Hanoi, Feb. 25 -- The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) will mark the 50th anniversary of New Zealand-Vietnam diplomatic relations by expanding its commitment to education and strengthening ties with one of Vietnam's leading universities, according to AUT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Damon Salesa.

Professor Salesa, part of the delegation accompanying New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on a three-day visit to Vietnam, starting on February 25, told the Vietnam News Agency that AUT will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City University of Science (VNU-HCMUS) that extends a historic relationship with a new focus on research activity in computer science, artificial intelligen...