On the afternoon of May 26, 2025, Mitsui Vietnam Co., Ltd. awarded three scholarships to students at National Economics University (NEU) facing difficult circumstances who had achieved outstanding results in their studies and personal development.

Representing Mitsui Vietnam Co., Ltd. at the event were Koichi Wakabayashi, General Director and Chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam; Risa Matsubara, Head of the General Planning Department; and Le Thi Mai, Deputy Head of the General Planning Department.

Representing NEU were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Dr. Vu Trong Nghia, Head of the Department of Communications; Dr. Vu Tri Tuan, Secretary of the Youth Union; Dr. Nguyen Thi Chinh, Vice President of the College of Business; and Dr. Truong Dinh Duc, Deputy Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management. Also attending were representatives of the leadership of colleges, departments, faculties, institutes and centers, along with the scholarship recipients.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking on behalf of the University’s leadership, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu shared that throughout nearly 70 years of growth and development, NEU has consistently received valuable support and partnership from businesses. Among the most meaningful and successful collaborative activities in recent years have been scholarship sponsorship programs that give students better opportunities to study and develop themselves.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu also emphasized that this was the third consecutive year that Mitsui Vietnam Co., Ltd. had sponsored scholarships for NEU students, demonstrating Mitsui’s lasting commitment to student development and the sustainable, long-term partnership between the two sides. The Vice President expressed appreciation for the scholarship opportunities Mitsui Vietnam had provided to students, affirming that they were a major source of motivation for students to continue working hard in their studies, developing themselves and advancing in life.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu expressed confidence that cooperation between Mitsui Vietnam and NEU would grow increasingly strong and solid through future joint activities.

Koichi Wakabayashi, General Director and Chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, delivers remarks

Koichi Wakabayashi, General Director of Mitsui Vietnam, said that, with a vision of becoming a dynamic business in Vietnam, Mitsui Vietnam was committed to implementing projects that have a positive impact and contribute to the country’s development. He explained that developing high-quality human resources was one of the company’s core strategies, which was why it was honored to partner with NEU on this scholarship program. The strong partnership between Mitsui Vietnam and NEU has been built and maintained over time.

Koichi Wakabayashi also emphasized that, thanks to NEU’s support, cooperation and partnership, Mitsui Vietnam was now proud to have nine NEU alumni working at the company.

“Mitsui Vietnam has been growing strongly, continually expanding its business operations in Vietnam. We have actively invested in expanding the Group in Vietnam, providing ‘high value-added’ products and services that contribute to national development. In this process, we have a great need for high-caliber talent from Vietnam and hope that more NEU alumni will join us in building a bright future for both countries,” Koichi Wakabayashi affirmed.

The General Director of Mitsui Vietnam also expressed hope that this support would motivate students to continue working hard in their studies, achieve outstanding results and contribute to their families and Vietnam in the future.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, and Koichi Wakabayashi, General Director of Mitsui Vietnam Co., Ltd., award scholarships to students

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, presents flowers to the leadership of Mitsui Vietnam Co., Ltd. in appreciation

Student Ha Anh Duong speaks on behalf of the scholarship recipients

After the ceremony, leadership representatives of the two organizations met to discuss further cooperation programs in the coming period. Accordingly, Mitsui Vietnam will continue to sponsor scholarships for students facing difficult circumstances who have good academic results, and introduce internship and employment opportunities at Mitsui Vietnam and Mitsui’s member companies to NEU students nearing graduation and NEU alumni. NEU will also provide short-term training courses for Mitsui employees based on the company’s specific requirements at each point in time.

Mitsui & Co is one of Japan’s largest corporations, with a global presence across 63 countries and approximately 500 member companies. Mitsui is also among the top 100 most profitable companies in the Fortune Global rankings published by the renowned U.S. business magazine. Mitsui & Co has been present in Vietnam since 1890 and currently has two offices, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Mitsui operates across a diverse range of business sectors, including infrastructure, energy, metals, chemicals, food, retail services, transportation, healthcare, and information and communications technology (ICT), and has successfully entered these sectors in Vietnam.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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