Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — In a landmark event that underscores its commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration, MarSU signed a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three prestigious institutions: Saigon Business School (Vietnam), Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA), and De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) as part of the Marinduque State University (MarSU) participation in the 6th International Research, Development, and Extension Management Congress (IRDEMC 2025) in Vietnam.

The MOU signing ceremony was a highlight of the conference, symbolizing a shared vision for advancing education, research, and innovation. The agreements outline various areas of cooperation, including joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programs, and collaborative academic projects. Saigon Business School, a leading institution in Vietnam, brings its expertise in international business education to the table. PSBA and DLSU-D contribute their strengths in business administration and sustainable development, respectively, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful partnership.

The 6th IRDEMC provided an ideal platform for this historic collaboration, bringing together educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world. The conference’s theme “Fostering Innovation in Research Management: Towards a Glocalized Economy through Research & Development” resonated with the goals of the MOU, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to solving global challenges.The ceremonial signing was attended by key representatives from each institution, as well as conference delegates and local dignitaries. The event concluded with a symbolic handshake as a commitment to turning the agreements into actionable programs that will benefit students, faculty, and the broader community.The MOU signing is another leap of MarSU to internationalization which was facilitated by Asst. Prof. Jholey Rose Lancion, IRO Director with the support of MarSU administration led by PDPZ. Witnessing the signing for MarSU are MarSU CFO Assoc. Prof. Alfredo M. Ofrecio III, and VP for Research, Extension & Training, Prof. Ma. Edelwina M. Blase.This partnership marks a new chapter in MarSU’s journey toward internationalization and academic innovation. By building bridges with institutions both locally and globally, MarSU continues to pave the way for a brighter future in education and research.[D. Sto. Domingo | Photos: A M Ofrecio III]#EmpoweringMindsTransformingLives #MarinduqueStateUniversity #SDG4QualityEducation #SDG17PartnershipsfortheGoals #SDG