Leadership delegation from emlyon business school visited Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) on May 19, 2026, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic partnership. Led by Professor Mark SMITH, Dean of Programs, emlyon business school the visit focused on deepening collaboration and exploring new horizons in postgraduate education and global integration.

The delegation, which included Dr. Xing Wen Long, Dean of emlyon business school Asia, Dr. Jason Zhang, Director of Executive Education Program and Professor Jun LU, Academic Direct of EMBA Program , was warmly received by Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, Vice President of TDTU, along with the leadership of the Faculty of Business Administration and the Institute of International Cooperation, Research, and Training (INCRETI).

Reviewing Success, Building the Future

Celebrating three years of successful collaboration in Global Business Administration training, both parties engaged in productive discussions regarding the next phase of their partnership. A key highlight was the mutual agreement to explore the implementation of joint postgraduate programs. These initiatives aim to create an advanced learning ecosystem aligned with global educational standards.

“This visit underscores emlyon’s strong commitment to the Vietnamese educational market,” stated Professor Mark SMITH. “Aligning with the spirit of AACSB accreditation, our partnership with TDTU is designed to equip learners with innovative thinking and competitive capabilities essential for the digital era.”

Professor Mark SMITH, Dean of Program, emlyon business school

Commitment to Excellence

TDTU Vice President, Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, echoed this sentiment, noting that the partnership affirms TDTU’s training quality while creating immense practical value for students and faculty alike.

Dr. Vo Hoang Duy, Vice President of TDTU

The session concluded with a shared vision to foster high-quality human resource development through enhanced academic exchange and research cooperation, solidifying emlyon’s position as a leading international academic partner in Southeast Asia.