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Treasuring alumni’s contributions to Australia-Vietnam bilateral relations
The Australian Embassy and the Vietnam-Australia Friendship Association co-hosted the inaugural Australian Alumni Awards on 19 April. These Awards, presented by Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister, honoured the achievements of those Vietnamese who have studied in Australia. It was a particularly fitting celebration during the 50th year of the Australia-Vietnam diplomatic relationship.
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Australia, Vietnam cooperate in fostering gender equality in digital diplomatic practice
The shift of diplomatic practice to remote engagement, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought opportunities and challenges to women diplomats, and affected their careers in different ways.
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Consolidating governance and public sector leadership through a study mission to Australia
The Vietnam Australia Centre (VAC) is working with partners to promote people to people and institutional linkages between Australia and Vietnam, a key part of the bilateral relations. A recent highlight was the study mission to Australia for 17 Vietnamese leaders and managers who exchanged knowledge and experience on governance
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Share your achievements at the Australian Alumni in Vietnam Symposium 2023
Australian alumni in Vietnam are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at one of three Alumni Symposiums to be held in 2023. The symposiums will showcase the professional and community achievements of Australian alumni in Vietnam and share their expertise with colleagues, friends and the wider community, in celebration of
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Australia Alumni Awards 2023
Nominate alumni of Australian education who deserve to be recognised for the Australian Alumni Awards 2023! Celebrating 50 years of friendship through education between Australia and Vietnam, the awards recognise the most remarkable and talented alumni, from up-and-coming leaders to those making a real difference. Awards are available across 6
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Alumni reunion celebrates contributions to Australia – Vietnam relations
More than 500 Vietnamese alumni who have studied in Australia joined the Aussie Alumni Reunion in Hanoi on Friday.
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Stormy Childhood of a Girl with Disability who Devoted Herself to the Community
Thanh Thien and her mother Nguyen Thi Thanh Thien (born in 1989) not only undertook an Australia Awards scholarship, but was also awarded the International Student Award by the State of South Australia for her community engagement. Her participation in community activities contributed to changing society’s view of people with
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A Nung Girl Helping Ethnic Minority Women
Luc Thi Thuong – from a poor family of the Nung ethnic group in Cao Bang province – has overcome all difficulties to rise up in life. Growing up in a poor Nung family from Cao Bang province, Luc Thi Thuong (born 1987) has overcome all difficulties to rise
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Women’s actions for ‘no-one left behind’
Education & Times Newspaper – These are Australia Awards Alumni who returned to Vietnam upon completing their studies and made positive contributions to the community, particularly in activities providing other women with opportunities to advance their lives and careers.
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Use knowledge to make you a better version of yourself
Dinh Thi Ly (centre) successfully started her own business many years ago, and won an Australia Awards scholarship to study entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia. Owner of a technology startup, Dinh Thi Ly (31 years old) is determined to reach further in the future with a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship
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Woman from Northwest region passionate about agriculture
Born and raised in the Northwest mountainous region, Ms. Bui Thi Hang understands the difficulties faced by highlands farmers and was inspired to study agriculture to contribute to improving the livelihoods of people in her homeland.
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