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U.S.-Vietnam Education Task Force Final Report Signing Ceremony, September 30

Ambassador Michael W. Michalak and Vice Minister Pham Vu Luan Shaking Hands at the Signing Ceremony. 
Ambassador Michael W. Michalak and Vice Minister Pham Vu Luan Shaking Hands at the Signing Ceremony.
Ambassador Michalak and MOET Vice Minister Luan signed the long-awaited Final Report containing recommendations on ways that the U.S. and Vietnamese governments can cooperate to support public-private sector partnerships to improve the Vietnamese educational system and increase the number of Vietnamese studying at American schools. The Report also lays out a roadmap for the development of an American-style university in Vietnam. In addition, the Report calls for the creation of four working groups that will explore ideas to establish the American style university, to improve English language instruction, and to support closer cooperation between American and Vietnamese universities, and between American companies and Vietnamese universities. more...

Interagency delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State Steinberg visits Hanoi; September 26-27

 
Deputy Secretary James Steinberg held talks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung
A U.S. interagency delegation led by Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg visited Hanoi from September 26-27.  The delegation had productive discussions with senior Vietnamese government officials on ways to strengthen bilateral ties and on a range of regional and global security issues including activities in the South China Sea and the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran.  Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg told reporters at the end of the visit that he was more optimistic than ever about the future of U.S.-Vietnam relationship and cooperation.
  
  

LATEST HEADLINES FROM THE EMBASSY

American Culture Quizbowl

 
Helen Huntley points to a student to answer a question in the American Quiz.

On November 16, 2009, in conjunction with International Education Week from November 16-20, an American Culture Quiz session was held at the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi for 62 students. Led by Helen Huntley, a Senior English Language Fellow, the session focused on questions about American culture, geography, history, and language. Students enjoyed the chance to compete and win small prizes individually and in groups.
    
    

Dream House School's Visit to the American Center

Some younger Dream House students check out one of the portable DVD players available to American Center patrons to borrow
On November 12, as part of their month-long celebration of American culture, the Dream House School classes grades 1-5 visited the American Center. 150 enthusiastic students learned about the services of the American Center and viewed a 5 minute video showcasing images from all aspects of American life, culture and landscape. The younger group moved to the American Center to explore its resources while the older group took part in a presentation by Public Affairs Assistant, Abby Ross. The presentation touched on childhood and schools in America. After the presentation, the older group also participated in an activity and played a game. Small prizes were awarded throughout the program to encourage participation.

Global Technology and Innovation Fund Call for Proposals

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) announced this week a call for proposals for a Global Technology and Innovation Fund. This fund will help catalyze and facilitate private sector investments that promote access to and growth of technology in OPIC-eligible countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. OPIC will provide financing ranging between $25 million and $150 million in total capital for each selected fund. 

The Global Technology and Innovation Fund is part of an on-going U.S. government effort to expand partnerships that advance economic opportunity and job creation. Specifically, the sectors of interest for prospective funds may address issues that can have a transformational impact in these regions such as technology, education, telecom, media, business services and financial technology and clean-tech. 

Deadline for proposal submission is November 30, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.opic.gov/investment-funds/calls-for-proposals/global-technology-innovation-fund/

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