Visiting the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, known in Australia as RMIT University, Vice President Thinh stressed that education and training is one of the key pillars of Vietnam – Australia cooperation.
Addressing RMIT Vice-Chancellor Martin Bean, the Vietnamese official noted with pleasure that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 45 years ago, bilateral cooperation in education and training has had significant outcomes.
She reaffirmed that Vietnam is willing to create the most favourable conditions for Australian educational facilities, including RMIT, to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam.
She called for RMIT University to expand its connection with Vietnam’s educational and training facilities, boost experience sharing, and strengthen cooperation in research and student exchanges.
There are approximately 30,000 Vietnamese students in Australia, with 1,000 of them studying at RMIT University.
Talking with representatives of Vietnamese students at the university, Vice President Thinh applauded the students for their academic results and their organisation of activities to preserve Vietnamese traditions.
She expressed her hope that the students would make greater efforts in their studies and contribute to Vietnam’s development when they return home.
On the morning of the same day, Vice President Thinh visited a high-tech tomato farm run by Thai Ngoc Nha, a member of the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia. Covering an area of one hectare, Nha’s farm produces four tonnes of tomatoes a day, which are sold in many of Australia’s major supermarket chains.
Later that day, she hosted a reception for the Vietnamese Business Association in Australia and witnessed the launch of the Vietnamese Businesswoman's Club in Australia.
She urged the association to foster connections between businesses from the two countries, and encourage OVs in Australia to do business in Vietnam.
