"Global Village", part of the Asia Pacific Exchange Leadership & Development Conference, opened on March 20th in Ho Chi Minh City. The program, jointly organised by the AIESEC Global Youth Organisation and Youth Vision Company, drew the participation of around 250 representatives, including outstanding young leaders from over 20 Asia-Pacific countries. During the program, the participants introduced their countries' traditional costumes, dances, food and other cultural specialties. Besides, they actively took part in musical shows and cultural quiz. As part of activities launched during the conference, a seminar on "Connecting social responsibility of businesses with that of youth" is scheduled to take place on March 23rd. The same day, there will be an artistic program, "Vietnam Evening", in which folk games and traditional costumes of Vietnam will be introduced in the evening. The participants will also take part in short-time training courses on essential soft skills … [Read more...] about Global Village of young leaders
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Vietnamese named Young Global Leaders
Two young Vietnamese talents, a diplomat and an architect, have recently been selected as Young Global Leaders, an annual title conferred by the World Economic Forum. He was named 'the vanguard designer' by the U.S. Architectural Record, as well as one of the top 21 architects of the 21st century by World Architecture News for his unique work with bamboo, including Eco-resort Pavilion in Vietnam and Hill Restaurant in Mexico. Meanwhile, Long has made notable contributions to the forging and development of Vietnam's diplomatic ties with Italy. More than 2,000 candidates applied for the title this year. 214 individuals from 66 countries, including 109 women, were given the title. East Asia boasted 49 titleholders, the highest number this year. All of the titleholders are under 40 years old and have made remarkable achievements and contributions in their areas. They have also demonstrated their commitment to serving society. The newly named global leaders will join … [Read more...] about Vietnamese named Young Global Leaders
ASEAN+3 forum, held in southern Vietnam, creates learning opportunities for young entrepreneurs
The ASEAN+3 Young Entrepreneurs Forum currently running in Ho Chi Minh City is believed to offer chances for young entrepreneurs to gain new knowledge and experience from successful business leaders. Penny Low, former member of the Singaporean parliament and co-founder of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, which is part of the World Economic Forum, warmed up the conference hall on Saturday with her speech on the role of young people in economic development. It is necessary for young entrepreneurs to be hard-working, creative and responsible in order to create sustainable value for the entire society, she said in her speech, citing stories about successful businessmen Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and others as examples. "First, acknowledge your strength and focus on refining it. Next, follow your passion. Finally, never stop dedicating yourself to your work and society as true happiness only comes from the devotion to helping others," Low told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper when … [Read more...] about ASEAN+3 forum, held in southern Vietnam, creates learning opportunities for young entrepreneurs
Renaissance International School Saigon: The Place that Trains Young Leaders
Advertorial - Jang Hye Sung has been selected as Deputy Secretary-General of The Hague Model United Nations (THIMUN). , one of the world's three biggest MUNs, selected a student from the Renaissance International School Saigon as its Deputy Secretary-General. Jang Hye Sung is the honoured recipient of this designation. … [Read more...] about Renaissance International School Saigon: The Place that Trains Young Leaders
Vietnam hosts Overseas Vietnamese Conference
(VEN) - Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) officially hosted the opening ceremony of the second Overseas Vietnamese Conference under the theme "Vision towards 2020 - the Overseas Vietnamese Community's Integration and Development with the Nation" from 26-30 September. Senior leaders of the Party and the State attended the meeting including Party Central Committee Permanent Secretariat Le Hong Anh, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan, Former Vice President Truong My Hoa, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Huynh Dam, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh. About 1,000 intellectuals, entrepreneurs, social activists, religious leaders, and representatives for Vietnamese community media associations across the world were also present at the event. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh, there are about 4.5 million Vietnamese people living and working abroad who are positively integrating into the host society via significant contribution to host … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts Overseas Vietnamese Conference