From May 12 to 15, 2025, MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, a member of the University Council of Nam Can Tho University, joined the delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training to attend a series of APEC education events in Jeju, South Korea. This is a significant event held within the framework of the APEC Education Ministers' Meeting, bringing together education leaders from member economies.
From May 12 to 15, 2025, a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training participated in the APEC 2025 Education Events held in Jeju, South Korea. The delegation was led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thu Thủy, Director General of the International Cooperation Department, along with other leaders and educational experts. Among the delegates was MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, a member of the University Council of Nam Can Tho University. This was a significant event within the framework of the APEC Education Ministers' Meeting, bringing together education leaders from member economies. It also marked a new milestone in Nam Can Tho University's journey of international education integration.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thu Thủy, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training (center) — head of the delegation — together with MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, member of the University Council of Nam Can Tho University (right), at a session within the framework of the APEC 2025 Second Senior Officials’ Meeting. (Photo: DNC)
In his role as a council member of Nam Can Tho University, MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức actively engaged in discussion sessions, contributing insights and perspectives from Vietnam. Notably, as Vietnam prepares to assume the role of APEC Chair in 2027, participation in this event further underscores the country’s strong commitment to advancing innovative education and international integration.
MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, member of the University Council of Nam Can Tho University, at the APEC 2025 Second Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Jeju, South Korea. (Photo: DNC)
The APEC education event series in South Korea featured several key activities aimed at promoting educational cooperation among APEC member economies. The main events included:
MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, representing Nam Can Tho University (left), was honored to attend the 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM), chaired by Mr. Lee Ju-ho, Acting President of South Korea (center), along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thu Thủy, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam (right). (Photo: DNC)
Within the framework of the APEC education event series in South Korea, the 7th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting (AEMM), chaired by Mr. Lee Ju-ho, Acting President of South Korea, officially opened on May 14, 2025, in Seogwipo City, Jeju Island, South Korea. This important event was part of the 2025 APEC senior-level meetings, aiming to promote educational cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region under the theme: “Addressing Educational Inequality and Promoting Innovation in the Digital Era.”
MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức attended the APEC 2025 Second Senior Officials’ Meeting in Jeju, South Korea, which included events such as the APEC University Forum and the Food Safety Cooperation Workshop. (Photo: DNC)
Through the participation of MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, Nam Can Tho University not only gained valuable international experience but also showcased the university’s achievements and development orientations. This event also provided an opportunity for the university to strengthen connections with leading educational partners, opening doors for collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, as well as access to advanced educational resources.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Thu Thủy, Director General of the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training (center), head of the delegation, together with MSc Nguyễn Trí Đức, representing Nam Can Tho University (left), attended the APEC 2025 Education Ministerial Meeting with the theme: “Bridging Educational Gaps and Promoting Sustainable Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation: Innovate, Connect, Prosper.” (Photo: DNC)
Nam Can Tho University’s participation in the APEC education activities in South Korea marks an important milestone, representing a significant step forward in its journey toward international educational integration. By attending this high-level event, the university not only demonstrates its pioneering role in educational innovation but also reinforces its position within the regional and global academic community.
Nam Can Tho University is committed to continuing its collaboration with APEC’s educational initiatives, contributing to building a modern, innovative, and sustainable education system that best prepares the younger generation for the opportunities and challenges of the future.
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