Association of Japanese Language and Education in Vietnam Honored by Japan’s Foreign Minister
The event highlights the growing interest in Japanese language and culture in Vietnam and underscores the importance of cultivating a highly skilled workforce proficient in Japanese to further strengthen Vietnam-Japan relations.
| Vietnamese scholar honored by Japanese government | |
| Vietnamese Students in Japan Receive Assistance from Local Government |
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| On December 5, the Association of Japanese Language and Education in Vietnam (AJEV) was awarded a Certificate of Commendation by Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs. The recognition celebrates the association’s significant contributions to advancing Japanese language education and research in Vietnam. Established in November 2016, the association has consistently worked to enhance the quality and scope of Japanese language education through initiatives such as building and strengthening a nationwide network of Japanese language educators and researchers, and organizing specialized seminars and workshops. The award ceremony was attended by representatives from schools and organizations that play an active role in promoting Japanese language education in Vietnam, including elementary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. |
| First Performance of Japanese Martial Arts Takes Place in Vietnam in November The Japanese Martial Arts performance in Ho Chi Minh city, the first of its kind, will be held on November 10, with 12 martial arts ... |
| Japanese Enterprises Show Interest in Recruiting Vietnamese Students On November 9, Ho Chi Minh City Open University coordinated with Japanese enterprises to organize the 2024 Japan Job Fair. |
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