Vietnam attends regional Francophone tertiary education forum
Representatives from 52 French-teaching universities in Vietnam attended the Regional Conference of Rectors of the Francophone University Agency in the Asia-Pacific region (AUF) (CONFRASIE) in Bangkok
Bangkok (VNA) – Representatives from 52French-teaching universities in Vietnam attended the Regional Conference ofRectors of the Francophone University Agency in the Asia-Pacific region(AUF) (CONFRASIE) in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 4.
The biennial event, the 12th of its version, wasalso attended by representatives from over 100 educational organisations and researchinstitutes from Cambodia, the Republic of Korea, China, Laos, Mongolia, NewCaledonia, Fiji, and Thailand.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Jean-Paul deGaudemar, AUF Director underlined the need to protect French language, promoteteaching and scientific studies at Francophone universities.
Themed “Universities in the Asia – Pacific region: today and tomorrow”, theconference discussed challenges in tertiary education, including training andresearch quality, graduates’ job opportunities, as well as the socialresponsibility of universities.
In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency,Director of the AUF’s Asia – Pacific Office Sophie Goedefroit said the eventaimed to establish dialogues among members, thus boosting French-teachingtertiary education in the region, while developing a support network amongmembers in the region and the world.
According to CONFRASIE President Nguyen NgocDien, the event’s agenda laid the foundation for the conference of the AUFuniversity members worldwide which is slated for May in Marrakech in Morocco.
On the occasion, CONFRASIE welcomed two newmembers, the Republic of Korea’s Ajou University, and the Diplomatic Academy ofChina, raising the total number of members to 85.-VNA
The Vietnam Academy of Social Science in collaboration with the Francophone University Association (AUF) inaugurated the Hanoi Campus, a French research and learning centre, on April 22.
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The former Asia-Pacific Regional Director of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Anissa Barrak, has been honoured with the Vietnamese President’s Friendship Order.
Da Nang University, the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and the AUF have inked a MoU in numerous fields such as scientific research, education and student exchange.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
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Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
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Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Delegates at the event (Source: VNA) 
