On the afternoon of August 11, 2026, the National Economics University and Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation signed a cooperation agreement, marking a new development in the relationship between the two entities. This aims to strengthen the connection between academic training and business practice, develop high-quality human resources, promote academic research, innovation, and technology transfer.

Scene at the signing ceremony

Attending the signing ceremony, on behalf of Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation were: Colonel Do Manh Hung – Party Secretary, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Lieutenant Colonel Tran Trung Hung – General Director; Mr. Dang Van Chung – Deputy General Director; along with Board Members, Heads, and Deputy Heads of units under the Corporation.

On behalf of the National Economics University were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, Director of the University; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Deputy Director; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Deputy Director; along with representatives of the leadership from Schools, Departments, Faculties, Institutes, and Centers within the University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Director of the National Economics University speaking

In his speech at the signing ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Director of the National Economics University, emphasized the significance of strengthening the connection between the University and businesses in enhancing the quality of education. According to the University Director, close cooperation with businesses directly involved in production and business activities will help students gain closer access to practical experiences during their studies, thereby bridging the gap between the knowledge acquired at the university and the requirements of the labor market.

The partnership with businesses also brings practical value to teaching and academic research activities. Through the collaboration process, faculty members have more opportunities to engage with real-world practices, incorporating issues from production and business activities into research, consulting, and teaching, thereby enhancing the applicability of research outcomes.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho stated that in the continuous effort to improve the quality of education, the National Economics University always values the partnership with the business community. Establishing a cooperative relationship with Viettel Construction not only expands learning, internship, and career development opportunities for students but also creates additional space for collaboration between faculty members, scientists, and the practical activities of businesses.

The Director of the University expects that following the Signing Ceremony, both parties will soon concretize the agreed-upon contents into practical programs and activities, thereby leveraging the strengths of each unit and creating shared value for students, businesses, and society.

Colonel Do Manh Hung – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation delivers a speech

Sharing the same perspective on the role of the linkage between the university and enterprises, Colonel Do Manh Hung – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation, considers the Signing Ceremony as an important milestone, opening a new phase of development in the cooperative relationship between the two units, aiming towards the goal of developing high-quality human resources and aligning education with practical requirements.

Colonel Do Manh Hung shared that in its development strategy, Viettel Construction always identifies high-quality human resources as a core competitive advantage and an important foundation for sustainable development. Therefore, proactively collaborating with reputable educational institutions, including the National Economics University, is expected to contribute to building high-quality human resources and bridging the gap between education and the actual needs of businesses.

“Developing high-quality human resources is not solely the responsibility of businesses or universities, but requires close cooperation between both parties,” Colonel Do Manh Hung emphasized.

On this basis, both parties will collaborate to implement several specific initiatives. The National Economics University will introduce outstanding students in fields that meet the needs of Viettel Construction; facilitate the enterprise’s acceptance of student interns; collaborate in promoting recruitment, scholarships, and employment opportunities; and jointly develop training programs to enhance management skills.

In addition, Viettel Construction will create opportunities for NEU students to intern at the Corporation or partner enterprises; collaborate in organizing career orientation activities, job fairs, and career seminars; and provide feedback on the curriculum to increase alignment with business needs. The Corporation also plans to implement Viettel Construction scholarships for outstanding students who wish to work at the unit.

Another highlight of the agreement is the collaboration in academic research and technology transfer. Both parties will collaborate to implement academic and research activities; Viettel Construction will consider participating in projects, providing practical data, assigning experts to participate in seminars, and supporting practical guidance for students. The enterprise may also commission NEU to conduct consulting and research activities; both parties will simultaneously promote knowledge sharing and the application of new management methods and technologies in practice.

Colonel Do Manh Hung expressed his expectation that the signed contents will quickly be concretized into plans, tasks, and tangible results, thereby deepening, enhancing, and sustaining the relationship between Viettel Construction and the National Economics University.

Representatives of the leadership of both units sign and exchange the cooperation agreement

According to the Cooperation Agreement, the National Economics University and Viettel Construction Joint Stock Corporation will strengthen collaboration across various fields, focusing on selecting and introducing talent; creating internship and career development opportunities for students; enhancing communication, job connectivity, and brand development; collaborating on specialized training and human resource development; and promoting academic research and technology transfer. Through this, both parties aim to leverage each unit’s strengths, strengthen the connection between education and business practice, create additional learning, experience, and employment opportunities for students, and contribute to the development of high-quality human resources and innovation.

The leadership of both units exchange gifts and take commemorative photos

The signing ceremony not only expands the collaborative relationship between the National Economics University (NEU) and Viettel Construction but also contributes to strengthening the connection between academic knowledge and practical production and business. With the strengths of an educational and research institution combined with the practical experience of the enterprise, the collaboration between the two entities is expected to create additional opportunities for students to learn, experience, and develop their careers. Simultaneously, it will promote training, research, and innovation increasingly aligned with practical needs, contributing to the development of each party and society as a whole.

Some images from the signing ceremony:

Article and photos: Communications Department