TTLA: The Republic of Singapore's multicultural policy in the areas of religion, language, and education.

1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Nguyen Thi Nhu 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: May 10, 1977 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

5. Decision to recognize doctoral students No. 3684/2015/QD-XHNV signed by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi on December 31, 2015; training format: full-time, non-residential.

6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 3091/QD-XHNV on adjusting the dissertation topic signed by the Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi on October 25, 2018.

7. Thesis Title: The Multicultural Policy of the Republic of Singapore in the Fields of Religion, Language, and Education

8. Major: Southeast Asian Studies 9. Code: 62.31.06.10

10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Thu Ha

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

This dissertation is the first scientific work in Vietnam to study Singapore's multicultural policy, focusing on three areas: religion, language, and education. The research addresses key issues such as the theoretical and practical basis for policy formation; the content (objectives, principles), implementation process of the policy; results and impacts; characteristics and relationship of the policy with the ruling party; and offers some suggestions for Vietnam in developing cultural policies in the fields of language and education.

12. Practical applications:

- As a systematic study of Singapore's multicultural policies in the areas of religion, language, and education, this dissertation serves as a reference for research and teaching in Southeast Asian studies, international studies, and cultural studies.

- In the context of continuing ethnic conflicts spreading across the world, inter-ethnic relations need to be given special attention for peace and stability. The study of Singapore's effective multicultural policy approach to managing a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-religious society offers a useful reference for other multicultural nations.

- By systematically analyzing Singapore's multicultural policies, highlighting the consistency in their nature and implementation principles (through their characteristics), the unity in multicultural policy management, and the close relationship between these policies and the ruling party's ideology, cultural policymakers will gain valuable insights for developing, innovating, and formulating Vietnam's cultural policies; and acquire additional basis and experience in formulating guidelines and policies appropriate to the country's realities.

Furthermore, understanding Singapore's multicultural policies strengthens relations and promotes mutual understanding between Vietnam and Singapore in particular, and between Vietnam and Southeast Asia in general.

13. Future research directions

- Singapore's future multicultural policy

- Conduct scientific research projects at various levels related to Singapore's multicultural policy.

- Singapore's relationship with countries in Southeast Asia and its relationship with Vietnam.

14. Published works related to the dissertation

[1]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2015), “Multiculturalism and Singapore’s education policy”,Journal of Indian and Asian Studies(7), ISSN 0866 – 7314, pp.31-38.

[2]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2015), “Breaking the Gate of Hanoi Experimental School and the Desire for an Open Education in Vietnam: Approaching from Educational Philosophy, Recent Trends in Business Management and Information Systems”,Vol.III, Academic Series, Institute of Management Techonology, Bloomsbury Publishing house, Singapore, pp. 124-137.

[3]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2017), “Policy for Maintaining Religious Harmony in Singapore”,YearbookInternational Conference “ASEAN and South Asia: A Meeting Place of Cultures and Religions in Southeast Asia”(The ASEAN Region and South Asia: A Melting Pot of Culture and Religion in Southeast Asia), Vietnam Institute of Buddhist Studies.

[4]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2017), “Education system - The factor behind success in Singapore”,YearbookThe seminar "Mobilizing and effectively utilizing resources for national development today: Issues and solutions"Editorial Board of the Communist Magazine - Central Theoretical Council, pp. 437-446.

[5]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Religious diversity and religious policy of Singapore”,Journal of Indian and Asian Studies(2), ISSN 0866 - 7314, pp.40-48.

[6]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Multicultural policy - from construction to practice”, Event Records Journal, Communist Magazine(371), pp.29-31.

[7]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Singapore’s Language Policy”, Tan Trao University Science Journal(8), ISSN 2354 - 1431, pp.29-35.

[8]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Singapore: The role of education in national development”Communist Magazine(910), ISSN-0866-7276, pp.107-111.

[9]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Language resources in the development of Singapore”,Electronic Communist Magazine(12-9), ISSN-0866-7276.

[10]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Social conflict management in Singapore - Lessons for Vietnam”,Proceedings of the Conference "Managing Social Development in Vietnam in the Modern Market Economy, International Integration, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution""Thesis by the National Economics University - Office of State-level Key Programs KX.01/16-20 - Scientific Council of the Communist Party Journal, pp. 304-312"

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Nhu 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: May 10^th, 1977 4. Place of birth: Thai Binh

5. Admission decision number: 3684/2015/QD-XHNV, Dated: December 31, 2015 by Rector of University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Decision No. 3091 / QD-XHNV on adjusting the thesis topic signed by the Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Hanoi National University on October 25, 2018.

7. Official thesis title: Multicultural Policy of the Republic of Singapore in the fields of religions, languages ​​and education

8. Major: Southeast Asian Studies 9. Code: 62 31 06 10

10. Supervisor: Assoc Prof., Dr. Do Thu Ha

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

The thesis is the first scientific work in Vietnam to study Singapore's multicultural policy focusing on three aspects of religion, language and education on key issues such as theoretical foundations and practices forming the policies; content (objectives, principles), implementation process of the policies; results and impacts, characteristics and policy links with the ruling party; providing some suggestions for Vietnam in developing cultural policies in the field of language and education.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

- As a systematic study of Singapore's multicultural policy in the fields of religion, language and education, the thesis is a reference material for Southeast Asian doing research and teaching, international studies and culturology.

- In the context that ethnic conflicts continue to spread in all parts of the world, the relations among ethnic groups need to be paid special attention for peace and stability; thus the research on multicultural policies conducted effectively by Singapore in managing its multi-ethnic, multilingual, and multi-religious society will provide useful references for multicultural countries.

- Through the systematization and analysis of Singapore's multicultural policies, showing the consistency in the nature and principles of policy implementation (through policy features), consistency in key management multicultural policies, and the close connection of policies with ideology of the ruling party will help cultural retention have more suggestions in building, innovating and making cultural policies of Vietnam; more facilities and experience in making guidelines and policies suitable to the country's reality.

- In addition, studying the multicultural policy of Singapore also strengthens the relationship and promotes mutual understanding between Vietnam - Singapore in particular and Vietnam with Southeast Asia in general.

13. Further research direction, if any:

- Singapore's multicultural policy in the future

- Carrying out scientific research projects at all levels related to Singapore's multicultural policy.

- Singapore's relationship with other countries in Southeast Asia and Singapore's relationship with Vietnam.

14. Thesis–related publications:

[1]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2015),“Multiculturalism and Education Policy of Singapore”, Journalof Indian and Asian Studies (7), ISSN 0866 - 7314, pp.31-38.

[2]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2015), “Breaking the Gate of Hanoi Experimental School and the Desire for an Open Education in Vietnam: Approaching from Educational Philosophy”,Recent Trends in Business Management and Information Systems, Vol.III, Academic Series, Institute of Management Techonology, Bloomsbury Publishing house, Singapore, pp. 124-137.

[3]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2017), “Policy on Maintaining harmonious harmony in Singapore”, Proceedings of the International Conference "ASEAN and South Asia: A harmonious place of culture and religion in Southeast Asia" (The ASEAN Region and South Asia: A Melting Pot of Culture and Religion in Southeast Asia), Vietnam Buddhist Studies Institute.

[4]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2017), “Education system - The factor behind success in Singapore”, Proceedings of the Conference "Mobilizing and effectively using resources for the country's development today: Problems and solutions", Editorial Board of the Communist Review - Central Theoretical Council, pp. 437-446.

[5]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Singapore's religious diversity and religious policy”,Journal of Indian and Asian Studies(2), ISSN 0866 - 7314, pp.40-48.

[6]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Multicultural Policy - from creation to practice”,Journal of Events, Communist Journal(371), pp.29-31.

[7]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Language Policy of Singapore”,Journal of Science of Tan Trao Universityy (8), ISSN 2354 - 1431, pp.29-35.

[8]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Singapore: The role of education in national development”,Communist Review(910), ISSN-0866-7276, pp.107-111.

[9]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Language Resources in the Development of Singapore”,Electronic Communist Review(12-9), ISSN-0866-7276.

[10]. Nguyen Thi Nhu (2018), “Managing Social Conflicts in Singapore - Reference for Vietnam”, Proceedings of the Workshop "Managing social development in our country in a modern market economy with international integration and the fourth industrial revolution”, National Economics University - Office of State-level key programs KX.01 / 16-20 - Science Council of Communist Review, pp. 304-312