On November 12, 2024, the Department of Communications and Community Relations, in collaboration with the Department of International Affairs, hosted a delegation from Panasonic Corporation (Japan) for a career guidance event with the university's students.

Representing Panasonic were Mr. Otani Yohei – General Manager of Accounting; Mr. Kanzui Hirotoshi – Administrative Director of Panasonic Industrial Devices Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Ms. Tran Phuong Loan – Assistant General Manager of Human Resources and Administration at Panasonic Industrial Devices Vietnam; and other staff members of Panasonic Corporation.

Representing FTU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cao Dinh Kien – Director of International Affairs; Ms. Nguyen Huyen Minh – Head of the Department of Communications and Community Relations; along with other staff and a large number of students.

The program began with warm welcoming remarks from Ms. Nguyen Huyen Minh, emphasizing the importance of career guidance programs in equipping students with practical skills and knowledge about the labor market and employer expectations.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cao Dinh Kien introduced FTU, highlighting its nearly 65-year legacy, mission, vision, and core values, as well as its domestic and international cooperation programs. Following this, representatives from Panasonic introduced the company and its business divisions. Established in 1918, Panasonic has grown into a global enterprise with a presence in automation, supply chain management software, industry, and energy sectors, beyond its well-known consumer electronics.

In Vietnam since the 1950s and formally established in 1971, Panasonic has contributed to the nation through research, manufacturing, distribution, and CSR activities. The company now operates seven subsidiaries with around 7,000 employees.

An engaging Q&A session followed, with FTU students eagerly asking questions about Panasonic’s internship and recruitment opportunities. Panasonic representatives emphasized that they seek not just the best candidates but the right ones, leaving a strong impression of FTU students’ confidence, presentation skills, and language proficiency.

The delegation also toured FTU’s facilities and campus during their visit.