On the morning of October 27, 2026, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) held a meeting with representatives from Soler & Palau – Kruger Group and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam to discuss cooperation in the fields of construction, transportation infrastructure, and tunnel ventilation technology.

Overview of the reception and working session.

Attending the meeting, on behalf of Soler & Palau – Kruger Group and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam were Mr. Javier Carda – Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, Director of Porcelanosa Vietnam; Mr. Justo Suarez – Global Director in charge of tunnel ventilation at Soler & Palau – Kruger Group; Mr. Roeland Bos – Director of FlowPro Asia-Pacific; Mr. Wikit Nonpipagd – Senior Product Manager, Kruger Asia; Mr. Kong Damnoenkiat – Tunnel Ventilation Product Manager, Kruger Asia; and Mr. Nguyen Thanh Toan – Deputy General Director of Kruger Vietnam.

Representing Hanoi University of Civil Engineering were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Luong – Head of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Anh Tuan – Head of the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Construction; and Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung – Head of the Department of External Relations and International Cooperation.

Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector of the University, delivered a speech at the working session.

Speaking at the reception, Professor Nguyen Hoang Giang – Vice Rector of the University – expressed his desire to strengthen cooperation with businesses in exchanging experiences, updating advanced technologies, and developing human resources to meet the requirements of large-scale construction and transportation infrastructure projects. Connecting with internationally experienced businesses not only provides lecturers with access to technical issues from practical project implementation but also opens opportunities to organize specialized seminars, expert exchanges, field trips, and strengthen the link between training programs and the needs of the labor market.

Mr. Javier Carda, Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, spoke at the meeting.

Mr. Javier Carda, Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, highly appreciated the potential for developing transportation infrastructure, especially the tunnel and underground transport system in H&A. ve; Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. At the same time, in his role as Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, he expressed his hope to strengthen connections between the Spanish business community and higher education institutions, thereby promoting professional exchange and expanding cooperation opportunities in Vietnam.

Representatives from both sides exchanged views on areas of cooperation.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the development trends of transportation infrastructure in Vietnam, especially tunnel and urban rail systems in major cities. In the context of increasing investment in underground transportation projects, ventilation, smoke control, and safety technologies in tunnels play a crucial role in the design, construction, and operation of these projects.

With international experience in ventilation technology and engineering solutions for infrastructure projects, business representatives shared practical insights on technical requirements, technological trends, and experience in implementing tunnel projects. This content is of practical significance for training, scientific research, and technology application in the construction and transportation sectors in Vietnam.

Representatives from both sides pose for a commemorative photo.

The meeting also contributed to strengthening the networking role of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, creating a foundation for Hanoi University of Civil Engineering to expand its cooperation with the international business community, especially in the fields of construction, technology, and urban infrastructure development.

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