The PH Embassy attended the 30th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Thai Nguyen University and the awarding ceremony for its receipt of the First Class Labor Medal on 4 April 2024. The activities were held in Thai Nguyen City, approximately 85 kilometers from Hanoi.

Vietnam Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan was present at the event to award the First-Class Labor Medal and deliver remarks. She recognized the university’s achievements particularly in scientific research, a number of which have been published in both local and international scientific journals.

Thai Nguyen University is one of the largest universities in Vietnam and is very active in university partnerships with universities around the world including the Philippines. It is currently affiliated with two universities in the Philippines: Southern Luzon University and Laguna University and has 68 Filipino students enrolled in various programs both in undergraduate and graduate programs such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science and Management, Agricultural Economic, Business Administration and Accountancy.

The PH Ambassador had the opportunity to meet with 35 of the 68 Filipino students studying at the university after a brief wreath-laying ceremony before the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal and Ho Chi Minh. The meet and greet allowed the students to share their personal backgrounds and talk about their experience in the university and living in Vietnam in general, which they have been enjoying.

Associate Professor Dr. Ha Xuan Linh, the Dean of the International School in Thai Nguyen University and Vice Dean Tran Luu Hung thanked the Embassy for visiting the school on this momentous occasion for the university and to meet with the students. They proposed to hold a cultural exchange event with the Embassy which the undersigned agreed to organize for the 4th quarter of this year.

Ambassador Montealegre visits the booths at the Thai Nguyen exhibit showcasing products developed by Thai Nguyen University.

Ambassador Montealegre greets Vietnam Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan at the lunch reception hosted by Thai Nguyen University.

Ambassador Montealegre led a short wreath-laying ceremony with the Dean and Vice Dean of Thai Nguyen University International School before the busts of Dr. Jose Rizal and Ho Chi Minh.

Ambassador Montealegre meets with Filipino students enrolled at Thai Nguyen University.