Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principals of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces 2025

29 Apr, 2025

On April 25 and 26, 2025, the “Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principals of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces 2025” took place at the Vinh Long Campus of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH Mekong). The program provided an opportunity for UEH to meet and share orientations regarding career guidance, undergraduate admissions, and policies for learners at both the Ho Chi Minh City campus and Vinh Long (UEH Mekong), as well as to offer free training and transfer of essential skills programs to enhance the management and operational capacity of school board members, admissions staff, and teachers at high schools.

With the mission and a new beginning for the journey “For a Sustainable Mekong Delta,” UEH is committed to accompanying the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta region and the Mekong sub-region countries. Following the success of the 2023 and 2024 conferences, and to prepare for career guidance and admissions in 2025, as well as to strengthen connections and research cooperation between UEH and the Departments of Education and Training in the Mekong Delta, UEH coordinated with the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long Province to organize the “Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principles of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces” with the theme “Connecting Education for a Sustainable Mekong.”

The conference attracted nearly 120 delegates, including leaders from the Departments of Education and Training, principals, vice principals, Youth Union secretaries, admissions officers, and accountants from 70 high schools in the provinces of Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Tien Giang, An Giang, Kien Giang, Soc Trang, Can Tho, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau, and Tra Vinh.

Overview of the conference "Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principals of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces" held on April 25, 2025

At the conference, representatives from the Departments of Education and Training included Mr. Trinh Van Ngoan – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long, Ms. Phan Thi Da Thao – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Long An, Mr. Danh Hoang Nguyen – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Soc Trang, Ms. Pham Xuan Binh – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Kien Giang, and Ms. Phan Thi Cam My – Deputy Head of the Department of Science, Culture, and Arts – Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee of Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee.

From UEH, there was the presence of Dr. Nguyen Thi Thy Lieu – Standing Deputy Director of UEH Mekong, MSc. Ho Thien Quyen – Deputy Director of UEH Mekong, MSc. Nguyen Duc Vinh – Deputy Director of UEH Mekong, and leaders of departments, faculties, centers, and lecturers from UEH Mekong.

In her welcome speech, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thy Lieu – Standing Deputy Director of UEH Mekong shared: “As a national key university, UEH is proud to have just been ranked in the Top 136 leading universities in Asia. This is the result of relentless efforts to integrate and affirm our international academic position. With a sustainable development orientation, UEH Mekong – officially repositioned from UEH Vinh Long on January 3, 2025 – will undertake the mission of becoming UEH’s high-quality knowledge center in the Mekong Delta and the Mekong sub-region, making strong contributions to the prosperity and sustainability of this land... We especially value the precious companionship from the Departments of Education and Training and high schools in sustainable career guidance, promoting STEM activities, as well as implementing the UEH Global Learning project – a free knowledge transfer tool to help high school students access global knowledge early. UEH Mekong hopes to continue close cooperation with your units in the future, together building an innovative, creative, and sustainable educational ecosystem for the young generation of the Mekong.”

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thy Lieu – Standing Deputy Director of UEH Mekong sharing at the conference

The conference served as a forum to discuss career guidance for high school students; deploy orientations for the 2025 high school graduation exam; foster skills for staff and teachers implementing the UEH Global project in 2025; as well as training programs on necessary skills to improve management and operational capacity for school board members, admissions staff, and teachers.

On the first day, April 25, 2025, with the theme “Connecting Education for a Sustainable Mekong,” the conference featured key content including: Orientations for career guidance and admissions in 2025 from UEH and UEH Mekong, and sharing experiences in coordination between UEH and high schools in career guidance and admissions for high school students. Implementation of the UEH Global 2025 project, marking a new step in cooperation and sustainable development in the Mekong Delta. Specialized training session: “Applying AI in planning and implementing communication work at high schools,” with insights from expert Nguyen Thanh Tong – Creative Director of IdeaGuru Multi-channel Media Company.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thy Lieu – Standing Deputy Director of UEH Mekong reporting on the summary of career guidance work in 2024 and sharing experiences of collaboration between UEH and high schools, UEH Global 2025 project

The specialized training session “Applying AI in planning and implementing communication work at high schools” provided teachers and communication staff with opportunities to access new trends, modern tools, and practical insights from experts, gradually integrating technology into school communication management effectively, creatively, and appropriately for today’s educational context.

Overview of the training program on the topic "Application of AI in planning and implementing communication work at high schools" on the afternoon of April 25, 2025

Expert Nguyen Thanh Tong – Creative Director of IdeaGuru Multi-channel Media Company, sharing on the topic "Application of AI in planning and implementing communication work at high schools"

On April 26, 2025, the theme was “Guidelines for Reading and Checking Financial Reports and Handling Errors in Financial Reports,” with sharing from Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Duc – Finance Training Expert, UEH. The program was designed to be practical and accessible, supporting principals and accountants in enhancing their professional skills and systematically updating methods for checking financial reports to avoid errors.

Overview of the conference with the theme of “Guidelines for Reading and Checking Financial Reports and Handling Errors in Financial Reports” held on April 26, 2025

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Duc - Training expert in the field of Finance, UEH shares the topic: “Guidelines for Reading and Checking Financial Reports and Handling Errors in Financial Reports”

During the two days of the conference, delegates and teachers had the opportunity to listen to, update, and discuss important orientations and policies in education and training for the coming period.

Ms. Phan Thi Da Thao – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Long An, discussing at the conference

Ms. Pham Xuan Binh – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Kien Giang, discussing at the conference

Mr. Danh Hoang Nguyen – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Soc Trang, discussing at the conference

Mr. Trinh Van Ngoan – Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Vinh Long, discussing at the conference

Ms. Nguyen Thi Diem Trang - Principal of Vo Van Kiet High School, Vinh Long discusses at the conference

Mr. Nguyen Hong Bao - Principal of Nguyen Binh Khiem Specialized High School, Vinh Long, discussing at the conference

Mr. Kha Vinh Huy - Principal of Soc Trang High School, discussing at the conference

Mr. Banh Phuoc Trong, Principal of Nguyen Van Huong High School, An Giang, discussing at the conference

Mr. Nguyen Quoc Phong, Principal of Nguyen Thien Thanh Specialized High School, Tra Vinh, discussing at the conference

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, Principal of Nguyen Hung Son High School, Kien Giang, discussing at the conference

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tan, Vice Principal of Tran Van Bay High School, Bac Lieu, discussing at the conference

Mr. Nguyen Huu Truong, Principal of Go Cong Dong High School, Tien Giang, discussing at the conference

The “Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principals of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces 2025” officially concluded with many meaningful highlights, continuing to affirm UEH’s position in building a sustainable education system for the development of the Mekong Delta region. The event not only serves as a bridge between UEH and high schools in the Mekong Delta but also demonstrates UEH’s efforts to improve education quality, support career orientation for students, accompany teachers in meeting the requirements of modern education, and build strong relationships with high schools in the Mekong Delta on the journey of Connecting the Community – Spreading Knowledge – Sustainable Action.

Delegates and teachers took commemorative photos at the “Conference of Leaders of Departments of Education and Training and Principals of High Schools in the Mekong Delta Provinces 2025” held on the morning of April 25, 2025

Delegates and teachers taking commemorative photos with speaker Nguyen Thanh Tong at the training program on the topic "Application of AI in planning and implementing communication work at high schools" held on the afternoon of April 25, 2025

Delegates and teachers taking commemorative photos with Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Duc at the training program on the topic “Guidelines for Reading and Checking Financial Reports and Handling Errors in Financial Reports” held on April 26, 2025

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