in relation to culture, creativity and 
society, including contributions to the environment, sustainability and a circular economy
 Example areas of research, teaching and engagement RMIT will specialise in to achieve these outcomes: 
Contributing to development economics and major industries in Vietnam and aligning RMIT Vietnam’s 
activities with Vietnam’s goals relating to economic competitiveness, socio-economic development, 
infrastructure, smart technologies and the digital economy
 Example areas of research, teaching and engagement RMIT will specialise in to achieve these outcomes: 
Contributing to regional collaboration, including Australia-Vietnam relations, inputs to policy development, 
the educational future of Vietnam and quality assurance, border security and defence
 Example areas of research, teaching and engagement RMIT will specialise in to achieve these outcomes: 
Emerging Technologies
 Social Innovation
 Smart and Sustainable Cities
 Regional Collaboration
 RMIT’s area of strategic focus 
in Knowledge with Action 
• Cybersecurity 
• Machine learning, artificial technology, 
robotics, information technology,  
internet of things
 • Digital transformation 
• Software engineering 
• Data science 
• Professional communication 
• Creative industries 
• Cultural heritage 
• Psychology and health 
• Public diplomacy 
• Clean air, water, soil 
• Industry 4.0 
• Supply chain logistics 
• Fashion textiles 
• Tourism and hospitality 
• Marketing and advertising 
• Finance and accounting 
• Higher education reform 
• Digital and online learning pedagogies 
• Quality English language training 
• Learning and teaching pedagogy 
• Advanced manufacturing 
• Supply chain management
 • Information systems 
• Digital health 
• Aviation 
• Blockchain 
• FinTech
 • Nutrition and health 
• Climate change 
• Gender equality 
• Sustainable materials 
• Renewable energy
 • Entrepreneurship 
• Corporate social responsibility 
• Engineering 
• Urbanisation architecture 
• Sustainable development
 • Workforce development 
• Education policy 
• Defence and border security  
• Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design
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An intention to invest in Vietnam: Project Tre   
To achieve its strategic objectives in Vietnam, as described in Knowledge with Action and 
supported by our Vietnam Country Commitment, RMIT has launched a 5-year project 
entitled Project Tre. 
RMIT is committed to Vietnam through increased investment in the country. Project Tre 
has been mobilised to oversee a significant investment to ensure that we continue to 
contribute in the decades to come and at pace with Vietnam’s ambitions.