In the latest announcement from the Japanese government regarding the list of individuals to be awarded with imperial decorations for foreign nationals, the academic and educational community of Vietnam in general, and the University of Languages and Social Sciences (ULSS), Duy Tan University in particular, proudly received significant news. Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha, Head of the Japanese Language Faculty, ULSS, Duy Tan University has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, one of Japan's most prestigious decorations.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha (holding flowers) takes a photo with students.

The Order of the Rising Sun is a distinguished honor bestowed by the Emperor of Japan upon individuals with outstanding achievements in the fields of international relations, cultural promotion, and environmental preservation. The Japanese government's decision to award this order to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha is a well-deserved recognition of her tireless contributions in promoting cooperative relations, friendship, and mutual understanding between the peoples of Vietnam and Japan.

Throughout her career, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha has not limited herself to the role of an educator; she is also a profound researcher of Japanese language and culture. She has devoted her heart and mind to building bridges of knowledge, helping Vietnamese youth access the essence of the "Land of the Cherry Blossoms" in the most systematic and humanistic manner. In 2021, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha was also honored to receive a Certificate of Merit from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs for her contributions over more than 40 years.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha (seated in the front row, wearing a blue ao dai) receives a Certificate of Merit from the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs.

At ULSS, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha serves as the "soul" of the Japanese Language Faculty. With strategic vision, she has built a modern training program that seamlessly combines academic knowledge with in-depth practical skills.

Under her leadership, the Japanese Language Faculty has become one of the most prestigious training institutions in the Central region and nationwide. She has proactively connected with and expanded cooperative relations with numerous leading universities in Japan as well as international organizations. Consequently, she has secured hundreds of scholarship, internship, and employment opportunities in Japan for Duy Tan students each year. Her contributions have enhanced the quality of Japanese language human resources, meeting the demanding needs of the global labor market.

The achievements of Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Bich Ha are not only a source of personal pride but also affirm the international standing and reputation of the University of Languages and Social Sciences, Duy Tan University. A faculty leader receiving a high imperial decoration from the Japanese government is clear evidence of the educational internationalization strategy that the university is pursuing.