At the invitation of the Institute of Economic Research at Kyoto University, Japan, a delegation from National Economics University (NEU), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, visited the Institute for a working session on March 11, 2024.

The delegation at the Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Japan

The delegation also included Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Dinh Bao, Head of the Department of Personnel and Organization; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Chi, Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting; and Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation.

The University delegation meets with representatives of the Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Japan

Welcoming and meeting with the delegation at the Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Japan, were Prof. Yoshihiko Nishiyama, Director of the Institute of Economic Research, and Prof. Mizobata Satoshi, Director of the Center for Policy Research at Kyoto University.

At the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong shared information about the University’s scientific research and consulting activities over its nearly 70-year history. Delegation members then discussed several proposals for scientific research cooperation, including jointly conducting research on specialized topics, co-organizing international conferences, and exchanging scholars and researchers. In their discussions with the delegation, Prof. Yoshihiko Nishiyama and Prof. Mizobata Satoshi both said they had greatly looked forward to the meeting to discuss the issues raised by the delegation. They also expressed their appreciation for the visit and discussed proposals to expand international cooperation in scientific research on applied economics, growth, and economic policy.

At the conclusion of the meeting, leadership representatives from the two institutions agreed on several principles and areas of cooperation, including joint research in applied economics and policy research, co-organizing international conferences, exchanging research scholars, and supporting training for lecturers…

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, presents a commemorative gift to Prof. Yoshihiko Nishiyama, Director of the Kyoto Institute of Economic Research

The working visit concluded successfully, opening up opportunities for scientific research cooperation with the Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Japan.

Kyoto University, Japan, is a leading research-oriented university in Japan and worldwide. The University ranks 55th in the world in the THE Ranking. Established in 1962, the Kyoto Institute of Economic Research (KIER) at Kyoto University is the only social science research institute in Japan focused on economic theory. The Institute’s research activities are recognized both nationally and internationally and encompass econometric analysis, economic strategies and institutions, financial research, and complex economic systems.

In 2010, KIER was designated a Joint Usage/Research Center by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), with a particular emphasis on complex systems, economic strategies, and organizations. The Institute is dedicated to serving the international research community as a leading research center in theoretical economics and is committed to providing high-quality research and educational opportunities for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.

The delegation poses for a commemorative photo with experts from the Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Japan

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