On the afternoon of September 23, 2024, leadership representatives from National Economics University (NEU) and University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) signed a cooperation agreement for 2025-2030 at NEU. The agreement builds on the longstanding, strong relationship between the two institutions while addressing new challenges and adapting to new forms of cooperation.

An overview of the signing ceremony

Representing University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) at the signing ceremony were Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Quang Hung, Vice President; and Dr. Dinh Cong Khai, Vice President.

Former leaders of NEU attending the ceremony were Prof. Dr. Sc. Luong Xuan Quy, former President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dinh Huong, former President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Do, former Party Committee Secretary and former Vice President; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, former Party Committee Secretary, former Chair of the University Council and former President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, former Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Lam, former Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee; Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Cuong, former Vice President; and Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Van Hoa, former Vice President.

Representing NEU’s current leadership were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union. Also attending the program were representatives of the leadership of schools, faculties, institutes, departments and centers, along with staff.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks.

On behalf of NEU’s academic community, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong warmly welcomed the UEH staff delegation to NEU for a working visit. Prof. Pham Hong Chuong affirmed that, over nearly 40 years, the close relationship between the two institutions had become a symbol and a cherished feature of the cultural and spiritual life of both universities.

The President emphasized that the signing ceremony marked an important milestone and the beginning of a new phase, further strengthening the longstanding bond between NEU and UEH, which spans nearly 40 years.

The President also expressed his hope that the close relationship and cooperation between NEU and UEH would continue to grow in the coming years, helping improve the quality of education and the standing of both universities, befitting their status as leading universities in economics in their respective regions of the country.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, speaks at the ceremony

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, praised the achievements of the enduring cooperation between NEU and UEH. He also expressed his hope that the two sides would advance their cooperation in the new phase to further strengthen their connections, solidarity and close ties and support each other in their development.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh also emphasized that the exceptionally close bond between the two universities was unprecedented in Vietnam’s education system. He therefore expressed his hope that this relationship would continue to be nurtured, maintained and developed sustainably for many years to come.

On behalf of the delegation, the President of University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City thanked NEU for its warm and thoughtful hospitality and extended a cordial invitation to NEU’s leaders to make a working visit to UEH in the near future.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of UEH, sign the cooperation agreement for 2025-2030

With the desire to continue nurturing the strong, longstanding relationship between the two institutions, to go further together and make greater joint contributions to sustainable, long-term development and the advancement of education in Vietnam, UEH and NEU will work together under the 2025-2030 cooperation agreement in education; scientific research and publishing; international cooperation; university governance; mass organizations; and alumni networks. Cooperation will take diverse forms and cover a broad range of activities suited to the organizations and units of both universities, with shared goals of development, prosperity and contributions to the country’s overall development.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President of UEH, exchange gifts and pose for a commemorative photo

The signing ceremony marked an important milestone, further strengthening the longstanding bond between NEU and UEH, which spans nearly 40 years. It affirmed that this traditional relationship was being elevated to a new level through practical action programs for 2025-2030, implemented immediately after the signing ceremony.

May NEU and University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City continue to uphold their tradition of Solidarity – Cooperation – Development, working together to contribute to the country’s growth, strength and prosperity.

Leaders of the two institutions and delegates attending the ceremony pose for a commemorative photo

The UEH staff delegation’s annual working visit to NEU is not only an opportunity for the two institutions to develop and preserve the longstanding, strong relationship between two leading universities in economics, management and business administration in Vietnam. It is also an opportunity for UEH and NEU to share and learn from experiences and models in university management and governance, and to continue advancing their roles in educating, training and developing high-quality human resources, making positive contributions to the country’s socioeconomic development in the coming years.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President, and representatives of NEU’s leadership welcome the UEH delegation at Noi Bai Airport

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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