On the morning of August 25, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) held a formal academic and cultural exchange program for lecturers and students from its School of Banking and Finance and a delegation of lecturers and students from the School of Accounting and Finance at Walailak University, Thailand. This important event was part of a series of international cooperation activities, helping strengthen friendship between the two reputable universities in Southeast Asia.

An overview of the program

Walailak University was established in 1992 and is located in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in southern Thailand. It is one of Thailand’s leading multidisciplinary education and research centers, with particular strengths in social sciences, management, economics, health, and technology. With its focus on sustainable development and international integration, Walailak University has become a trusted partner of many educational institutions worldwide, including NEU.

Representing the School of Accounting and Finance at Walailak University were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jintanee Ru-zhe, Acting Vice Dean; Chawapong Nui-Suk, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Somjai Nupueng, Head of Research; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chonlakan Benjasak, Head of the Division of Finance and Economics, along with 32 lecturers and students from the School of Accounting and Finance.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance; Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation; Dr. Tran Phuoc Huy, Chief of Office of the School of Banking and Finance; and Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung, lecturer at the Faculty of Economics; as well as speakers and 30 lecturers and students from the Latrobe, BFI, and BFT programs at the School of Banking and Finance.

Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation, delivers the opening remarks

Speaking at the program, Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation, affirmed that international cooperation is one of the strategic pillars of the University’s development. This exchange not only enabled students to enhance their knowledge and global skills but also helped promote mutual understanding, affirming NEU’s pioneering role in regional educational integration.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, and Dr. Pham Sy Long, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation, present commemorative gifts to the delegation of lecturers

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Huu Nghi, Vice Dean of the School of Banking and Finance, presents flowers to the head of the visiting delegation from Walailak University, Thailand, to mark the occasion

The lively exchange program featured a wide range of activities, including a thematic lecture on Vietnam’s economy; introductions to Vietnamese culture, traditions, and cuisine through engaging films and presentations; cultural exchange performances rich in cultural identity; and, in particular, an engaging Vietnamese-language learning activity that created a warm, friendly atmosphere. Students from both universities also had the opportunity to take commemorative photos at designated photo spots on the University’s campus.

The program left many lasting impressions and opened up prospects for sustainable cooperation between NEU and Walailak University in the future.

Delegates attending the program pose for a commemorative photo

The delegation of faculty and staff poses for a commemorative photo during their working visit to the School of Banking and Finance office

Some photos from the program:

Article and photos: Department of International Cooperation

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