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VietAbroader Conference 2011: Passing of the Torch

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  Mark your calendars!  VietAbroader's annual summer study abroad conferences will take place this year in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) on Friday, 15 July and in Hanoi on Saturday, 16 July.  In the spirit of mentorship and social responsibility,  the VietAbroader Study Abroad Conference (VAC), entitled “Passing of the Torch,” was first launched in … Continue reading VietAbroader Conference 2011: Passing of the Torch

Regionally Accredited (US) Programs in Vietnam

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Attention Regionally Accredited US Colleges & Universities With Programs in Vietnam:  In recent years there has been a steady growth in the number and type of US higher education programs in Vietnam.  I have documented some of them on this blog and am now attempting to create a database of all known and active programs here offered … Continue reading Regionally Accredited (US) Programs in Vietnam

Education in Vietnam

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Below is information about a new book, edited by Jonathan D. London and published by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore.   Dr. London is an Assistant Professor (Sociology) in the Department of Asian & International Studies at the City University of Hong Kong.  Vietnam is a country on the move. Yet, contemporary Vietnam’s education system … Continue reading Education in Vietnam

GE Sponsors $1 Million Training Center for Vietnamese Students

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GE is another excellent example of a multinational company in Vietnam that has adopted a proactive approach to improving the quality of higher education in fields relevant to its business(es).  This high-tech center, housed at the University of Technical Education (UTE) in HCMC, will give 100 students a day the opportunity to train on state-of-the-art … Continue reading GE Sponsors $1 Million Training Center for Vietnamese Students

Wikileaks & Vietnam

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Many people with a personal and professional interest in Vietnam are patiently waiting to see if any nuggets of gold can be mined from the ore that is the 2325 US Embassy-Hanoi documents that will be trickling out on the Wikileaks Cable Gate website.  Areas of interest include all of the “usual suspects” such as war legacy issues (e.g., unexploded ordnance … Continue reading Wikileaks & Vietnam

Obama Nominates David Shear to Become the Next US Ambassador to Vietnam

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President Obama has nominated David Shear, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, to become the next US Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.   Shear will replace Ambassador Michael Michalak, who is leaving next month after three and a half years of service.   I have no doubt that Mr. Shear will follow in his … Continue reading Obama Nominates David Shear to Become the Next US Ambassador to Vietnam

China and Vietnam: Gregoire’s upcoming trade mission aims to increase Washington’s export business

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Gov. Chris Gregoire will help local companies reach international goals during her upcoming trade mission to China and Vietnam this fall. From Sept. 13 to Sept. 24, Gregoire will travel to Asia with representatives from 50 small and medium-sized businesses to create new export opportunities for the state. Follow this link to read the entire … Continue reading China and Vietnam: Gregoire’s upcoming trade mission aims to increase Washington’s export business

College of Charleston Establishes Center of Vietnamese Enterprise

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Earlier this year, the College of Charleston signed an agreement with Jack Tate, a South Carolina entrepreneur who founded Carolina Baby Superstores, through which Tate will donate up to $1 million to the College Foundation over the next two years, according to a College press release. The College will match Tate’s financial gift in-kind and … Continue reading College of Charleston Establishes Center of Vietnamese Enterprise