On October 6, 2025 in Hanoi, Mavin Group and the Institute of Biology – Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The event marks an important step toward linking scientific research with business, aiming for practical application and sustainable development.
Attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Chu Hoàng Hà – Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, leadership of the Institute of Biology, and scientists from the Academy. From Mavin Group, present were Mr. David John Whitehead – Chairman of the Board, Mr. Đào Mạnh Lương – CEO, and representatives from the Group’s leadership and management across its member companies.
According to the cooperation agreement, both parties will partner in research, technology transfer, experimentation, and the development of biological products applied in agriculture, especially in areas such as: breed selection, conservation and development of livestock genetics; application of biotechnology in husbandry, veterinary medicine and production of biological preparations; research and development of veterinary drugs, reverse genetic engineering, viral vectors, specific antibodies, and rapid disease diagnostics; application of microbiology, livestock waste treatment, and recycling of agricultural by-products toward circular, green, and sustainable agriculture.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. David John Whitehead, Chairman of Mavin Group’s Board, said: “With the desire to deepen the tie between research and practice, between science and business, I believe that today’s signing will open a new, effective, and long-term cooperative journey between Mavin and the Institute of Biology — together aiming for breakthrough achievements in biotechnology, biological drugs, and developing high-quality human resources for modern agriculture.”
Cooperation between a deeply research-oriented institute and a large agricultural and food corporation is a meaningful step for Vietnam’s agricultural industry and its community. This is not only a connection between knowledge and practice, but also an opportunity to realize the vision of building a sustainable agricultural ecosystem, reducing the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry, improving animal health, and contributing to ensuring food safety for consumers. For the first time, science and business have been closely connected on the foundation of comprehensive, long-term cooperation, sharing the common ideal of serving the community.
For the first time, science and business have been closely connected on the foundation of comprehensive, long-term cooperation, sharing the common ideal of serving the community.
Prof. Dr. Chu Hoàng Hà – Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and Director of the Institute of Biology, affirmed: “The signing event is the result of positive exchanges and work between the Institute of Biology and Mavin Group, reflecting alignment in strategic vision to connect scientific research with production practice, toward applying advanced technology and sustainable development.”
The cooperation between Mavin Group and the Institute of Biology is a milestone, reflecting the aspiration to bring science into life, linking research with production, and serving the community. This collaboration opens opportunities for Vietnam to build a green, sustainable, and highly competitive agricultural sector both regionally and globally.
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The Institute of Biology, under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, was established on March 15, 2025 through the merger of three leading research institutes: the Institute of Biotechnology, the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, and the Institute of Genomics. The mission of the Institute of Biology is to conduct basic scientific research, develop technology, and train high-level personnel in biology, biotechnology, biomedical science, agriculture, and to lead toward green transformation.
Presently, the Institute of Biology brings together nearly 400 scientists, including 8 Professors, 31 Associate Professors, 125 PhDs, and more than 100 Masters. Its facilities include 29 subordinate units with specialized laboratories, modern research centers, and national key laboratories, meeting the demands of interdisciplinary research and advanced training.
Mavin Group is a pioneering company in the agriculture-food sector, with more than 20 years of development in Vietnam. Mavin operates under a closed value chain model from “Feed – Farm – Food,” owning hundreds of livestock farms nationwide, multiple feed mills, veterinary drug plants, and a clean food processing system.
With a solid foundation and a vision toward sustainable development, Mavin always focuses on technological innovation and scientific cooperation to improve product quality, ensure biosecurity, and protect the environment.