On May 29, 2026, as part of the working visit of Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung to Kazakhstan, a delegation from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), led by Assoc. Prof. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT, participated in a series of meetings and activities with Nazarbayev University and the Astana Hub International Technology and Innovation Center, opening up new opportunities for cooperation in education, research, innovation ecosystems, and artificial intelligence between PTIT and Kazakh partners.

The delegation also included Mr. Do Ngoc Huynh, Deputy Minister-Chairman of the Government Office; Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Hoang Minh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology; Mr. Nguyen Hoang Long, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade; along with representatives of Vietnamese agencies and organizations in Kazakhstan.

At Nazarbayev University – one of Kazakhstan’s leading higher education and research institutions – the delegation toured the university’s facilities and explored its education, research, and innovation programs in key areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science, energy, biotechnology, and advanced technologies. On this occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung met and exchanged with professors, scientists, Vietnamese doctoral researchers, and students studying and conducting research at Nazarbayev University, while acknowledging the contributions of young Vietnamese intellectuals in promoting educational and scientific cooperation between the two countries.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung affirmed that the Communist Party and Government of Vietnam consistently identify science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key drivers for national development in the new era. He emphasized that Vietnamese intellectuals, scientists, and students studying abroad are valuable resources who serve as important bridges for knowledge exchange, technology transfer, international cooperation, and contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological development.

Continuing the working agenda, the delegation visited and worked with Astana Hub — Kazakhstan’s leading technology and innovation center. There, the delegation explored models supporting innovative startups, technology enterprise development, international investment attraction, and digital transformation, contributing to Kazakhstan’s emergence as one of Central Asia’s most dynamic innovation hubs. 

Later the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited and worked with staff members of the Embassy of Vietnam in Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister acknowledged the embassy’s efforts in diplomacy, citizen protection, and promoting bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan. He also emphasized the important role of diplomatic missions in strengthening people-to-people exchanges, promoting the image of Vietnam and its culture, connecting overseas Vietnamese communities, and supporting organizations and businesses of both countries in expanding cooperation in the new development phase.

As part of the program at the Embassy, representatives of PTIT introduced and presented the Vietnamese language learning application VieAI to the Embassy of Vietnam in Kazakhstan. VieAI is an AI-powered solution researched and developed by PTIT experts to support Vietnamese language learning through intelligent interaction methods, personalized learning content, and enhanced user experiences. The introduction of VieAI not only contributes to promoting Vietnamese language and culture internationally but also demonstrates PTIT’s capabilities in researching and developing digital technology products.