Minh Duc Group Expands Global Integration Through Digital Technology and High-Quality Human Resources
To build a strong team of engineers and capable managers, Minh Duc Construction Group (Minh Duc Group) has established cooperation with University of Transport and Communications in the areas of training, technology exchange, and the development of high-quality human resources. Leveraging this highly skilled workforce, Minh Duc Group has strengthened its reputation in the domestic construction and engineering sector, while also expanding its production market and transferring technology to many countries around the world.
| Mr Tran Dai Nghia during a high-quality workforce and management training session at Minh Duc Group |
Successful Collaboration with UTC in Organizing a Seminar on Suspension Bridges.
The first collaborative event between Minh Duc Group and the University of Transport and Communications (UTC) was a scientific seminar on suspension bridges. Speaking about this partnership, Mr Tran Dai Nghia, Chief Executive Officer of Minh Duc Group, stated that the collaboration would bring broad and long-lasting benefits to both parties. UTC is highly professional and home to many leading professors, associate professors, scientists, and experts in the fields of construction and transportation engineering. Their insights and guidance provided Minh Duc with valuable support in successfully organizing the seminar on suspension bridges.
Mr. Tran Dai Nghia highly praised UTC as an excellent institution for training high-quality human resources. According to him, graduates possess strong technical knowledge, but often lack practical exposure needed to develop deeper expertise in real-world applications and production. For this reason, in 2025, through its collaboration with the University, Minh Duc Group organized training programs, study visits, and internships for approximately 50 students. Following their internships, more than a dozen students chose to continue working at Minh Duc Group. Including personnel recruited in previous years, around 60% of Minh Duc Group’s workforce currently consists of engineers who graduated from UTC programs.
"The collaboration between Minh Duc Group and UTC has proven to be highly effective and mutually beneficial. The University possesses a valuable pool of human resources and knowledge from leading professors and experienced scientists in the fields of transportation and infrastructure. On the other hand, Minh Duc Group brings practical business experience, real projects, and applied expertise. The combination of these strengths has created significant value for both sides." affirmed Mr Tran Dai Nghia.
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| At the Group, workforce development, technological innovation, and the application of AI in production and corporate management have always been strongly emphasized as key drivers in the journey of brand development and international integration. |
Suspension Bridges Represent a New Advancement in Modern Bridge Engineering
As part of the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the University of Transport and Communications (held on January 15, 2025), Minh Duc Group showcased and introduced several of its technological solutions. Among these advanced technologies, the suspension bridge model attracted significant attention from businesses operating in the fields of construction and science and technology.
Sharing insights on the suspension bridge model and the technological solutions applied in the design and operation of this type of bridge, Mr Nguyen Van Huy, Technical Director of Minh Duc Group, stated that suspension bridges are a type of bridge structure designed for large and super-large bridges, featuring main spans ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 meters. The development and construction of such long-span bridge structures require the application of numerous advanced technologies.
For Minh Duc Group’s suspension bridge system, the primary load-bearing components consist of the tower pylons and the main cables, which are responsible for supporting the entire structural load and transferring it to the towers and anchorages. The main cables are composed of multiple cable bundles and parallel wire strands, treated with multi-layer surface coatings to minimize corrosion as much as possible.
The parallel wire strands are compacted within a unified cross-sectional system and operate simultaneously with the large cable bundles. In addition, high-capacity load-transfer components are required. The saddle structures are cast in steel and are carefully modeled and engineered to enable the bridge span to change direction, redirect forces, and operate smoothly and efficiently.
“Minh Duc Group collaborates with design and construction companies on various project components, ensuring advanced engineering standards and high practical applicability.
To support the construction process, the company utilizes specialized machinery and accompanying technological solutions to handle the lifting of cable bundles with diameters of up to one meter to elevated positions. These large-diameter cable bundles feature cores made entirely of high-strength steel and are treated using advanced installation, suspension, and protective bundling technologies.
The main cable bundles can extend up to 2,000–3,000 meters along the length of the bridge. Specialized equipment travels along the cable system to wrap the cables, apply protective coatings, compress them tightly, and add an additional protective layer.
Mr Nguyen Van Huy further shared that major cities tend to develop landmark bridge projects as iconic architectural highlights. Bridges built in later periods are often more aesthetically impressive and technologically advanced than earlier ones. For example, Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi, being a more recently constructed bridge, features a particularly modern and elegant design.
When referring to Golden Gate Bridge — the world-famous suspension bridge in Northern California — professionals in the construction industry are all familiar with it, and many companies aspire to develop the technologies required to design and build such iconic structures.
"With modern engineering techniques and advanced technologies, Minh Duc Group is fully capable of delivering a landmark engineering project comparable to the Golden Gate Bridge." affirmed Mr Nguyen Van Huy.
Mr Nguyen Van Huy stated that in 2024, Minh Duc Group successfully completed a cable-stayed bridge featuring the symbolic image of two cranes in Vinh Phuc, and that the bridge is currently operating efficiently. According to him, suspension bridge technology marks a new milestone, bringing significant changes not only in engineering and construction technology but also in the mindset of embracing innovative technological solutions. Looking ahead, the company plans to collaborate with various partners to design and construct several suspension bridge projects.
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| Mr Tran Dai Nghia and Minh Duc Group’s engineers during a construction session at Nguyen Tat Thanh Bridge. Photo: Minh Duc Group. |
Expanding Global Integration through a Highly Skilled Engineering and Technology Workforce.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Minh Duc Group, the company will place greater emphasis on strengthening its collaboration with the University of Transport and Communications in the coming years. Looking ahead, Minh Duc plans to expand its export activities to Saudi Arabia and other Middle East countries, and may therefore cooperate with universities specializing in economics as well as institutions in other relevant fields.
According to Mr Nghia, although the “Triple Helix” model has introduced many positive policies, its implementation must be aligned with the practical operations of each enterprise. He emphasized that Minh Duc Group is committed to fulfilling its social responsibility by contributing to educational and developmental initiatives, enabling students to gain practical exposure and integrate it with the theoretical knowledge acquired at university for more comprehensive growth.
Currently, Minh Duc Group is focusing on developing a high-quality workforce, advancing high-tech capabilities, and expanding into export markets. The company is actively promoting the export of agricultural products and stone materials to the Middle East and Eastern Europe markets. In the long term, Minh Duc aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem in manufacturing, construction, and engineering in order to create sustainable value for society as well as meaningful opportunities for its workforce.
Founded in 2010, Minh Duc Group has progressively strengthened its expertise and mastered the “materials – engineering – construction” value chain within the transportation infrastructure sector, spanning both civil and industrial projects. To date, Minh Duc has successfully completed more than 3,000 projects both domestically and internationally, establishing a strong reputation in international markets such as Cambodia and Saudi Arabia, while gradually expanding its presence into France and the broader Europe market. A reporter from Automation Today Magazine conducted a brief interview with Trần Đại Nghĩa, Chief Executive Officer of Minh Duc Group, regarding the application of science and technology, digital transformation, and investment in human resources as part of the company’s strategy for international integration, market expansion, construction and engineering operations, and technology transfer abroad. - Reporter: “In the context of international integration and increasing global competition, how have you and the leadership of Minh Duc Group guided the company to both establish a strong brand presence in Vietnam’s construction industry and expand internationally through technology transfer and overseas operations?” - Mr Tran Dai Nghia: Minh Duc Group’s journey to success over the past 15 years has not been easy. The company has consistently focused on investing in people, technology, and digital transformation. Between 2020 and 2021, Minh Đức Group began its digital transformation journey, which was an extremely challenging process. It took nearly two years, and by 2023, the company successfully completed its digital transformation. Since then, all of Minh Đức Group’s operations have been digitized — from procurement, scientific and technical activities, construction, management, and manufacturing to every other aspect of the business — all of which are now handled on digital platforms. To enhance credibility and strengthen its position, it is essential to invest in technology and adopt new technological solutions. Minh Duc Group has established a dedicated technology development department, where the company’s engineers actively research and explore advanced technologies from abroad. They then study, innovate, and adapt these technologies to ensure they can be applied most effectively to the practical needs and various sectors of life in Vietnam. Among Minh Duc Group’s practical high-tech solutions are temporary anchoring systems used in the basements of high-rise buildings, as well as the production of anchor bulbs integrated into permanent anchoring systems for applications such as landslide stabilization and slope treatment. All of these technologies have been developed by Minh Đức Group’s in-house research and innovation team. - Reporter: “What achievements best demonstrate Minh Duc Group’s effective application of science and technology, as well as its use of high-quality human resources in the fields of construction, engineering, and technology transfer, sir? - Mr Tran Dai Nghia: For a brand to grow strongly and gain international recognition, modernization and technological advancement must be implemented. Minh Đức Group carried out a project for Sun Group involving anti-uplift technology at the Marina Hạ Long embankment. Prior to Minh Đức’s involvement, several other contractors had been selected by Sun Group, but none succeeded. Minh Đức conducted trials and achieved successful results. Even after multiple heavy rainstorms, the structure remained unaffected, and the technology has since been widely adopted. At present, Minh Duc Group has expanded its technology solution exports and technology transfer activities to five international markets: France, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Cambodia, and Laos. The company has established subsidiaries in these markets and continues to strengthen trade promotion, export activities, and engineering exchanges with international partners in order to foster learning opportunities and facilitate technology transfer. Typically, Minh Duc Group undertakes overseas design packages and projects and brings them back to Vietnam, where Vietnamese engineers are responsible for the design work, technology solutions, testing, and implementation for foreign enterprises. Over more than 15 years of establishment and development, Minh Đức Group has gradually affirmed its brand and is now recognized as one of the reputable corporations in the fields of construction, engineering, and technology transfer.To build the Minh Đức Group of today, from the very first days of its establishment, we have consistently focused on developing high-quality human resources, placing people at the center of our strategy and science and technology at the core of our operations. We continuously pursue innovation and apply advanced global technologies to reinforce our reputation and commitment to quality. |
