HUTECH and SP launch LeX 2025: Connecting cultures and creating community solutions
- 12/03/2025
On March 11, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), held the opening ceremony for the second edition of the Learning Express (LeX) international community project. This event reaffirms the growth of educational cooperation and provides students with opportunities to engage in research and implement international community projects.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Vice President of HUTECH, warmly welcomed faculty and students from SP. He highlighted that LeX 2025 would offer participants engaging experiences, opportunities to deepen their understanding of Vietnamese and Singaporean culture, and the chance to enhance teamwork skills while embracing international community values. In addition to expanding their knowledge together, students would foster strong connections, exchange innovative ideas, and contribute meaningful solutions to each project.
LeX 2025 provides an opportunity for students to enhance language proficiency and global integration
Following this, SP representative Mr. David William Tan, Project Facilitator for LeX 2025, expressed his gratitude for HUTECH’s warm hospitality: “This program will further strengthen the bond between students from both institutions. Through collaboration, you will engage in cultural exchange, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and contribute innovative solutions to support Vietnam’s traditional craft villages.”
HUTECH representatives presented a gift to Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
As part of the event, Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Tram Anh, Lecturer at HUTECH’s Faculty of English Language and Facilitator for LeX 2025, introduced and provided detailed guidance on project sites. She also shared key information regarding transportation and on-site activities, ensuring students could collaborate effectively with local communities and implement their projects successfully.
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Additionally, Ms. Nguyen Vu Thanh Phuong, Lecturer at HUTECH’s Institute of International Education, equipped students with knowledge about Vietnamese culture through the session "Learn More About Vietnam." Using engaging storytelling and interactive activities such as quizzes, mini-games, and videos, she delivered insightful and fascinating information to the students.
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On March 12, HUTECH and SP students will be divided into three teams and travel to different craft villages where the community projects will take place:
- Team 1 – Dinh Hoa Lacquerware Village (Binh Duong)
- Team 2 – Hien Nam Pottery Village (Dong Nai)
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Team 3 – Chap Canh Center (Ho Chi Minh City)
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The opening ceremony provided a platform for students to connect and collaborate on their projects
At each project site, HUTECH and SP students will work in teams, exchange ideas, and design solutions using a four-step process:
- Sense & Sensibility – Preparing their mindset and understanding the context
- Empathy – Identifying stakeholders and user needs
- Ideation – Developing creative solutions based on user needs
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Prototype – Building and presenting models of their solutions
LeX 2025 offers students the opportunity to develop meaningful solutions for society
The Learning Express (LeX) project fosters an environment for students to enhance language proficiency, and integrate into a global learning network while developing practical solutions for societal challenges. Stay tuned for the upcoming innovative and impactful projects from our students!
News: Kim Thoa
Photo: Trọng Khang
Communication Center
Photo: Trọng Khang
Communication Center
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