Associate Professor Funabashi Gaku, senior advisor to JICA Vietnam, deliver a lecture on "Economic Growth – Business Management in the Japanese Style" at DAV

17:22 09/12/2024

On the morning of December 9, 2024, at the Geneva Room of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), a lecture themed "Economic Growth – Business Management in the Japanese Style" was held. The session was delivered by Associate Professor Funabashi Gaku, a senior advisor to JICA Vietnam.

The event was attended by Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thìn, Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, along with faculty members from the Department of International Politics and Diplomacy, the Department of International Economics, and specialists in Japanese Studies. From JICA Vietnam, Senior Representative Kubo Yoshimoto, expert Funabashi Gaku, and other JICA staff participated.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thin (right), Vice President of DAV,  presented a souvenir to Assoc.Prof. Funabashi Gaku (Image: FIPAD).

Opening the session, Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thìn emphasized the strong cooperative ties between Vietnam and Japan, noting that the collaboration between the Diplomatic Academy and JICA Vietnam is a hallmark of this friendship. Dr. Thìn also expressed gratitude to JICA Vietnam for its practical support, including donations of research materials on Japan and organizing expert-led lectures for students.

During the main presentation, Professor Funabashi Gaku analyzed how Japanese-style business management contributes to sustainable growth for companies in Japan. He highlighted that to overcome the middle-income trap, developing countries must prioritize innovation.

Assoc. Prof. Funabashi Gaku lectured on "Economic Growth – Business Management in the Japanese Style". (Image: FIPAD)

The lecture provided students with deeper insights into Japanese business culture, while also helping them enhance international communication skills and engage directly with experts to gain practical knowledge about Japan's economy.

Japanese Studies students ask questions to Assoc. Prof. Funabashi Gaku.
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This event marked a significant step forward in improving education quality at DAV and strengthening the effective cooperation between the Academy and JICA Vietnam./.

Delegates and students of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam took photos after the class. (Image: FIPAD)

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