On the morning of May 14, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held a scientific seminar on “Development directions for National Economics University for 2025-2030” to gather input to refine the draft Political Report to be submitted to the 29th University Party Congress for the 2025-2030 term.

An overview of the seminar

Attending the seminar were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union; leaders and former leaders of the University; members of the Party Organization’s Executive Committee and the University Council; leaders of subordinate Party organizations and Party cells; and representatives of the leadership of departments, faculties, institutes, and centers.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, delivers the opening remarks

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, emphasized that preparing the Political Report was an exceptionally important task, not only to ensure the Congress’s success but, more importantly, to chart an overall development path for NEU over the next five years and beyond. The Political Report is a collective undertaking drawing on collective wisdom, with those present forming the “core” responsible for this task. It must therefore draw on the wisdom of the entire University Party Organization and all staff and Party members.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho also noted that the Congress Documents Subcommittee and its Secretariat had been preparing the draft Political Report to ensure continuity and development, closely following the principles, guiding approaches, methods, guiding viewpoints, and outline agreed upon by the University Party Committee. The draft Political Report had also been discussed and received feedback at the University Party Committee and at congresses of the University’s subordinate Party organizations and Party cells. However, many new and challenging issues concerning NEU’s development strategy for the 2025-2030 term required further discussion in a genuinely democratic, thorough, and multifaceted manner to achieve a high degree of consensus.

Assoc. Prof. Bui Duc Tho, Chair of the University Council, expressed his hope that every staff member and Party member would demonstrate a sense of responsibility and proactively contribute to producing a Political Report of the highest quality. The seminar’s outcomes would provide valuable reference material for the Documents Subcommittee and its Secretariat to further refine the report for submission to the upcoming Party Congress, reflecting the determination and spirit of renewal of the entire Party Organization in NEU’s new stage of development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization, presents the paper “Refining the organizational structure and improving the quality of human resources at National Economics University for 2025-2030”

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management, presents the paper “Directions for science and technology development at National Economics University for 2025-2030”

Dr. Le Viet Thuy, Director of the Center for Information Technology Applications, presents the paper “Digital transformation at National Economics University for 2025-2030: toward a smart university model and extensive application of artificial intelligence in management, education, and scientific research”

Dr. Vu Trong Nghia, Head of the Department of Communications, presents the paper “Strategic directions for communications at National Economics University for 2025-2030”

At the seminar, participants focused their discussions and feedback on several key areas to ensure the best possible preparation of the draft Political Report for submission to the 29th University Party Congress, including: (1) The development strategy, organizational model, and governance of the University and its constituent units; and the human resource development strategy for 2025-2030. (2) Improving educational quality, renewing curricula and teaching methods, and applying educational technology in the new context. (3) Developing the University’s scientific research and technology activities in conjunction with implementing the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. (4) Building a smart university; and applying information technology and artificial intelligence in the University’s education, research, governance, and operations. (5) Strategies to improve and raise the University’s rankings; and strengthening international accreditation and internal quality assurance. (6) Attracting international students and expanding student exchange programs with universities abroad; and attracting international lecturers and scientists to participate in education, research, and consulting activities at the University. (7) Cooperation with businesses, entrepreneurship, and learner care and support. (8) The University’s communications strategy, brand identity, and image promotion. (9) Strengthening financial capacity and renewing financial management mechanisms to meet the University’s development needs; reforming remuneration arrangements and increasing income for public employees and other workers. (10) A strategy to expand the University’s space and facilities to meet the requirements of new modes of educational delivery.

The Presidium chairs the seminar’s discussion session

The seminar took place in a serious, democratic, and constructive atmosphere, drawing responsible and candid contributions from participants. The thoughtful views shared at the seminar will provide an important basis for refining the draft Political Report, contributing to the best possible preparations for the 29th Party Congress of National Economics University for the 2025-2030 term.

Participants exchange views and engage in discussions at the seminar

The seminar concluded successfully, affirming the spirit of renewal, initiative, and strong political determination of the entire Party Organization in developing a sustainable and comprehensive development strategy for NEU in the new stage.

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Article and photos: Department of Communications

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