On the morning of December 18, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) hosted a ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Chenla University, Kingdom of Cambodia, aimed at enhancing the quality of education, scientific research, and human resource development in the region.

An overview of the signing ceremony

Representing Chenla University at the ceremony were Dr. Y Lima, Rector; Hen Dalineth, Vice Rector; Kang Yuhap, Vice Rector; and representatives of the leadership of its functional units.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; and representatives of the leadership of its schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, affirmed that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding that day was not merely a formal agreement, but a foundation for long-term, substantive, and effective cooperation between the two universities. NEU has always valued cooperation with higher education institutions in Southeast Asia, with Cambodia being an important strategic partner.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong stated that, in the coming period, the two sides would focus on implementing key areas of cooperation, including student and lecturer exchanges, jointly organizing conferences and scientific conferences, and collaborating on E-learning programs. They would also expand cooperation in graduate education, particularly master’s and doctoral programs delivered in Cambodia.

Dr. Y Lima, Rector of Chenla University, delivers remarks

Representing Chenla University, Dr. Y Lima, Rector, expressed confidence in the prospects for cooperation between the two sides and spoke highly of NEU’s academic reputation and experience in education. Dr. Y Lima affirmed, “We believe that cooperation with National Economics University will bring many practical opportunities for lecturers and students at Chenla University, contributing to improvements in the quality of education and scientific research and supporting the sustainable development of Cambodia and the region.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, and Dr. Y Lima, Rector of Chenla University, sign the cooperation agreement

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, the two sides agreed to promote cooperation in academic affairs, lecturer and student exchanges, scientific research, high-quality human resource training, and the sharing of experience in university governance.

The signing ceremony marked a new stage in the cooperative relationship between NEU and Chenla University, contributing to stronger higher education connections between Vietnam and Cambodia amid increasingly extensive international integration.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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