2025 HR Exchange event: Connecting students with Japanese enterprises in Dong Nai

On June 18, 2025, LHU proudly hosted the "2025 Human Resource Exchange Event between Students and Japanese Enterprises in Dong Nai". This annual event, organized by the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee aims to bridge the recruitment needs of Japanese businesses with students and alumni from local universities and colleges.

This event is also a significant milestone that demonstrates the collaboration between the Government – Universities – Enterprises in the development of a high-quality workforce.

Vice Rector of LHU, Dr. Nguyen Vu Quynh delivering an opening speech

The event was honored to welcome distinguished guests, including Mr. Duong Minh Dung – Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Mr. Nguyen Quoc An – Deputy Head of the Dong Nai Industrial Zones Authority and Leader of the Coordination Group; Mr. Kotani Shoji – Head of the Dong Nai JCCH Group, General Director of Vietnam NOK Co., Ltd.; representatives from the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Finance, Department of Industry and Trade, Department of Education and Training, Dong Nai Industrial Zones Authority, the Japanese Business Association in HCM City (JCCH), the Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, and the HCM City Supporting Industry Development Center under the HCM City  Department of Industry and Trade; 50 representatives from 23 Japanese enterprises operating across Dong Nai Province.

From LHU, attendees included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quynh – Vice Rector; Dr. Pham Van Toan – Dean of the Faculty of Mechatronics and Electronics, Member of the Coordination Group.

Also in attendance were faculty representatives and 300 students from LHU, Dong Nai University, Vocational School of Economics and Technology No. 2, and Dong Nai College of High Technology.

The Organizing Committee expressing appreciation to the participating companies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Quynh, Vice Rector of LHU, shared that the University has received strong support from the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Many faculty members have been trained to become experts in 5S, occupational safety, and coordination. Thousands of students have been exposed to these concepts and participated in on-site visits to Japanese enterprises. Those with training in 5S and safety practices are often prioritized by employers and receive more competitive salaries.

• Students exploring the recruitment needs of participating enterprises

At the event, students had the opportunity to engage directly with representatives from Japanese enterprises; gain insights into recruitment processes, working environments, and Japanese corporate culture; participate in mock interviews; and receive career orientation and expert advice. It was also a valuable occasion for students to expand their professional network and better prepare for their future careers.

Additionally, the event served as an important bridge for businesses to share information about their human resource needs and opened up opportunities for deeper collaboration between universities and enterprises in training and developing a high-quality workforce.