ICTU delegation visited OKX Blockchain Company and Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance at Nanyang Technological University (CCTF-NTU), Singapore
ICTU delegation visited OKX Blockchain Company and Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance at Nanyang Technological University (CCTF-NTU), Singapore to promote educational cooperation and blockchain technology applications
Within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation Program on Training and Blockchain Technology Development between ICTU and OKX Blockchain Technology Company, following the signing of the comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement on March 30, 2025, a delegation from ICTU conducted an official visit to the OKX Headquarters in Singapore and Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), with the aim of promoting academic collaboration and finalizing a proposal for blockchain application in the economic and tourism development of Thai Nguyen province.
The visit took place over two days, from May 8 to 9, 2025, led by Dr. Vu Duc Thai, Vice Rector of ICTU, accompanied by representatives from Faculty of Information Technology, Faculty of Economics & Administration, Division of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, and the Blockchain & Fintech Research Group at ICTU.
Key activities in the working program included:
- Touring and surveying the operational model of OKX Blockchain Technology Company in Singapore
- Networking and exchanging experiences with Vietnamese blockchain engineers currently working at OKX Singapore
- Visiting and working with NTU Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF).
- Engaging in in-depth discussions with Professor Li Yi – Deputy Director of CCTF and a leading expert in blockchain education in Singapore
- Meeting with the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Singapore to share scholarship and internship opportunities for ICTU students
The ICTU delegation received high appreciation from OKX and NTU for its role in bridging training, research, and application of blockchain technology as well as the potential for developing a high-quality workforce in this field in Vietnam.
This working visit laid the foundation for a sustainable cooperative relationship between ICTU, OKX, and NTU, opening up strategic directions for the future, including:
- Developing a shared training programs and learning platforms
- Co-organizing training courses, research initiatives, and student exchange programs
- Jointly fostering a blockchain education ecosystem in the Southeast Asia region
Through this event, ICTU once again reaffirmed its pioneering orientation in the field of blockchain technology education, aiming to effectively apply emerging technologies to the socio-economic development of Thai Nguyen province and the broader region.