Vietnam’s Collaborative Efforts with Key Partners: What Lies Ahead?
Kate Barlett, Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi. Kate Barlett, Cultural Attaché of the US Embassy in Hanoi: More connections among universities need to be made to strengthen Vietnam – United States educational cooperation. Both countries are interested in promoting cooperation in training the young generation. Our focuses in this field include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), English language training, and partnerships between the two countries’ schools. The United States is considering possible methods to integrate more STEM programs in educational cooperation with Vietnam. We support science teachers in Vietnam to access teaching resources from kindergarten to grade 12 and university. To access good opportunities in the global job market, young Vietnamese need to be equipped with STEM knowledge, English skills, and other soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Regarding school connections, we hope to build a...