From December 23 to 26, 2025, a delegation of faculty and staff from the College of Business, National Economics University (NEU), led by Dr. Nguyen Thi Chinh, Vice President of the College of Business and Dean of the Faculty of Insurance, visited Chuo University (Japan) for working meetings.

An overview of the meeting

Welcoming the delegation on behalf of Chuo University were Prof. Kunimatsu Maki, Vice President for International Cooperation and Director of the International Center; Prof. Kimura Yuri, Dean of the Faculty of Global Management; and faculty and staff from Chuo University’s International Center.

Chuo University is one of the renowned universities in Tokyo (Japan). Established in 1885, it is distinguished by its long-standing traditions, practice-oriented education, and emphasis on developing learners’ skills. With its reputation for quality education, diverse fields of study, and extensive international cooperation network, Chuo University consistently ranks among Japan’s leading educational institutions and attracts large numbers of international students.

Over many years, Chuo University and NEU have built a strong and effective partnership through student and lecturer exchanges, scientific conferences, and joint research programs. This cooperation has not only helped improve the quality of education and research at both universities but also promoted academic exchange, mutual understanding, and connections between the academic communities of Vietnam and Japan.

Leadership representatives of the two universities exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photograph

At the meeting, Prof. Kunimatsu Maki and colleagues from Chuo University warmly welcomed the delegation from NEU’s College of Business and acknowledged and praised the positive results of cooperation between the two universities in recent years. Chuo University expressed its desire to further expand and deepen its partnership with NEU, particularly through lecturer and student exchanges, student summer camps, and expanded academic activities, including jointly organized conferences and collaborative publishing…

Also at the meeting, Dr. Nguyen Thi Chinh and leadership representatives from units within the College of Business presented the University’s development directions, strengths in education and research, and portfolio of international cooperation programs currently underway. Discussions focused on clarifying joint academic programs, lecturer and student exchanges, scientific research cooperation, jointly organized international conferences, and support mechanisms to promote academic activities in line with international standards…

With a vision of becoming a multidisciplinary research university spanning multiple fields and enjoying regional and international standing, NEU particularly emphasized the pivotal role of international cooperation in education and research in its long-term development strategy, viewing this as an important driver for improving educational quality, research capacity, and global integration. In this context, NEU seeks to strengthen and expand cooperation with renowned universities in Japan, working toward sustainable cooperation programs that deliver tangible benefits to both sides.

The delegation poses for a commemorative photograph at Chuo University (Japan)

The visit marks a new stage in the partnership between NEU and Chuo University (Japan), affirming NEU’s vision and international standing while contributing to its goal of becoming a sustainable, research-oriented university that meets regional and international standards in the new phase of its development.

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Article and photos: Department of Communications

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