WELCOMING SINGAPOREAN AMBASSADOR TO VIETNAM TO A DIALOGUE WITH STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

11:00 31/10/2025

On the morning of 31 October, the Faculty of International Economics of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) had the honor of welcoming H.E. Jaya Ratnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam, for an engaging exchange with faculty members and students. The event was held as part of the dialogue “Vietnam - Singapore Bilateral Relations” organized by the Faculty. This was a meaningful opportunity for students to gain deeper insights into the dynamic partnership between Vietnam and Singapore, as well as the increasingly prominent roles both countries play in regional integration.

The event was graced by the presence of:

✨ Guest Speaker

  • H.E. Jaya Ratnam, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to Vietnam

✨ From the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

  • Dr. Nguyen Hung Son -President of DAV
  • Ambassador Tao Thi Thanh Huong - Former Ambassador of Vietnam to Singapore; Lecturer, Faculty of International Economics
  • Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Phuong - Dean, Faculty of International Economics
  • Dr. Nguyen Vinh Thanh - Lecturer, Faculty of International Economics
  • MA. Le Hoang Quynh Anh - Lecturer, Faculty of International Economics

Together with a large and enthusiastic audience of students from the Faculty.

Prior to the dialogue, Dr. Nguyen Hung Son, President of DAV, held a cordial meeting with Ambassador Ratnam, during which the two sides discussed potential cooperation initiatives in training, academic exchange, and student mobility between DAV and the Embassy of Singapore.

During his keynote remarks, Ambassador Jaya Ratnam reviewed the major milestones in Vietnam–Singapore relations, highlighting the significance of the Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Parks (VSIP) as a symbol of strong economic cooperation. He emphasized that Vietnam is now the world’s 30th-largest economy, while Singapore remains the largest foreign investor in Vietnam. Beyond economics, the Ambassador underlined expanding cooperation in education, people-to-people exchanges, digital transformation, and green growth - pillars that will shape the future of the bilateral partnership and reinforce the two countries’ joint contributions within ASEAN.

Following the Ambassador’s address, DAV students actively engaged in a vibrant Q&A session, raising questions on various areas of bilateral cooperation. Many inquiries focused on prospects for student exchange programs between Vietnam and Singapore, the Ambassador’s recommendations on addressing transnational cybercrime, and measures to enhance Vietnam’s tourism development.

On behalf of the Faculty of International Economics, Ambassador Tao Thi Thanh Huong expressed sincere appreciation to Ambassador Ratnam and conveyed the Faculty’s hope to further expand cooperation activities, exchanges, and internship opportunities for DAV students in the near future.

 

The dialogue concluded in an open and inspiring atmosphere, equipping students with a deeper understanding of the comprehensive, dynamic, and forward-looking partnership between Vietnam and Singapore. The Faculty of International Economics sincerely thanks Ambassador Jaya Ratnam for his valuable time, insightful perspectives, and meaningful engagement. We wish the Ambassador good health, continued success, and lasting inspiration in his endeavors.

 

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