On the afternoon of October 15, 2026, the Faculty of Economics and Public Management at Ho Chi Minh City Open University hosted an academic meeting and exchange with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gayane Harutyunyan from the Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia (PAARA), who is also a researcher at the National Defense Research University of Armenia (NDRU). The meeting took place in an open atmosphere, aiming to share information regarding educational activities and scientific research, as well as to explore potential opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
Representing the Faculty of Economics and Public Management at the meeting were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thanh Tung – Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Nguyen Huynh Mai Tram, Dr. Nguyen Phuc Khanh Linh, and M.A. Nguyen Minh Thu Hoang. During the session, the attendees shared information about professional activities, research experience, and strategic development directions of their respective units, thereby identifying prospective areas for future engagement.
Through sharing insights into academic programs and scientific research, both parties gained a deeper understanding of each unit’s academic environment, professional strengths, and research interests. This serves as an essential foundation for identifying potential collaboration areas while expanding the exchange of experience among teaching staff and researchers.
On this basis, both sides discussed opportunities for joint scientific research, focusing particularly on connecting researchers, sharing ideas, and developing suitable joint research directions. Strengthening academic exchanges not only facilitates the sharing of knowledge and experience but also contributes to expanding research networks and fostering scholar-to-scholar interaction in an international environment.
In addition to research collaboration, faculty exchange was another key focus of the meeting. Through future exchange activities, faculty members from both sides can share teaching experience, research methodologies, and specialized expertise. Consequently, academic exchange activities can contribute to enhancing the professional capacity of teaching staff while offering expanded access to new perspectives and approaches in higher education.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Faculty of Economics and Public Management to expand its international scholarly network and identify suitable collaborative directions for the coming period. These preliminary discussions contribute to building a foundation for joint research activities and academic exchanges, aiming to enhance the quality of education and scientific research, while promoting the international integration of the Faculty and Ho Chi Minh City Open University.