Hanoi, Jan. 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has signed a decision approving a programme to develop the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) into one of Asia's leading higher education institutions in the 2026-2030 period, with a vision of becoming a top Asian research university system by 2045. Under Decision No.129/QD-TTg, the programme will be implemented from 2026 to 2030, aiming to position VNU-HCM among Asia's leading universities by 2030. The university is expected to serve as a centre for high-quality human resources training, scientific and technological development and application, innovation and start-up promotion, thereby contributing to fast and sustainable national development, particularly in the s...