On November 3, 2026, Eastern International University (EIU), a member of Becamex Group, welcomed a high-level delegation from Festo, led by Dr Wilfried Stoll, Managing Partner of Festo Holding GmbH. The delegation also included Mr Hartono Indra, Head of Sales and Country Manager at Festo Vietnam, and Mr Truong Ngoc Hoang, Didactic Manager at Festo Vietnam. Representing EIU, Dr Ngo Minh Duc, President of EIU, and members of the University’s leadership team warmly welcomed the delegation and held discussions with its representatives.
Dr Ngo Minh Duc (second from right), President of EIU, welcomes Dr Wilfried Stoll (center), Managing Partner of Festo Holding GmbH, and the delegation.
During the visit, the delegation was introduced to the vision of EIU and Becamex Group in connecting higher education, applied research, technological innovation, and industrial development. The delegation also toured the University’s six innovation centers, gaining a deeper understanding of EIU’s capabilities in engineering, technology, and industry-oriented education.
Dr Wilfried Stoll was impressed by Becamex Group’s long-term investment in technical education and innovation. He also highlighted Vietnam’s increasingly important role in the regional economy and emphasized the need to develop a highly skilled workforce to meet the demands of future industrial growth.
Towards a Technology Partnership Through VAMRC
On this occasion, EIU invited Festo to become a technology partner of the Vietnam Advanced Manufacturing Research Center (VAMRC). Supported by Becamex Group, VAMRC is an initiative aimed at promoting applied research, technology development, and industry-oriented education in the field of advanced manufacturing.
The delegation tours the EIU ecosystem.
Under the proposal, the partnership would combine Festo’s international expertise in industrial automation and technical education with EIU’s academic capabilities and Becamex Group’s extensive industrial ecosystem. Dr Wilfried Stoll responded positively to the invitation and indicated that he would give the proposal favorable consideration.
The visit marked an encouraging step toward exploring potential collaboration between EIU and Festo, helping to strengthen connections between technical education, advanced manufacturing, and industrial innovation. It also supports the development of a future-ready workforce to meet the needs of Vietnam’s growing industrial sector.
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