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At the debut ceremony of the association of Vietnamese expatriates in Miyazaki. (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnamese expatriates in Japan ’s Miyazaki prefecture have just set up their association to connect the community for experience sharing and mutual support. According to the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka , the establishment of the association meets the desire of generations of Vietnamese in Miyazaki for a “common home”. In their letters of congratulation sent to the community on this occasion, Miyazaki Governor Kono Shunji and Mayor of Miyazaki city Tojiki Tadashi expressed their delight at the strong development of the community and praised the Vietnamese expats’ contributions to the local socio-economic development over the past time. They vowed to help the Vietnamese community have a stable life and well integrate into the host country. Addressing the event, Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Binh said he believed that the association will …

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The 2020 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Program is now calling for applications from Vietnamese youngsters who will have the chance to take part in academic, exchange, and skill training activities at home and abroad, according to the U.S. Mission to Vietnam. YSEALI is a short-term academic program whose purpose is to promote regional strategic goals, reduce barriers to communication among Southeast Asia's young generations, and strengthen cross-border partnerships with the U.S. youth. The program is seeking Vietnamese talents aged 18-35, who are either undergraduates or postgraduates with outstanding leadership skills expressed in excellent academic performance and dynamic extracurricular activities. Eligible candidates are those with proficiency in English and profound enthusiasm for social contributions at their universities or working institutions. The program includes a virtual academic course and an integrated in-person experience approximately two to …

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At the 19 th International Light Convergence Expo held recently at the Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, products from Rang Dong –Vietnam’s leading lighting manufacturer - grabbed the attention of many foreign partners and local consumers. Light bulbs from Vietnam have been exported to the Korean market before, but were manufactured for foreign partners so did not bear any Vietnamese brand names. After meeting the stringent quality requirements in the RoK, Rang Dong’s products have now been introduced to Korean consumers. "Importers have lauded the quality of Rang Dong ’s products compared to others in the range. We will hold more strategic programmes to introduce its products to local consumers," said Choi Ho-wook, managing director of Rang Dong Korea. The Expo attracted the participation of about 200 companies in 500 stalls, including major names in the industry such as Samsung and LG, among others. In addition to domestic …

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