This morning, National Economics University (NEU) held a gathering to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20, expressing gratitude for and honoring teachers’ contributions to education. This year’s event held particular significance as it marked the beginning of a series of activities leading up to the 70th anniversary of National Economics University. That journey would not be complete without the quiet dedication of generations of lecturers who have sown, and continue to sow, the seeds of knowledge and inspire generations of students to reach further.

External guests attending the gathering included Nguyen Duc Hien, Deputy Head of the Central Commission for Policy and Strategy; and Dang Quoc Chinh, Chair of the Board of Directors of Tran Phu Electric Mechanical Joint Stock Company.

Representing NEU were Meritorious Teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Meritorious Teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President; Meritorious Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice President; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Chair of the NEU Trade Union.

Former University leaders attending included People’s Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Huong, former President, former Deputy Chair of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education, and deputy to the 11th National Assembly; Meritorious Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Thuong, former President; People’s Teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Manh Hung, former President, former Secretary of the Party Committee, former Deputy Minister of Education and Training, and deputy to the 12th National Assembly; People’s Teacher Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, former President, former Secretary of the Party Committee, and former Chair of the University Council; Meritorious Teacher Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, former President; Meritorious Teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ngo Duc Cat, former Secretary of the Party Committee; Dinh Thien Dao, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Vice President; Meritorious Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Do, former Secretary of the Party Committee and former Vice President; Meritorious Teacher Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, former Chair of the University Council; Meritorious Teacher Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Loan, former Vice President; People’s Teacher Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Van Hoa, former Vice President; Le Dam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Quang Tho, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; and People’s Teacher Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Lam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee. Also attending were NEU leaders from different periods; leaders of schools, departments, faculties, institutes, centers, and sociopolitical organizations; People’s Teachers and Meritorious Teachers; and generations of the University’s lecturers, staff, and employees.

At NEU’s gathering to celebrate Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong highlighted the spirit of “Respecting teachers and valuing learning,” an enduring national value. He emphasized: “Although Vietnamese society has gone through many different stages of historical development, the teaching profession has always been honored at every stage. This demonstrates the Vietnamese people’s respect for intellect and thirst for knowledge. Each November 20, we reflect together on NEU’s journey of establishment and development. Throughout that journey, our teachers have always embodied integrity, intellectual excellence, and great aspirations, quietly but persistently sowing each seed of knowledge and contributing to the development of the University and the country.”

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong reviewed notable achievements in 2025, a pivotal year for NEU’s development strategy for 2026–2030. Admissions exceeded targets across all modes of study. Notably, this was the first year that NEU recruited students for and successfully delivered its NEU E-Learning distance education academic program in Japan. NEU also introduced two new undergraduate majors, bringing the total number of undergraduate academic programs to 89, while five graduate programs are being developed to meet societal needs.

Quality assurance efforts continued to make an impact, with 12 programs accredited against domestic standards and 21 programs preparing for evaluation by FIBAA, bringing the proportion of accredited programs to nearly 60%. NEU maintained its position in the 301–400 band of the THE Impact Rankings, demonstrating its clear contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The qualifications of the teaching faculty continued to improve, with nearly 70% holding doctoral degrees and most able to work in English in international academic environments. In 2025, two more University educators were recognized as meeting the standards for the title of professor and 15 for the title of associate professor, demonstrating the strong development of its academic faculty.

In science and technology, NEU continued to lead economics universities with 330 ISI/Scopus articles, with Q1 articles accounting for nearly 40% of those with lecturers as lead authors. The University continued to affirm its role as a trusted source of policy advice for the Party, the State, and ministries and sectors, further consolidating its leading position in research and innovation…

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong affirmed that these achievements reflected the collective efforts, solidarity, and dedication of the University’s staff. As artificial intelligence, big data, and the digital economy reshape higher education, each lecturer is expected to continue innovating teaching methods, strengthen applied research, and build an open academic environment, helping develop a workforce with creative thinking and strong adaptability.

NEU’s approaching 70th anniversary in 2026 will be a special milestone for reflecting on its development, honoring its achievements, and looking toward greater goals in a new era. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong called on the University’s teaching community, generations of lecturers, students, and alumni to join together in preparing for the 70th anniversary celebration, with the aim of creating a milestone worthy of NEU’s traditions—not merely an event, but a turning point in the University’s development.

On behalf of the University leadership, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong expressed deep gratitude to generations of educators who have devoted themselves and contributed to NEU’s development, as well as to partners, alumni, and news and media agencies that have consistently supported the University over the years. He wished the University’s teachers, faculty and staff, learners, and students a meaningful Vietnamese Teachers’ Day on November 20.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, also affirmed the University’s commitment to continuing to invest in human resource development, building an innovation ecosystem, vigorously advancing digital transformation, increasing its contributions to the country’s sustainable development, and working together to build NEU into a pioneering university that leads and serves the nation’s sustainable development.

University leaders present flowers in appreciation to former University leaders and People’s Teachers from different periods

University leaders conduct the launch ceremony for the new web portal

If knowledge is the light guiding the future, technology provides the wings that help that light spread further in the digital era. Marking an important step in its digital transformation strategy, NEU also officially launched its new web portal at the event.

Beyond an interface redesign, the platform opens a gateway to the University’s digital era, where information is shared in real time and the user experience is comprehensively enhanced. The new web portal is positioned as NEU’s “digital heart,” helping modernize its operational, learning, and governance environments in the coming period.

Singers Hoang Hai and Uyen Linh take part in the program

The gathering also featured a special arts program that offered deeply moving moments, blending music with expressions of gratitude so that every melody and song became a message to the teachers who have worked tirelessly to nurture the knowledge and futures of generations of students. The presence of singers Hoang Hai and Uyen Linh made the gathering even warmer, livelier, and more meaningful.

The gathering concluded in joy and emotion, leaving a lasting impression of gratitude, respect, and sincere appreciation for teachers. It was not only an occasion to honor their contributions but also a source of inspiration for the NEU community to continue striving, developing, and innovating, remaining committed to the goal of “Integrity – Intellectual excellence – Great aspirations” on the journey ahead.

Some images from the gathering:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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