On the morning of October 28, 2024, a delegation from Tokyo Sanritsu Academy, Japan, led by Koyama Mikio, Chairman of the Academy, visited and held a working session at National Economics University (NEU).

An overview of the meeting

Welcoming and meeting with the delegation on behalf of NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Quang Vinh, Director of the Center for Distance Education; Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation; along with representatives of the leadership of functional units and the University’s faculty and staff.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, and Koyama Mikio, Chairman of Tokyo Sanritsu Academy, exchange views during the working session

On behalf of the University’s leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President, warmly welcomed Koyama Mikio, Chairman of Tokyo Sanritsu Academy, and his delegation to NEU for a visit and working session.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong shared that, in recent years, cooperation between NEU and universities, organizations, and businesses in Japan has grown strongly and is considered one of the University’s strategic directions for cooperation.

Tokyo Sanritsu Academy is one of Japan’s most prestigious Japanese-language schools. With the aim of supporting students in the distance education program who are studying and working in Japan, as well as expanding admissions to the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong expressed his hope that the two sides would soon complete the legal procedures and formally sign a cooperation agreement to deliver the distance education program in Japan.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, and Koyama Mikio, Chairman of Tokyo Sanritsu Academy, exchange gifts and pose for commemorative photos

In response to the warm welcome from Assoc. Prof. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President, Koyama Mikio, Chairman of Tokyo Sanritsu Academy, expressed his particular admiration and high regard for NEU’s achievements over nearly 70 years.

Koyama Mikio shared that Tokyo Sanritsu Academy was established in 2001 by the Sanritsu Education Group in Suginami, one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards. Sanritsu (Tam Lap) in the Academy’s name means “Establishing aspirations, Taking action, Cultivating virtue,” reflecting the desire to nurture talented individuals with integrity who strive to advance in life and make continuous efforts.

During its more than 21 years of operation, learners at Tokyo Sanritsu have passed entrance examinations to well-known universities and colleges, and the Academy has been recognized as an outstanding school by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education (Nisshinkyo).

Koyama Mikio expressed his hope that educational cooperation between the two institutions would open up new and promising opportunities for learners from both countries. Opportunities for student and lecturer exchanges would also be explored and developed.

Delegates attending the meeting pose for a commemorative group photo

It is hoped that cooperation between NEU and Tokyo Sanritsu Academy will yield outstanding achievements and contribute to strengthening Vietnam–Japan friendship in education.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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