As part of its official visit to Japan, a delegation from Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU), led by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha – Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the University, visited Chuo Sogyo Co., Ltd. in Kanagawa Prefecture on October 6, 2026. The meeting aimed to strengthen industry partnerships and expand internship and employment opportunities for HCMCOU students.
The delegation was welcomed by Mr. Hara Kenichi – General Director of Chuo Sogyo Co., Ltd. During the meeting, Mr. Hara Kenichi highly commended the professionalism, strong sense of responsibility, and adaptability of Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Giang, an HCMCOU alumna who successfully completed a one-year internship program in Japan and is currently employed full-time at the company. Based on her positive performance, he expressed his interest in welcoming more HCMCOU students to undertake internships and pursue employment opportunities at the company.
The successful professional experience of HCMCOU’s alumna at Chuo Sogyo also serves as a foundation for the University to strengthen its connections with Kanagawa Prefecture, with the aim of promoting further cooperation in education, internships, and human resource development.
On behalf of HCMCOU, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha expressed his sincere appreciation to the management of Chuo Sogyo for providing internship opportunities, professional guidance, and a supportive working environment that enables students to develop their career competencies. He also expressed the University’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening its partnership with the company, thereby expanding internship and employment opportunities for HCMCOU students in Japan.
During the visit, the delegation also had the opportunity to meet with Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Giang, an HCMCOU alumna currently working at Chuo Sogyo, to learn about her professional experiences and offer encouragement as she continues developing her career in Japan.
The working visit not only contributed to strengthening cooperation between HCMCOU and Japanese businesses but also laid the groundwork for closer connections with Kanagawa Prefecture, opening up promising prospects for long-term partnerships in education and human resource development between Vietnam and Japan.
Translated by: OUNews