On September 6, 2025, the NTT Institute of International Education (NIIE) successfully hosted the Finals of NIIE Runway 2025 – an annual competition held as part of the Professional Development, Grooming and Etiquette course. More than just an academic playground, this event was a chance for students to express their individuality, confidence, and ability to build a professional self-image in a modern corporate environment.
This year’s grand finale was honored by the presence of NIIE’s leadership, distinguished faculty heads, lecturers, corporate guests, and more than 500 students joining both on-site and online. Among the special guests were:
- Dr. Nguyen Tuan Anh – Vice President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Director of NIIE
- Dr. Nguyen Manh Hoang – Deputy Director of NIIE
- Dr. Ngo To Giao – Head of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong – Head of Business and Technology Management
- Mrs. Duong Thi Kim Xoa, MBA – Deputy Head of Career Services and Student Employment
- Mr. Nguyen Luong Hoa, MBA – Choreographer, Director, and Lecturer at the Faculty of Music – Film
- Mr. Pham Van Phu – Director of Theme Travel Services Co., Ltd.
The event was also supported by lecturers of the Professional Development, Grooming and Etiquette course, the Academic Office, the Admissions Office, and NIIE’s close corporate partners.
This year’s NIIE Runway was hosted by Di Tam and Sinxay, two outstanding all-round students of NIIE – excelling not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities and community contributions. Their charming, confident, and energetic hosting brought a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere to the event.
After a highly competitive preliminary round, the 14 best teams officially advanced to the Finals. Each team brought its own unique style, showcasing the diversity and the spirit of professionalism – confidence – creativity that NIIE always encourages.
The competition consisted of two main rounds:
Round 1: Casual Wear and Business Attire Presentation. This round required contestants to strike a balance between fashion sense and performance confidence. In the casual wear segment, students showed off youthful, approachable styles that reflected their personalities. Meanwhile, in the business attire segment, they vividly portrayed the image of young professionals – confident, capable, and ready for the corporate world.
Round 2: Q&A for the Top 6 teams. This was the ultimate “test” of intelligence, quick thinking, and graceful communication. Contestants impressed the audience with articulate and insightful answers, skillfully connecting their responses to both academic knowledge and real-life contexts – a testament to the growth and confidence of NIIE students.
Alongside the main competition, the stage lit up with spectacular performances, including: Hello Vietnam – The Vogue Crew, Nam Quoc Son Ha – Stage Thunder, Mother’s Love – Chic Avenue, Southern Land Song – Classzilla, You Don’t Love Me That Much – Classzilla, It’s Been So Long Since I Cried – Venus, and Getting Married This Tet – Fierce and Fearless.
At the end of the night, Classzilla was crowned Champion of NIIE Runway 2025, thanks to their outstanding blend of style, confidence, and impressive Q&A performance. Boom Boom and Firefly secured the Runner-up titles, while Love You, Chic Avenue, and Free Fire earned Third Place. In addition, the lively cheering awards went to The Vogue Crew, Classzilla, and Free Fire.
More than just a fashion contest, NIIE Runway 2025 was a journey where students trained their professional demeanor, presentation skills, communication abilities, and teamwork spirit. Through preparation, practice, and competition, they learned to work under pressure, build self-confidence, and enhance their personal branding – essential qualities to thrive in the global workplace of the future.
Beyond that, Runway was a space for students to shine, express themselves, and share unforgettable moments of youth. It was their confidence, creativity, and wholehearted spirit that made this year’s Runway a resounding success – proving once again that NIIE students are always ready to break through and conquer new horizons ahead.
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