Duy Tan University’s Knowledge Sharing and Skills Development for Government Officials and Policymakers
Posted On: 21/12/2025
Duy Tan University (DTU) works with government agencies and local authorities to share expertise and strengthen capabilities relevant to public administration and policymaking. Through training, practical outreach and professional knowledge exchange, the university connects academic expertise with public-sector needs in digital transformation, emerging technologies, education and sustainable tourism.
These activities range from programmes tailored to local-government staff to forums where government representatives and lawmakers exchange knowledge with researchers and industry specialists. Training and practical guidance focus on skills that officials can apply in their work, while conferences, workshops and roundtables offer opportunities to understand emerging developments and explore their implications for public management and development planning.
In 2025, DTU’s cooperation with Son Tra Ward and Ba Na Commune included AI and digital skills training initiatives addressing administrative document preparation, policy communication, task management and citizen interaction. The training content also highlighted data protection, information verification and responsible AI use. Alongside these initiatives, 57 DTU IT student volunteers participated in Da Nang’s programme supporting digital transformation across communes and wards. Their activities included technical assistance for local authorities and direct digital skills guidance for officials in mountainous communities.
DTU also organized and co-organized knowledge-sharing events involving government representatives, policymakers and lawmakers. DevDay Da Nang and CyberCon Asia addressed AI, semiconductor infrastructure, industry transformation and cybersecurity. The DTU Tourism Forum on Net Zero and the ASEAN–Korea Roundtable in Tourism explored climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism development. Through P2A, DTU contributed to regional exchanges on digital transformation, inclusive higher education and education in the AI era.
The following table presents selected activities, outlining their topics, formats and opportunities for government officials and policymakers to learn, exchange expertise and develop practical skills.
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Table 16.3.2: DTU’s Activities for Policy and Law Makers (2025) |
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Activities |
Topics |
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Description |
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AI Applications and Digital Skills in Administration and Management |
AI; digital skills; public administration |
Training Course |
At the request of Son Tra Ward, DTU delivered training for officials and public employees of offices supporting the Ward Party Committee and People’s Committee. The course addressed AI applications and digital skills in administrative and management work, providing practical upskilling for local-government personnel. Subsequent cooperation arrangements supported continued collaboration.
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AI and Digital Skills Training for Ba Na Commune Officials (2025) |
AI in public administration; digital governance; administrative workflows; citizen communication; data protection and responsible AI |
Training Course |
At the request of the Ba Na Commune Party Committee, DTU’s School of Computer Science delivered a two-day AI and digital skills training program for commune leaders, officials and public employees. The program covered drafting and summarizing administrative documents, communicating policies, managing tasks and meetings, and potential AI applications in one-stop public services. Practical exercises addressed local-government scenarios, while dedicated instruction covered citizen data protection, information verification, legal compliance and responsible AI use. The program was designed to strengthen digital capacity for local administration and policy implementation. |
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Digital Skills Training and Support for Local Government Officials (2025) |
Digital administration; AI applications; online public services; digitization |
Practical Training and Outreach |
Under Da Nang People’s Committee Plan No. 40/KH-UBND dated 11 August 2025, DTU deployed 57 IT student volunteers as part of a citywide program covering 44 communes and wards, including remote mountainous areas. Volunteers supported local authorities in applying IT to administrative management, resolving basic technical issues, and entering and updating data. In several mountainous communes, they also directly provided digital skills training for officials, teachers and residents. These activities strengthened local-government staff’s practical digital capabilities, alongside community guidance on online public services, digital citizen accounts and online payments. |
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3 |
AI; semiconductor infrastructure; digital transformation; cybersecurity; sustainable energy; technology entrepreneurship |
Workshops and Panel Discussions |
DTU co-organized and hosted DevDay Da Nang 2025 with Axon Active Vietnam, providing technology outreach and knowledge-sharing opportunities for government representatives, industry leaders and the wider IT community. Leaders from Da Nang’s information and communications sector participated in thematic sessions. Through expert presentations, workshops and panel discussions, including contributions from DTU specialists, the event shared knowledge on emerging technologies relevant to digital transformation, public management and technology policymaking. |
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Net-zero tourism; climate change; biodiversity conservation; sustainable tourism |
Forum |
DTU organized the forum to share expertise on net-zero tourism, climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism models with tourism management representatives, researchers, conservation experts and businesses. Expert presentations and discussions provided opportunities for government participants to strengthen their understanding of environmental challenges and approaches relevant to sustainable tourism planning and policymaking. |
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Sustainable tourism; tourism infrastructure; workforce development; tourism facilitation; regional cooperation |
Roundtable |
DTU and P2A co-organized and hosted the roundtable, bringing together government representatives and tourism policymakers from ASEAN and the Republic of Korea with academic and industry experts. Presentations and discussions shared knowledge on sustainable tourism, infrastructure, workforce development and regional cooperation. DTU contributed analysis of tourism challenges and development directions, supporting informed exchange on tourism planning and policy approaches. |
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AI in education; inclusive higher education; digital transformation; regional educational cooperation |
Conference |
Through the P2A Secretariat based at DTU, the university helped coordinate a meeting involving Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, the ASEAN Secretariat, universities and technology businesses. Represented by Dr. Hang Le, DTU contributed to discussion with Indonesia’s Vice Minister on education in the AI era. The exchanges shared perspectives on educational challenges, digital inclusion and approaches relevant to education policy and the future of teaching and learning. |
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AI-enabled cyber threats; cybersecurity responses; international cooperation; workforce development |
Conference and Workshops |
DTU co-organized and hosted CyberCon Asia with Fore and Suganuma Group, providing cybersecurity knowledge-sharing opportunities for government representatives, lawmakers, experts and businesses. Participants included Japanese parliamentarian Tsuruho Yosuke and Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, Deputy Director of Vietnam’s ICT Industry Department, Ministry of Science and Technology. Expert presentations, panels and workshops addressed AI-enabled threats, security responses and workforce development, offering knowledge relevant to digital-security governance and policy considerations. |
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ERP education; AI in business; sustainability; curriculum innovation; industry–academia collaboration |
Conference and Workshops |
DTU co-hosted the SAP Academic Community Conference for the Asia-Pacific-Japan region, bringing together more than 150 professors, researchers and experts from universities and enterprises. Presentations and workshops shared knowledge on SAP ERP, AI integration, business sustainability and curriculum innovation, supporting academic and professional capacity building and collaboration between education and industry. |
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Through these activities, Duy Tan University connects academic expertise with the practical needs of government officials and policymakers. Training, outreach and professional exchange create opportunities to develop digital skills, understand emerging technologies and explore approaches to sustainable development. This cooperation strengthens ties between the university and public institutions, supporting informed public management and responsive service delivery.
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SDG4. Quality Education
SDG8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG16. Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
SDG17. Partnerships for The Goals
Educate and conduct research integrated with science and technology to cultivate students and learners who are patriotic, humane with deep Vietnamese identity, socially aware, healthy, confident, dynamic, and creative—with comprehensive skills and capabilities to become global citizens.