From July 19 to 26, 2026, students of Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (JUFE), accompanied by faculty leader Chen Chunlin, were invited to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, to take part in the “NEU Summer Program 2026,” an international summer exchange program hosted by the National Economics University of Vietnam (NEU). Withthe theme “Connecting Cultures, Shaping Futures,” the program brought together young scholars from several international universities in Hanoi for a week of academic seminars and cultural exploration.

During the academic seminars and course work, the organizers planned a series of lectures on Vietnam’s macroeconomic development, business and investment environment, and regional cultural characteristics. The delegation attended in-depth courses including “Vietnam’s Business Environment, History and Culture,” “FDI in Vietnam,”and “Vietnam’s Tourism and Food Culture.” Drawing on abundant examples and the latest economic data, the lectures systematically analyzed Vietnam’s recent strategies for attracting foreign investment, advancing regional industrial collaboration, and driving economic growth, helping our students gain a deeper understanding ofthe business ecosystem and global development landscape of Southeast Asia’s emerging markets.

II.Visiting Leading Enterprises: Insights into Industry Practice and Social Responsibility

To strengthen the deep integration of theory and practice, the program specially arranged high-level on-site corporate visits and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice experiences.

On the afternoon of July 24, the delegation visited FPT Software, a leading software and technology enterprise in Vietnam. The company’s management warmly welcomed the delegation and gave a detailed introduction to its latest achievements in digital transformation, software development, and global strategic expansion, giving everyone an up-close sense of the vibrant momentum of Vietnam’s digital economy and technological innovation.

In addition, the delegation visited Vụn Art Creative Workshop, asocial enterprise. By learning how the enterprise ingeniously creates artworks from offcuts of traditional silk and actively provides jobs for disadvantaged groups, the participants came to deeply appreciate the mutually reinforcing relationship between business innovation and social responsibility.

III.Immersive Cultural Experiences: Fostering Exchange and Mutual Trust among Chinese and International Youth

Throughout the program, a rich array of cultural excursions and people-to-people exchange activities ran through the entire journey.

During the historical and natural culture visits, the participants toured the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum, took a double-decker sightseeing bus to explore Hanoi’s cityscape, and visited TràngAn, a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site, experiencing Vietnam’s profound historical heritage and magnificent natural landscapes at firsthand.

In the people-to-people interaction sessions, the participants took partin basic Vietnamese language exchange, traditional folk art experiences, and specialty food cooking classes. Through active interaction, our students demonstrated an open, inclusive, confident and friendly spirit, deepening communication and friendship with young people from various countries.

IV.Successful Completion: Fruitful Outcomes of International Exchange

On the morning of July 24, the closing ceremony of the summer exchange program was held at the National Economics University of Vietnam. Prof. Bui Duc Tho, President of the university, issued the Certificate for Appreciation to the participants who had successfully completed all the courses and practical sessions. With their solid professional competence, active participation, and strong teamwork, all of our students successfully completed the program.

This summer exchange program not only broadened the international horizons of our students and enhanced their cross-cultural communication and comprehensive analytical skills, but also further deepened the friendly cooperative ties between our university and high-level universities in Southeast Asia. Looking ahead, our university will continue to uphold an open approach to education, actively expand international cooperation channels, and build more quality platforms for cultivating high-caliber talents with global competence.