On June 29, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held the opening ceremony for the NEU E-learning distance education program for … students in cohort two in Japan. This was not only an important milestone for the University in expanding learning opportunities for the Vietnamese community in Japan but also a demonstration of the strong growth of online education in the digital age.

University leaders and new students of the second cohort in Japan pose for a commemorative photo.

Representing NEU at the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Anh Duc, Director of the Center for Business English; MSc. Do Thu Ha, Deputy Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting; MSc. Pham Thi Phuong Thuy, Deputy Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; and MSc. Nguyen Thanh Tuan, Class Advisor for the NEU E-learning program.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers remarks.

Speaking at the opening ceremony for the NEU E-learning distance education program’s second cohort in Japan, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, warmly welcomed the new students and emphasized the special significance of this event in the effort to expand online education internationally.

Congratulating the new students on their outstanding achievement in gaining admission to the E-Learning academic program at NEU, one of Vietnam’s leading educational institutions in economics, governance, and management, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu particularly emphasized that, amid rapid globalization and digital transformation, online education has become and continues to be an essential solution for expanding access to quality learning opportunities for all.

The Vice President said that, guided by a commitment to pioneering innovation and applying modern technology, the E-Learning program in Japan marks an important step in efforts to support the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working abroad. “We understand the challenges you face in a foreign country, but we also firmly believe in every learner’s aspirations to learn and grow. NEU-Elearning will serve as a bridge, helping you access advanced knowledge flexibly and effectively, without limitations of space or time.”

At the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu also shared the University’s notable advances over the past year. Throughout nearly 70 years of development, NEU has continually affirmed its standing as a leading national center for education and research. Generations of its students have held and continue to hold important positions in agencies of the Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and major enterprises. In particular, 2024 marked two proud milestones: the Prime Minister signed a Decision granting National Economics University its new university status, and the University received institutional quality accreditation and certification from the education quality accreditation organization FIBAA (Switzerland). The University has been implementing a development strategy with a vision of becoming one of Vietnam’s five leading multidisciplinary research universities and one of Asia’s top 100 universities in economics, management, and business administration.

Addressing the new students, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu expressed his hope that today’s opening ceremony would mark not only the start of a course but also the beginning of a journey of pursuing knowledge filled with challenges and opportunities. The University is committed to supporting students, creating the best possible conditions for their learning, and continuously innovating to help them realize their full potential.

On this occasion, the Vice President also expressed his deep gratitude to the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, collaborating partners, organizations, and enterprises that have supported the program. He also recognized and commended the contributions of faculty and staff, particularly the Center for Distance Education, to developing the E-Learning education model. He affirmed that effective collaboration among the parties not only improves the quality of the Vietnamese workforce in Japan but also helps spread knowledge and connect the Vietnamese intellectual community worldwide.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education, announces the Decision on admission to the second cohort of the NEU E-learning distance education program in Japan.

Student Hoang Thi Thao Van, representing the second cohort of the NEU E-learning program in Japan, delivers remarks.

Representing the new students in the second cohort of the University’s NEU E-learning program in Japan, student Hoang Thi Thao Van expressed her pride at being given the honor of speaking at today’s opening ceremony and, on behalf of all the new students, extended sincere thanks to the NEU Board of Presidents, lecturers, and collaborating units for providing a practical and meaningful learning program specifically for the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Japan.

Student Hoang Thi Thao Van shared emotionally: “Although we are far from our homeland, we have always longed to study in our mother tongue, with Vietnamese teachers. When we learned that NEU was launching its E-learning program in Japan, we were delighted that this dream had become a reality.”

With a commitment to progress and a thirst for knowledge, Thao Van affirmed that NEU students in Japan would strive to overcome difficulties, balance work and study, and make the most of this valuable opportunity to develop themselves, improve their qualifications, and contribute to the Vietnamese community in Japan as well as to their homeland in the future. “We study not only to earn a degree, but to broaden our thinking, enhance our capabilities, and embrace better opportunities in the future. With the support of the University and our teachers, we are confident that we will write our own success stories,” Thao Van emphasized.

A representative of the new students receives a congratulatory bouquet from University leaders.

The opening ceremony for the second cohort of the University’s NEU E-Learning distance education program in Japan was held successfully. The event marked not only the start of a new course but also an important milestone in the journey to expand Vietnamese higher education globally. By bringing knowledge directly to where learners live and work, NEU continues to affirm its pioneering role in digital transformation and the internationalization of education. The program not only opens up flexible, quality learning opportunities for the Vietnamese community in Japan but also conveys a powerful message of a liberal, modern education that supports learners at every stage of their pursuit of knowledge.

Article and photos: Center for Distance Education and Department of Communications

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