{"id":10451,"date":"2013-05-21T17:28:20","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T17:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitachi.asia\/?p=10451"},"modified":"2022-03-26T13:14:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T05:14:40","slug":"hitachi-selects-four-students-to-represent-vietnam-at-the-12th-hitachi-young-leaders-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hitachi83.hostwebsite.asia\/id\/hitachi-selects-four-students-to-represent-vietnam-at-the-12th-hitachi-young-leaders-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Hitachi Selects Four Students to Represent Vietnam at the 12th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Information contained in this news release is current as of the date of the press announcement, but may be subject to change without prior notice.<\/p>\n

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May 21, 2013<\/p>\n

Hitachi Selects Four Students to Represent Vietnam at the 12th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative<\/strong><\/h6>\n

—\u00a0Students will join delegates from six countries at the regional forum in Bangkok, from 1-5 July 2013<\/em>\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

Hanoi, May 21,\u00a0<\/strong>2013<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Hitachi Asia Ltd. today announced the university students selected to represent Vietnam at the 12th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI). The event, which will be held in Bangkok from July 1 to 5, 2013, will bring together prominent regional opinion leaders from the private, public and academic sectors to discuss regional economic and social infrastructure issues and engage in dialogue with the student participants. The students will work together to present their ideas about how these issues can be addressed.<\/p>\n

The students chosen to represent Vietnam are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Nguyen Ngoc Linh \u2013 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam<\/li>\n
  2. Nguyen Vu Nhat Anh \u2013 Ho Chi Minh University of Social Sciences & Humanities<\/li>\n
  3. Doan Phuong Thao \u2013 Ha Noi Foreign Trade University<\/li>\n
  4. Nguyen Thanh Nguyet Minh – Ho Chi Minh University of Social Sciences & Humanities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    They were selected after passing a rigorous application and evaluation process that included a panel interview chaired by Mdn. Pham Chi Lan, Former Secretary General & Vice President, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Former Senior Adviser to Prime Minister, Prime Ministerial Research Committee. Students from six universities — Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Foreign Trade University Hanoi, Foreign Trade University Ho Chi Minh and Ho Chi Minh University of Social Sciences and Humanities \u2013 were eligible to apply.<\/p>\n

    Mr. Kiyoaki Iigaya, Chief Executive for Asia, Hitachi, Ltd. & Chairman, Hitachi Asia Ltd. said, \u201cHYLI offers a unique opportunity for students to have their ideas heard by prominent leaders. The line-up of speakers for the 12th HYLI is comprised of some very prominent leaders from Vietnam and around the region. We are gratified to once again receive support from these individuals who share our belief in grooming Asian youths with strong leadership potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Established by Hitachi, Ltd. in 1996, HYLI has brought together some of the best and brightest students in Asia. Each year, four outstanding students below the age of 28 are chosen to represent their country for the program. Currently, seven countries participate in HYLI: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.<\/p>\n

    \u201cFor over a hundred years, Hitachi has maintained its role as a responsible corporate citizen. That commitment includes inspiring the next generation of leaders and HYLI is a key element in Hitachi\u2019s long-term corporate social responsibility efforts in the region,\u201d Mr. Iigaya added.<\/p>\n

    12th HYLI theme focuses on ASEAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

    With AEC 2015 just two years away, a great deal of work remains to be done and some observers question the impact greater economic integration will bring. Connectivity will play a critical role in the continued success of the region. Accordingly, the theme of the 12th HYLI is\u00a0The Road Ahead: ASEAN\u2019s Role in Asia and the Global Economy<\/em>. An impressive line-up of speakers will convey their thoughts on two sub-themes:<\/p>\n

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    • Sub-theme 1: The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015: What can ASEAN really expect and Asia’s significance in the global economy<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Sub-theme 2: Connectivity: The driver of ASEAN competitiveness<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>