Meeting and working with the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Singapore)

During the meeting, Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan briefly introduced the main achievements of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in training and research on Southeast Asian issues. The Faculty of Oriental Studies is one of the prestigious institutions in Vietnam, having implemented a PhD program in Southeast Asian Studies since 2007. The university has also organized many international conferences on Southeast Asia and ASEAN in particular, most recently the conference "Religion, Economy and the ASEAN Community" held on October 23, 2017. The university expressed its desire to cooperate with the Institute in activities such as organizing presentations, workshops, and seminars on issues in ASEAN and Southeast Asia.

In response, Dr. Terence Chong stated that, as a research and education institution focusing on Southeast Asia, the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore aims to establish a community of scholars interested in regional issues, including Vietnamese researchers. Therefore, the Institute is ready to provide opportunities for faculty and students of the university to receive scholarships and participate in study and research in Singapore.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan suggested that both sides should maintain regular contact to promptly inform faculty, staff, and students of the university of necessary information. The Cooperation and Development Department will be the main point of contact for all cooperation activities between the two sides.

Associate Professor Hoang Anh Tuan exchanged gifts and took commemorative photos with Dr. Terence Chong.

Established in 1968, the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISAS) is a public educational and research institution in Singapore, administered by the Ministry of Education. The Institute conducts a wide range of research activities on Southeast Asia, including organizing conferences, lectures, and seminars; publishing research journals and books; and supporting the establishment of research facilities such as libraries. The Institute's main research programs are Regional Economic Studies, Regional Strategic and Political Studies, and Regional Socio-Cultural Studies. The Institute boasts a large library with over one million publications related to the economics, politics, international relations, and culture of Southeast Asia.