On the morning of October 4, 2024, National Economics University (NEU) held a meeting between University leaders and new international students to welcome a new academic year full of hope and the promise of wonderful experiences for international students.

A view of the gathering

Attending the meeting as an external guest was Khamton Samvon, Education and Culture Counselor at the Embassy of Laos in Vietnam. Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation; leadership representatives from departments, faculties, institutes and centers; and a large number of new international students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President, delivers remarks.

Speaking at the meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, welcomed the new international students who had officially joined the NEU community.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu noted that, over nearly 70 years of development, NEU has maintained its position as one of Vietnam’s largest and most reputable centers for training and professional development for personnel in economic management and business administration. NEU has trained generations of highly qualified, dynamic managers capable of adopting new technologies and meeting the demands of a market economy. Generations of University graduates have made important contributions to the development of industries and sectors across the country, with many now holding important positions in Party bodies, the National Assembly, the Government, corporations and businesses.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu also affirmed that NEU always gives special attention to international students in general and learners and students from Laos and Cambodia in particular. The Vice President expressed his hope that the new international students would soon confidently adapt to their new learning environment, demonstrate their determination and youthful energy to excel in their studies, and become ambassadors bringing the distinctive traditions of their homelands and countries to Vietnam, helping strengthen the enduring friendship among Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

Khamton Samvon, Education and Culture Counselor at the Embassy of Laos in Vietnam, speaks at the meeting.

On this occasion, to provide timely encouragement and foster international students’ motivation to study, the University presented awards to international students who had performed well in the recent Vietnamese language entrance examination.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, presents awards to new international students.

New international student Soudalat Sibounheuang, a Cohort 66 student majoring in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, speaks on behalf of international students.

We wish the new international students outstanding achievements and many fond memories throughout their studies and research at NEU.

Some images from the gathering:

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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