This morning (February 21), National Economics University (NEU) held its 2025 Science and Technology Conference to review the results and outstanding achievements in science and technology activities in 2024 and implement the plan for 2025.

An overview of the conference

Attending the conference were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Training Council; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; members of the Science and Training Council; representatives of the leadership of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and faculty and staff from across the University.

Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management, presents the report reviewing science and technology activities in 2024 and outlining directions and tasks for 2025

At the conference, Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management, briefly reviewed science and technology activities in 2024 and outlined directions and tasks for 2025. In 2024, NEU recorded many achievements to be proud of in science and technology, maintaining and strengthening its position as one of the country’s leading research centers in economics, management, and business administration, and pioneering research into and implementation of digital technology applications in the management of businesses and other organizations.

The system of documents governing science and technology activities is largely complete and regularly updated. Facilities, databases, and funding for science and technology activities have also received attention and substantial investment. The scientific research workforce has consistently led institutions specializing in economics, management, and business administration in both size and quality, and continues to grow in size and improve in quality. The University has consistently ranked among the leading institutions in the number of national-level, ministerial-level, and equivalent programs and research projects. The number and quality of international publications in ISI/Scopus-indexed journals continue to increase. Alongside this, conferences and seminars have improved in quality, generated considerable public interest, and promoted international integration. Policy recommendations submitted to central agencies have also contributed to the country’s socioeconomic development. Expert opinions shared by NEU researchers in the mass media have had a positive impact. Student scientific research results have consistently ranked first among higher education institutions in these fields…

In 2025, NEU aims to maintain and strengthen its position as one of the country’s leading research centers in economics, management, and business administration. It will also continue to expand research and advisory activities on economic policy and corporate governance in Vietnam. The University will provide timely input on critical issues in the country’s socioeconomic development and enhance its international scientific standing by continuing to significantly increase the number of international publications in ISI- and Scopus-indexed journals, achieving the highest number of published scientific works per lecturer among economics universities and approaching the level of major universities in the region. It will develop mechanisms and policies to encourage research and increase investment in research; diversify resources for scientific research; strengthen international cooperation in scientific research; and strengthen links between research, education, and practice, conducting research commissioned by state management agencies, businesses, and organizations.

Delegates exchange views and contribute ideas at the conference

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, speaks at the conference

At the conference, in recognition of achievements and efforts in conducting scientific research activities, the President of NEU signed a Decision awarding Certificates of Merit to groups and individuals who made significant contributions to the University’s science and technology activities in 2024.

Dr. Bui Kien Trung, Deputy Head of the Department of General Affairs, announces the Decision on commendations

University leaders present Certificates of Merit to groups and individuals for their contributions to science and technology activities in 2024

Dr. Trinh Mai Van, Deputy Head of the Department of Research Management, serves as master of ceremonies at the conference

Delegates pose for a commemorative photo at the conference

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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