Regional Issue Resolution: Addressing development issues related to seaweed in the ASEAN region and emphasizing the importance of ASEAN sub-regional cooperation.

High-Value Product Development: Developing high-value products such as functional foods and pharmaceuticals using seaweed to promote economic diversification in the region.

Research and Development: The Department of Pharmacy at Ton Duc Thang University will provide expertise in seaweed component analysis and extraction techniques for the development of functional foods and pharmaceuticals. FEEE will establish a monitoring and management system for seaweed cultivation using sensor and IoT technologies.

Collaborative Network: The Korea Expert Center facilitates knowledge and technology transfer between Vietnam and Korea, supports academic activities related to Korea for Vietnamese students and researchers, and promotes collaboration between Korean and Vietnamese institutions, assisting in disseminating project outcomes and impacts.

Vietnam possesses an extensive coastline and abundant marine resources, creating a highly favorable environment for seaweed cultivation. Along Vietnam's coastal areas, various types of seaweed thrive, and they are utilized in diverse industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and health supplements. Commonly cultivated seaweed species include nori (Eucheuma cottonii), Kappaphycus (Kappaphycus alvarezii), gracilaria (Gracilaria spp.), and ecklonia (Ecklonia spp.).

Seaweed cultivation significantly contributes to Vietnam's economic diversification. Apart from the agriculture and fisheries sectors, the seaweed industry offers new opportunities and contributes to the diversification of export industries.

The BCS project builds upon existing research and development efforts in seaweed cultivation. The Department of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam possess substantial expertise and technology in this field, contributing to the development of functional foods and pharmaceutical products.

Vietnam's seaweed cultivation industry is gaining momentum as it aligns with increasing interest in sustainable resource management and marine conservation. The blue carbon content of seaweed has attracted attention, fostering new possibilities for future product development and environmental protection.

Research and Development: The Department of Pharmacy at Ton Duc Thang University will provide expertise in seaweed component analysis and extraction techniques for the development of functional foods and pharmaceuticals. FEEE will establish a monitoring and management system for seaweed cultivation using sensor and IoT technologies.

Collaborative Network: The Korea Expert Center facilitates knowledge and technology transfer between Vietnam and Korea, supports academic activities related to Korea for Vietnamese students and researchers, and promotes collaboration between Korean and Vietnamese institutions, assisting in disseminating project outcomes and impacts.