On the morning of April 23, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) and Piaggio Vietnam signed a cooperation agreement, marking the beginning of their partnership and opening up numerous opportunities for sustainable development in the future.

Delegates attending the signing ceremony

Representing Piaggio Vietnam at the signing ceremony were Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, along with representatives of relevant departments and divisions of Piaggio Vietnam.

Representing NEU were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the NEU Trade Union; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business; along with leadership representatives from colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; socio-political organizations; and faculty and staff from across the University.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, expressed his delight and appreciation for the spirit of cooperation between the two organizations. Prof. Pham Hong Chuong expressed confidence that the signing ceremony that day between Piaggio Vietnam and NEU would open up a new opportunity and mark a new stage in the strategic partnership between the University and the company.

The President of NEU also emphasized that support from leading brands such as Piaggio would help improve the quality of education and connect theory with practice, while enabling NEU students to gain experience in a real business environment, develop professional skills, and prepare to enter the market for highly skilled labor.

Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, delivers remarks

The cooperation agreement signing ceremony between NEU and Piaggio Vietnam marked a new stage in the relationship between the University and the company, helping advance a practice-oriented education model while giving students greater exposure to a professional work environment while still at university.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, sign the cooperation agreement

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, exchange gifts and pose for commemorative photos

Delegates attending the signing ceremony pose for a commemorative group photo

As part of the program, Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, also held a session with NEU students on the theme “Career Wheels and a Global Mindset.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ta Van Loi, Rector of the College of Business, delivers the opening remarks

Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, is known as the person behind strategies that have expanded the global reach of iconic motorcycle brands such as Vespa, Liberty, and others.

Gianluca Fiume, CEO of Piaggio Asia-Pacific, shares his insights at the event

During the program, Gianluca Fiume shared his personal career journey, from his early career days in Italy to his senior executive role at Piaggio, a renowned group with more than 70 years of global development. Each milestone in his journey offered valuable lessons in leadership thinking, innovation, and the ability to adapt in the context of globalization.

In particular, he emphasized the importance of understanding oneself deeply, daring to step outside one’s comfort zone, and maintaining one’s passion—core elements in building a sustainable career in a time of change.

NEU students ask the speaker questions during the talk show

This CEO Talk program not only provided a space for interaction and the sharing of practical knowledge but also served as a bridge bringing students closer to world-class leadership thinking. It is part of a series of activities aimed at fostering a mindset geared toward international integration, developing professional skills, and shaping long-term goals for NEU students.

The atmosphere at the talk show’s product displays outside the auditorium

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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