Hanoi, 3 November 2026 – National Economics University (NEU) welcomed a delegation from Tsinghua University, China, led by Professor Peng Gang, Vice President and Provost, for discussions on strengthening institutional collaboration, with a particular focus on online education, artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning, and digital transformation in higher education.

Representatives of NEU and Tsinghua University during their meeting in Hanoi.

The meeting was hosted by Professor To Trung Thanh, Vice President of NEU, and attended by Dr Pham Sy Long, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation; Associate Professor Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Centre for Distance Education; Dr Le Viet Thuy, Director of the Centre for Applied Information Technology; Associate Professor Ha Huy Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

The Tsinghua delegation also included Professor Wang Shuaiguo, Director of the Online Education Centre; Dr Chen Wei, Board Director of XuetangX; and Mr Li Yifan, Senior Manager of the Online Education Centre.

Building on an Established Partnership

The visit builds on the educational cooperation agreement signed between NEU and Tsinghua University in March 2025, witnessed by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. The agreement provides a framework for cooperation in education, research and academic exchange.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the National Economics University and Prof. Peng Gang – Vice President of Tsinghua University at the meeting

Institutional engagement has continued through several initiatives. In April 2026, NEU held discussions with representatives of the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) on opportunities for academic collaboration and exchange.
In July 2026, NEU’s Executive MBA program collaborated with Tsinghua SIGS to organize a seminar entitled “Opportunities for Cooperation between China and Vietnam”, bringing together academic perspectives and business experience.

These initiatives have helped establish a foundation for further engagement between the two universities.

Exploring Opportunities in Digital Education

A central focus of the meeting was the exchange of experience and exploration of potential collaboration in online education, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), digital learning resources and AI-enhanced teaching and learning.

The participation of Tsinghua University’s Online Education Centre and XuetangX provided an opportunity to discuss approaches to developing online learning platforms, delivering digital education and integrating emerging technologies into university teaching.

Representatives of the two universities exchange commemorative gifts during the visit.

For NEU, the discussions were particularly relevant to its ongoing efforts to enhance digital learning and innovate teaching practices. Representatives from NEU’s distance education, information technology and data science units explored opportunities for professional exchange and knowledge sharing with their Tsinghua counterparts.

Advancing Practical Institutional Cooperation

Both universities expressed their interest in building on the 2025 cooperation agreement through continued dialogue and closer engagement between relevant academic and professional units.

Potential next steps include further exchanges of experience, connections between specialist teams and exploration of mutually beneficial initiatives in digital education and technology-enhanced learning.

Group photo of the National Economics University and Tsinghua University delegations.

The visit reaffirmed the value of the NEU–Tsinghua partnership and highlighted opportunities to translate institutional cooperation into practical academic engagement.
By drawing on Tsinghua University’s experience in digital education and NEU’s commitment to educational innovation, the two institutions aim to strengthen their partnership and contribute to the advancement of teaching and learning in an increasingly digital higher education environment.

National Economics University | Department of International Cooperation