On the afternoon of April 22, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of National Economics University (NEU), met with the Asia New Zealand Foundation to discuss opportunities for cooperation.

An overview of the program

Also attending the meeting on behalf of the Asia New Zealand Foundation were Adele Mason, Deputy Executive Director, and members of the Foundation. Representing National Economics University (NEU) were Dr. Dao Thanh Tung, Head of the Department of International Cooperation, along with the University’s faculty, staff, and students.

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

Welcoming the Asia New Zealand Foundation delegation to the University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, said that NEU aims to become a multidisciplinary university with a strong academic reputation in the region and worldwide. Strengthening cooperation with the Asia New Zealand Foundation will open new opportunities for NEU students, learners, and researchers to participate in academic, research, and cultural exchanges with students and researchers in New Zealand, as well as to explore the beautiful and welcoming country of New Zealand. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Hieu expressed his hope that the two sides would have more opportunities for formal and broader cooperation in the coming period, thereby helping strengthen friendly cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, and Adele Mason, Deputy Executive Director of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photograph

The Asia New Zealand Foundation, funded by the New Zealand Government, was established to equip people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in Asia in economic, cultural, and social spheres.

Drawing on its strengths in providing experience and resources in the arts, business activities, education, entrepreneurship, leadership, communications, research, and policy recommendations, representatives of the Asia New Zealand Foundation proposed areas for future cooperation between the two sides. These include exchanging experiences and perspectives on current global issues; meetings and exchanges involving lecturers and students; and sharing insights into establishing, managing, and operating businesses, lessons from success, and challenges encountered in business…

Members of the Asia New Zealand Foundation exchange views and share insights with the University’s faculty, staff, and students

Following the exchange and discussion, the two sides will continue discussions to define specific areas for cooperation and coordination in the coming period to support the University’s lecturers and students and build stronger, longer-lasting ties between the two sides.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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