On August 4, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held a formal ceremony to announce the Decision recognizing its President. At the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, presented the Decision recognizing Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong as President of NEU.

An overview of the ceremony

Attending the ceremony on behalf of central agencies, ministries, departments, sectors and localities, along with international guests, were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Minh Son, Deputy Minister of Education and Training; Truong Quoc Huy, Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Duc Hien, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy; Nguyen Van Hoi, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs; Ho Sy Hung, Deputy Minister of Finance; Nguyen Viet Hung, Deputy Minister of Construction; Nguyen Thanh Son, Member of the Hanoi Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Universities and Colleges; Nguyen Ngoc An, President of the Vietnam National Union of Education; Bui Dinh Long, Vice Chair of the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee; Ha Lan Anh, Vice Chair of the Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee; and Colonel Nguyen Tien Dat, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Public Security. Also attending were representatives of the Embassy of New Zealand in Vietnam and the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Vietnam, and the Counselor of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Vietnam; representatives of the leadership of central agencies, ministries, departments, sectors, localities, organizations, corporations, businesses, universities, academies, and domestic and international partners; and delegates from the communes where the University had been evacuated: Quang Trung Commune and Nha Nam Commune (Bac Ninh Province), and Ha Son Commune (Thai Nguyen Province).

Representing the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), NEU’s sister institution and comprehensive cooperation partner, were Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of UEH; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao, Secretary of the UEH Party Committee; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, Vice President of UEH.

Representing the NEU leadership were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, former President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, newly appointed President; and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President. Also attending were former University leaders; members of the Party Committee and University Council; the Boards of Presidents of the College of Business, College of Economics and Public Management, and College of Technology; representatives of the leadership of socio-political organizations and units under and affiliated with the University; and all lecturers, scientists, founding members of the Economics Talent Development Fund, liaison committees, alumni and learners of NEU.

Hoang Minh Son, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Hoang Minh Son, Deputy Minister of Education and Training, emphasized that this was an important event, marking a generational transition in leadership on NEU’s path of strong and sustainable development, as the country and the entire education sector enter a new stage of development with unprecedented opportunities, challenges and demands for comprehensive, profound reform.

The Deputy Minister noted that, over nearly 70 years of development, NEU has become one of the country’s leading centers for education, research and policy advice in economics and management, with a far-reaching influence on the development of the capital, localities and many key sectors and fields. It is the dream university of hundreds of thousands of school students each year and has also nurtured many talented leaders and managers, accomplished scientists and successful entrepreneurs.

NEU is a successful model of a fully autonomous university, with a significant, positive influence and spillover effects across Vietnam’s higher education system.

The Deputy Minister acknowledged and highly commended the contributions of successive generations of NEU leaders, particularly former President Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, who played a special role in guiding the University through many important junctures and laying a solid foundation for NEU to enter a new stage of development.

On behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son presents the Decision recognizing the President of NEU and congratulatory flowers to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong

According to Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son, in the new context, higher education in general, and key universities such as NEU in particular, have an exceptionally important role.

NEU must be a center for developing high-quality human resources in economics, management, finance, technology and public policy, and a place that generates and disseminates new knowledge and leads innovation in economic thinking and development models. It must also be an important academic and policy partner to the State, businesses and society; pursue extensive international integration in academic and scientific activities; and serve as a prominent representative of Vietnamese universities in the region and globally.

To meet these requirements and expectations, NEU needs to continue its pioneering role in innovating curricula and teaching methods in conjunction with digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence, promoting scientific research and innovation, business cooperation and internationalization, and expanding opportunities for development. This task rests not only with the entire University, but particularly with its leadership.

“A major university cannot do without leaders who have resolve, vision, dedication and organizational capabilities,” the Deputy Minister said.

Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son emphasized that Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, the newly appointed President of NEU, had developed his career at this very institution, received systematic training, gained extensive practical work experience and held many important management positions. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong has a deep understanding of NEU’s values and development aspirations, as well as a reform-minded, receptive and decisive approach.

The trust placed in Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong through his appointment as President is not only a testament to his individual capabilities, but also reflects the unity and great expectations of the University community and the confidence of the state management agency.

“In his new position, I expect Bui Huy Nhuong to build on the core values established over many terms of office; promote governance reform, modernize the university model, and advance autonomy alongside social responsibility. At the same time, he should develop professional, dedicated faculty and staff capable of integration; build a dynamic ecosystem for academic work and innovative entrepreneurship; and foster a spirit of open inquiry and citizenship in every student,” the Deputy Minister said.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, newly appointed President of NEU, delivers remarks

In his acceptance remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, newly appointed President of NEU, affirmed that successive generations of NEU leaders have been exemplary models of intellect, resolve and dedication. Their achievements and lasting contributions constitute a valuable legacy that both motivates the University’s leadership and places a responsibility on them to continue writing glorious chapters in NEU’s history.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong observed that we are living in a changing world, where higher education has moved beyond national borders and is becoming an inseparable part of globalization, the rapidly unfolding scientific and technological revolution, digital transformation and the rise of artificial intelligence.

Vietnam is entering an era of vigorous advancement, with breakthrough Resolutions from the Party Central Committee setting new directions for socioeconomic development, education and training, science and technology, and the intellectual workforce. These changes are having a profound impact on the missions, organizational models and operating methods of higher education institutions.

“The new context presents both opportunities and challenges for NEU to continue affirming its pioneering role in Vietnam’s higher education system and achieve international standing. This requires us, on the one hand, to continue building on the core values forged over many generations and, on the other, to establish new strategic directions for development, with concrete and decisive action programs to drive stronger development for NEU in the new era.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong also noted that becoming President of NEU was a tremendous honor as well as a challenging responsibility. Assoc. Prof. Bui Huy Nhuong affirmed that he would strive to contribute all his intellect, dedication and spirit of service to repay the confidence of MOET’s leadership, as well as the trust, affection and confidence placed in him by generations of leaders and the University’s faculty and staff.

“I believe that, with the determination, unity and shared commitment of the University’s faculty and staff, we will follow in the footsteps of previous generations to jointly build NEU into a research-oriented university, among the top five universities in Vietnam, striving to rank among the top 100 universities in Asia and achieve a high position in world rankings,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong said.

NEU faculty and staff present flowers to congratulate Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, the new President

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, outgoing President, delivers remarks

Also at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, outgoing President of NEU, expressed his deep gratitude to the leadership of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) for their continued attention and support throughout his service, from his time as a member of the NEU Board of Presidents and as President of National Economics University to his subsequent tenure as President of the University. He also expressed particular appreciation for the support of the University Council, faculty and staff, generations of educators, and partners, who have consistently stood by and encouraged the University to successfully fulfill its assigned tasks.

Prof. Pham Hong Chuong also shared his heartfelt feelings and happiness about returning to his role as a lecturer and continuing to contribute to and support NEU’s development in the new phase. He expressed confidence that, under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, the new President, and the collective leadership, NEU would grow ever stronger, advancing steadily in service of the country’s development and continuing the University’s distinguished mission and its considerable responsibilities.

University leaders present flowers to Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong as a token of appreciation

The appointment of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong as President of NEU not only demonstrates the confidence of the Party Committee, the University Council and faculty and staff in a dedicated educator with experience and management capabilities, but also affirms the University’s determination to continue renewing its university governance model, implement comprehensive digital transformation, and enhance the quality of education, scientific research and international integration.

With his strategic vision and deep understanding of the University’s operations, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong is expected to carry forward its fine traditions, inspire a spirit of innovation and harness collective strengths to achieve breakthroughs in development, leading NEU into a new phase of development toward its goal of becoming a smart university, ranking among Vietnam’s top five universities and striving to join Asia’s top 100 universities and achieve a high position in world rankings.

Truong Quoc Huy, Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Nguyen Duc Hien, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Policies and Strategies, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Nguyen Van Hoi, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Ho Sy Hung, Deputy Minister of Finance, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Nguyen Viet Hung, Deputy Minister of Construction, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Nguyen Thanh Son, Member of the Hanoi Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Committee of Hanoi Universities and Colleges, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Nguyen Ngoc An, Chair of the Vietnam National Union of Education, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Bui Dinh Long, Vice Chair of the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee, presents flowers to congratulate the new President

Leaders of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City present flowers to congratulate the new President of NEU

Truong Quoc Huy, Secretary of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee, and Nguyen Duc Hien, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Policies and Strategies, present flowers to Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong as a token of appreciation

Dr. Le Dinh Nghi, Director of the Department of Personnel and Organization, MOET, announces the Decision recognizing the President of NEU

MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, serves as master of ceremonies

Selected photos from the ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

Media coverage of the ceremony:

Hanoi Television: NEU Has a New President

Lao Dong: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Assumes the Position of President of NEU

Nhan Dan: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Assumes Duties as President of NEU

Dai Bieu Nhan Dan: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Officially Assumes Duties as President of NEU

Vnexpress: NEU Aims to Rank Among Asia’s Top 100

Vietnamnet: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong: NEU Will Be Among Vietnam’s Top Five Universities

Dan Tri: Deputy Minister of Education and Training: “Key Universities Lead Innovation in Thinking”

Giao Duc & Thoi Dai: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Becomes President of NEU

Giao Duc Viet Nam: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Officially Assumes Duties as President of NEU

Tien Phong: Who Is the New President of NEU?

Thanh Nien: NEU Has a New 52-Year-Old President

Cong An Nhan Dan: NEU Has a New President

An Ninh Thu Do: New President of National Economics University: Striving to Rank Among Asia’s Top 100 Universities

Dan Viet: What Did NEU’s New President, Born in 1973, Say on the Day He Received His Appointment Decision?

Doi Song & Phap Luat: A Profile of NEU’s New President

Cong Dan & Khuyen Hoc: NEU Aims to Rank Among Asia’s Top 100 Universities

Tai Chinh & Doanh Nghiep Magazine: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong Becomes President of NEU

Thi Truong Tai Chinh: NEU Alumnus Becomes President of the University

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