Events

Education Mission 2011: Indonesia & Vietnam

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This April 2011 "education mission" to Indonesia and Vietnam, organized by the US Department of Commerce and described below, is most suitable for newcomers to the Vietnam market.  Check out the BuyUSA.gov website for more information.  On a side note:  this event should dispel any doubts you may have had about the importance of education and these … Continue reading Education Mission 2011: Indonesia & Vietnam

U.S. Higher Education Delegation To Visit Vietnam

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In November 2010 a group of 13 senior U.S. higher education officials, including vice presidents, deans and directors from 10 universities and colleges, will travel to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to explore opportunities, including intensive English and university pathway programs, student recruitment, custom-designed short programs, professional Master's degree programs, certificate programs, research … Continue reading U.S. Higher Education Delegation To Visit Vietnam

SaigonEduCamp: 12.12.10 share, collaborate, educate

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According to its organizers, this "un-conference," defined as a conference in which participants use their interests, knowledge and experience to generate discussion topics," is for anyone involved in education to meet, share, collaborate and educate.   At SaigonEduCamp: Everyone is a participant, no one is a spectator. It is informal: there are no proposals, papers or … Continue reading SaigonEduCamp: 12.12.10 share, collaborate, educate

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

In Retrospect: The 1st Alumni Conference for US-Educated Vietnamese

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It was just over a year ago (i.e., 25 July 2009) that the first ever alumni conference for US-educated Vietnamese was held in Ho Chi Minh City.  The conference announcement stated that "This historic conference will bring together Vietnamese alumni of regionally accredited US colleges and universities in order to learn about and celebrate their many achievements, … Continue reading In Retrospect: The 1st Alumni Conference for US-Educated Vietnamese

TEDxSaigon 2010 — 3D: Dream, Diversity and Development

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Dear Idea, My name is Saigon. I’ve grown up from war, and over the past decade, my economic growth has been quite compelling, compared with other cities in Vietnam, as well as neighboring countries - which is accompanied by increasing income inequalities, friction between consumption choices, difference in cultural identities, and loosened social ties. However, … Continue reading TEDxSaigon 2010 — 3D: Dream, Diversity and Development

Hillary Clinton Visits Hanoi

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(Nelson Ching/Bloomberg News)  I was one of the "Vietnamese and American businesspeople" who attended a July 22nd luncheon at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi in celebration of 15 years of diplomatic relations between the US and Vietnam.  Among the VIP guests were US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Visits Hanoi

“Vietnam, the Country”

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During a recent trip to the U.S., which took me to five (5) states in the East, South and Midwest, and in which I logged over 11,000 miles (18,000+ kilometers), I had the opportunity to speak to students, faculty and staff at Mississippi State University (MSU) about Vietnam, the country.  By way of introduction, I spent some time talking … Continue reading “Vietnam, the Country”