Da Nang, Vietnam – 30 May 2025 – In a bold step toward sustainable urban development, EV Surya (Vietnam), Ecopeace (South Korea), and KILSA Global (Singapore) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at DAVAS 2025. This marks a trilateral Innovation Partnership Agreement to pioneer smart urban water management technologies in Da Nang.
The strategic partnership, witnessed by the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang and the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Centre (DISSC), signifies a shared commitment to advancing environmentally responsible and socially impactful urban infrastructure in one of Vietnam’s most forward-looking cities.
Ecopeace (www.ecopeace.co.kr), an award-winning South Korean company renowned for its cutting-edge Smart Water Management solutions, brings deep technical expertise and proven innovations in carbon-reducing water systems.
EV Surya (www.evsurya.com), a Vietnamese cleantech company with a strong vision of “Limitless Thinking for Sustainable Energy,” specializes in renewable energy and sustainable urban technology development, driving future-ready solutions across Vietnam and beyond.
KILSA Global headquartered in Singapore, is a premier Global Business Builder that enables and accelerates cross-border business collaboration, innovation scaling, and market expansion throughout ASEAN and beyond.
The MoU highlights the joint intention to integrate smart water technologies with urban sustainability goals, directly contributing to Da Nang’s ambition of becoming a Regional Innovation Hub. The collaboration will focus on deploying eco-friendly, scalable solutions that support water security, carbon reduction, and enhanced quality of urban life.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to deliver integrated, clean energy and smart infrastructure solutions. Da Nang is an ideal city for innovation, and we are honored to play a role in shaping its green future alongside Ecopeace and KILSA,” said Mr. Hồ Nguyên Trường , CEO of EV Surya.
“Water is the foundation of life and sustainable growth. At Ecopeace, we are proud to bring our award-winning smart water innovations to Da Nang, in collaboration with EV Surya and KILSA Global. Together, we aim to build resilient cities powered by technology and aligned with nature,” said Mr. Michael Chae, CSO of Ecopeace.
“This MoU is not just a partnership; it’s a collective mission to shape the future of urban sustainability in Da Nang and across ASEAN,” said Mr Sean Tan, Co-Founder of KILSA Global.
With strong endorsement from Da Nang’s government and innovation stakeholders, this trilateral alliance is set to play a key role in building a sustainable and inclusive innovation ecosystem, one that prioritizes environmental stewardship, technological advancement, and social impact.
