On the morning of February 26, 2025, a business delegation from the Federal Republic of Germany visited National Economics University (NEU) for a working session as part of a visit to and meetings with several economic groups in Vietnam to promote cooperation in science and technology, market connections, and human resource development.

An overview of the meeting

Attending the working session on behalf of the German business delegation were Jan Bietendorf, Officer in Charge, Division VE2 South Asia and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania; Thomas Janze, Managing Director and Founder, Blackcam 4D GmbH; Manfred Mettendorf, Managing Director, DEV Systemtechnik GmbH; Arved Graf von Stackelberg, Managing Director, DriveLock SE; Volker Schmid, Regional Manager, Festo Didactic; Adrian P. Merkel, Managing Director, Framence; Dr. Karsten Königstein, Managing Director, Sinfosy digital GmbH; Ngo Nguyen Truc Giang, Trade Advisor, Orissa International; and Vo Nhat Vy Da, Trade Advisor, Orissa International.

Representing NEU were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; representatives of the leadership of its schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and University staff and specialists.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, holds discussions and a working session with the German business delegation

Welcoming the German business delegation on behalf of the University leadership, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu presented an overview of NEU’s development history and its education and scientific research activities.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu shared that NEU is currently implementing numerous joint academic programs with agencies, organizations, and businesses in the Federal Republic of Germany. The Vice President expressed his hope that, through the day’s discussions and working session, the two sides could build an ecosystem for cooperation between the Federal Republic of Germany and NEU, thereby promoting cooperation in education, science and technology, and innovation. He also hoped that increasing numbers of the University’s lecturers and students would have opportunities to study and conduct research in Germany, enabling them to make even more effective and positive contributions to the country’s future development.

Thanking the University leadership for their warm welcome, representatives of the German business delegation discussed and proposed areas for cooperation with NEU, including lecturer training, joint development of academic programs, expanded internship opportunities for students at businesses, and the design and equipping of laboratories and smart classrooms, among other areas, to create a hands-on learning environment for students and build connections with universities and businesses in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Delegates exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photograph at the meeting

During the working session, the two sides also presented their strengths and prospects for cooperation in creating career opportunities for students and building connections between the University and businesses.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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