On October 10, 2025, in Beijing, the Central University of Finance and Economics, China (CUEF), and National Economics University (NEU), Vietnam, jointly organized the international seminar “Real Estate Market Management and Development in Vietnam and China.”

The theme of this seminar was “Sustainable Development of the Real Estate Market: Experiences from China and Implications for Vietnam.” The seminar was an activity under the national-level science and technology research project, code KX.01.08/21-30.

A view of the seminar

Representing the Central University of Finance and Economics, China, at the seminar was Prof. Li Tao, Vice President. Representing CUEF’s School of Management Science and Engineering were Prof. Liu Zhidong, Dean; Prof. Cao Boyang, Dean of the Faculty of Urban and Real Estate Management; Assoc. Prof. Jing Zhongbei, Dean of the Faculty of Investment; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wang Yurong; Prof. Wang Zhifeng; and Prof. Liang Zheng. Representing China Jiaotong University was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Chaoyi, Dean of the Faculty of Road and Bridge Engineering.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, President of the College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Thao, Dean of the Faculty of Real Estate and Natural Resource Economics and principal investigator of project KX.01.08/21-30; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Huy Thong, Dean of the Faculty of Marketing; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Hoang Ngan, Dean of the Faculty of Human Resource Economics and Management; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Truong Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Son Tung, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Dr. Nguyen Thi Chinh, Vice President of the College of Business and Dean of the Faculty of Insurance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Tuan, Vice President of the College of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tuan, Vice Dean of the School of Business Administration; and members of the KX project team and the working delegation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, President of the College of Business, NEU, delivers remarks

In his introductory remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, President of the College of Business, NEU, expressed his pleasure at welcoming delegates from universities in the two friendly neighboring countries to the seminar. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi emphasized that the real estate markets of Vietnam and China share many similarities, not only in their development but also in their policy directions. Both countries currently face challenges that need to be addressed to achieve more stable and sustainable market development.

According to the President of NEU’s College of Business, the seminar provided an opportunity for experts and researchers from the two countries to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from one another about real estate market governance and development, while contributing useful policy recommendations to state regulatory agencies in both countries.

On this occasion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi thanked the leadership of the Central University of Finance and Economics (China) for their warm hospitality and the formal arrangements for the international seminar. He also acknowledged the dedication of researchers to studies and proposals addressing current issues in the real estate market.

In his welcoming remarks at the seminar, Prof. Li Tao, Vice President, expressed his pleasure at welcoming the delegation of researchers from Vietnam on their visit to and participation in the international seminar at the Central University of Finance and Economics. Prof. Li Tao noted that the seminar was a meaningful gathering with friends from NEU and marked a step forward in cooperation between two leading educational institutions in their respective countries.

The leader of the Central University of Finance and Economics emphasized that the seminar’s theme held practical significance and current relevance for investors and beneficiaries of the real estate market. Prof. Li Tao expressed his hope that researchers from both countries would contribute substantial professional insights, advice, and useful policy recommendations for the sector.

Prof. Li Tao wished the seminar every success and expressed his hope that the two universities would continue to expand cooperation and organize more joint seminars and conferences in the future.

Speakers from the Central University of Finance and Economics present papers at the seminar

During the seminar, researchers from both countries presented numerous in-depth papers focusing on current issues in the real estate market and infrastructure development. Specifically, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liang Zheng (Central University of Finance and Economics—CUEF) presented the paper “New Enterprise Models and Transportation Infrastructure: Evidence from China’s National Expressway System”; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wang Zhifeng (CUEF) introduced the topic “China’s Housing Market and Industry.” Representing Beijing Jiaotong University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xia Chaoyi shared research on “The Impact of Transportation Infrastructure Development on China’s Real Estate Market and Policy Implementation.”

Representing NEU, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Thao, Dean of the Faculty of Real Estate and Natural Resource Economics, presented a paper on “Developing Vietnam’s Real Estate Market toward Sustainable Economic Growth and Policy Implementation.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Thao, Dean of the Faculty of Real Estate and Natural Resource Economics and principal investigator of project KX.01.08/21-30, presents a paper at the seminar

Following the presentations by researchers from both sides, the seminar featured lively discussions with numerous contributions from researchers. The comments focused on research and addressing current difficulties in the real estate market, issues and solutions for sustainable real estate market development, transportation, rental housing, and other topics.

Representatives of the leadership of the two institutions exchange gifts and pose for commemorative photos

In his concluding remarks at the seminar, Prof. Li Tao, Vice President of the Central University of Finance and Economics, praised the discussions and papers contributed by researchers from leading universities in the two countries.

Prof. Li Tao noted that the studies presented at the seminar examined real estate market realities in depth, reflecting diverse perspectives on investment activities, housing demand, rental housing, and factors related to sustainable development, such as transportation and urban infrastructure.

The Vice President of the Central University of Finance and Economics emphasized: “Many studies have identified the influence of certain factors on the current development of the real estate markets in the two countries. I hope that researchers will continue their studies and offer further insights to help formulate investment and management policy recommendations for the Governments and real estate markets of Vietnam and China.”

Assoc. Prof. Li Tao also thanked the delegation of experts and lecturers from NEU for their dedication to research and participation in the international seminar, expressing his confidence that “Today’s seminar is a starting point, but it is opening up avenues for research cooperation in real estate, one of the areas of strength of these two leading universities in their respective countries. I hope that, in the coming period, researchers will continue to study this subject in greater depth and expand into other fields in which the two universities currently have strengths.”

Concluding his remarks, Prof. Li Tao wished the delegates, researchers, and guests good health and expressed his expectation that cooperation between the two universities, as well as between Vietnam and China, would become increasingly strong, substantive, and effective in the future.

Delegates attending the seminar pose for a commemorative photo

The seminar concluded the same day with numerous contributions to the discussions. It provided an opportunity for both sides to conduct research, exchange ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of current issues concerning the direction and governance of the real estate market. In the following days, the NEU working delegation, within the framework of project KX.01.08/21-30, will continue visits, surveys, and research activities in Beijing and several neighboring areas.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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