Van Lang University takes part in the ASEAN University Exhibition and Forum 2025

Van Lang University is honored to be the only university in Vietnam participating in the ASEAN Universities Conference, Exhibition, and Forum 2025, joining 65 esteemed universities from Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste.

The ASEAN University Exhibition and Forum 2025 will take place on February 24-25, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event will bring together over 350 students from 95 universities across Southeast Asia. It is organized in collaboration with the Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation of Universiti Utara Malaysia, Education Malaysia Global Services, the ASEAN University Network, and various Malaysian universities.

On February 24, 2024, Ms. Bui Pham Lan Phuong, Vice President of Van Lang University, signed a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Utara Malaysia to promote academic exchange, enhance training quality, and facilitate student participation in exchange programs. The event took place in the presence of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlinda Azman, Director General of Higher Education at Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education, and Mr. Movie Tajuddin, CEO of Education Malaysia Global Services.

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Van Lang University Delegation at the ASEAN University Exhibition and Forum 2025

As of now, Van Lang University has actively fostered international collaboration, hosting nearly 2,000 students from Southeast Asia for short-term exchange programs. Meanwhile, over 300 of VLU's students have had the opportunity to study and engage in cultural exchange at partner institutions across the region.

As part of the ASEAN University Exhibition and Forum, VLU’s student delegation was honored to represent one of the Vietnamese universities participating in the ASEAN Student Mobility Forum. The program garnered special attention from Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education, bringing together over 350 students from 95 universities across Southeast Asia.

With the theme "Empowering ASEAN's Future Leaders: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Competitiveness," this year’s ASEAN Student Mobility Forum highlights shared aspirations and the collaborative path that stakeholders are collectively striving toward.

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Exciting Experiences of VLU Students at the ASEAN Student Mobility Forum 2025

Over two weeks of engagement, VLU students actively participated in both online and in-person activities in Malaysia through the "Young Speakers Talent Competition" and the "Future Innovators Challenge." These competitions challenged participants to address regional issues while promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Beyond the competitions, the program encouraged students to connect with international peers, strengthen teamwork skills, and foster closer ties between students and universities across Southeast Asia.

At the forum's closing ceremony, YB Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud, Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, emphasized the vital role of universities in developing the higher education ecosystem in Southeast Asia. He also highlighted the importance of promoting student exchange programs, collaborative research, and strengthening university-industry partnerships to drive sustainable growth and innovation in the region.

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