This morning (June 21, 2025), National Economics University (NEU) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Alumni Network and announced the Economic Talent Development Fund. The event marks an important step in efforts to build a connected, sustainable educational ecosystem, helping strengthen ties between the University and generations of its students.

Overview of the ceremony

Attending the program were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chair of the University Council, and Chair of the NEU Alumni Network Executive Board; Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; leadership representatives from colleges, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; faculty and staff; and alumni from across the country.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chair of the University Council, and Chair of the NEU Alumni Network Executive Board, delivers welcoming remarks

Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Chair of the University Council and Chair of the NEU Alumni Network Executive Board, noted that NEU has a 69-year history of growth and development. Throughout that time, the University has trained a highly qualified, capable workforce for the country.

The University’s alumni have gone on to work in every region of the country and across all fields, contributing to the nation’s socioeconomic development. These alumni have directly helped write the history of NEU and made the University proud.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, the NEU Alumni Network was officially established 10 years ago and has become a “strong bridge” connecting the past with the future—a place where the spirit of gratitude expressed in the saying “When drinking water, remember its source” permeates every activity, inspiring each member of the NEU Alumni Network to help create meaningful initiatives.

“We have every right to be proud of building a broad network, the most successful in Vietnam’s higher education system—a place where alumni success stories ignite the aspirations of thousands of NEU students today. Beyond that, the bonds among fellow alumni extend into society, creating a sustainable educational ecosystem where knowledge is continually passed down through generations of learners and students at the University,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho said.

The Chair of the University Council and Chair of the NEU Alumni Network Executive Board emphasized that, throughout the network’s development, NEU alumni have together written inspiring chapters of its history through noble acts.

These range from class reunions filled with the warmth of teacher-student bonds and friendships to joint investments in facilities that help the University reach an international level; from building bridges between businesses and the University to charitable programs. Images of new school sites built by the University’s alumni and meaningful humanitarian efforts, including assistance for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, storms, and floods, have helped promote a positive image of NEU in the community and society.

“NEU is proud of its alumni, not only for their contributions to the country’s socioeconomic development, but also for their generosity and the affection they hold for the University, their teachers, and their friends.

I am deeply moved by the affection each alumnus holds for the University. Whatever positions they hold, when our alumni return to the University, they remain students filled with affection for their teachers and friends. This is a cherished humanistic value that generations have cultivated and passed down from one generation to the next,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho shared.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho also noted that the Economic Talent Development Fund was founded by NEU alumni themselves. Although still in its infancy, the Fund has noble purposes and ambitious aspirations. It will nurture and develop economic talent to shoulder the responsibility of developing the national economy in the future, carrying forward and building on the pride of previous generations of alumni.

“Now, as the country enters a new era, the NEU Alumni Network continues to be a trusted companion. We will pioneer the development of a digital platform connecting NEU alumni globally, where knowledge knows no borders. We will make the Fund a launchpad for breakthrough ideas, helping realize the “Vietnam 2045 Aspiration”.

Above all, together we will extend the reach of NEU’s proud values, so that every alumnus becomes an economic ambassador with strength of character and a compassionate heart,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho said, expressing his hopes.

University leaders present tokens of appreciation and honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions during 2015-2025

Nguyen Dinh Thang, Chair of the Board of Directors of Hong Co Group and Vice Chair of the Network Executive Board, speaks on behalf of generations of NEU alumni

Speaking on behalf of generations of alumni, Nguyen Dinh Thang, Chair of the Board of Directors of Hong Co Group and Vice Chair of the Network Executive Board, emphasized that the NEU Alumni Network has a 10-year history since its official establishment, but its foundations were in fact laid by generations of the University’s alumni long before that.

The Network is a place for the University’s alumni to connect, check in on one another, share, and jointly contribute to organizations, localities, and the country. It is also a place to come together to revisit cherished memories, visit the University and their teachers, and return to support and contribute to the University’s development.

“We are immensely proud to be alumni of NEU—a university with a record of achievement and a history spanning nearly 70 years, which has trained many senior officials of the Party, State, and Government, as well as scientific researchers, entrepreneurs, and officials who have contributed positively to the country’s socioeconomic development during the renewal period.

We are very proud of the University, but we believe that the University is also very proud of the generations of alumni who left NEU to build careers and contribute, and who return today,” Nguyen Dinh Thang shared.

University leaders and representatives of generations of alumni perform a ceremony celebrating the 10th anniversary of the NEU Alumni Network

MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management, announces and presides over the presentation of Decisions establishing the Alumni Networks of the College of Business, College of Economics and Public Management, and College of Technology

University leaders present Decisions establishing the Alumni Networks of the College of Business, College of Economics and Public Management, and College of Technology

At the ceremony, NEU announced the Decision establishing the Alumni Networks of the College of Business, College of Economics and Public Management, and College of Technology. The University’s Alumni Network now has 63 liaison committees.

NEU also announced the launch of the Economic Talent Development Fund—a cherished initiative conceived by the University’s alumni themselves.

The Economic Talent Development Fund represents a commitment to a sustainable future where talent is valued and knowledge, ethics, and a spirit of service always come first.

Pham Cong Hung, Senior Specialist in the Department of Non-Governmental Organizations, Ministry of Home Affairs, announces the Decision launching the Economic Talent Development Fund

Vu Chien Thang, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, present the Decision and congratulatory flowers to the founders

University leaders and the founders perform a ceremony marking the establishment of the Economic Talent Development Fund

Also as part of the program, University leaders, representatives of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, founders of the Economic Talent Development Fund, and alumni visited the Alumni Network Office, sponsored by the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, which was also the main sponsor of this celebration of the Alumni Network’s 10th anniversary.

Some images from the ceremony:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

News outlets reporting on the ceremony:

Nhan Dan: Economic Talent Development Fund helps build a high-quality workforce

Dai Bieu Nhan Dan: National Economics University celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Alumni and Former Learners Network

Giao Duc & Thoi Dai: Economic Talent Development Fund nurtures students’ aspirations

VTC News: National Economics University launches Economic Talent Development Fund

Dan Viet: Prominent National Economics University alumni gather: From accomplished entrepreneurs to well-known MCs

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