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Laos

29Aug2022

Okayama University Representatives Pay Courtesy Visit to National University of Laos and Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos

Courtesy Visit to National University of Laos and Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos Professor KADOTA Isao from the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Associate Professor INAMORI Takao from the Institute of Global Human Resource Development, and Study in Japan Coordinator NII Yusuke from Okayama University paid courtesy visits to the National University of Laos on 8th August and the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos on 9th August. At the National University of Laos, the delegation met with Vice President Dr. Houngphet CHANTHAVONG, who have experience of studying in Japan, and representatives, and introduced the Vientiane Office and exchanged opinions on future cooperation. Vice President Dr. Houngphet CHANTHAVONG expressed his expectations for the office, saying "Easy access to necessary information related in studying in Japan is very important for Lao students who are interested in studying in Japan. Therefore, we recognize that the opening of the Vientiane office will be of great significance to the National University of Laos and may bring opportunities for many students to study in Japan." At the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos, the delegation met with the Deputy Director General, Dr. Kamkeo HANSANA and representatives to explain the project and to discuss the initiative to promote study in Japan from Laos. Dr. Kamkeo HANSANA said, "Japan is contributing to the development of human resources in the field of higher education in Laos. I am pleased that the opening of the Vientiane Office will further promote the cooperative relationship between Laos and Japan. He also expressed his welcome to the Lao government. These visits were realized in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the Vientiane Office (Laos), the ASEAN hub of the Japan-Japan Overseas Cooperation Promotion Program, which took place on August 8, 2012. It is hoped that this visit will strengthen cooperation between the Vientiane Office and local universities, educational institutions, and the Okayama University International Alumni Association, and promote study in Japan in Laos. 【Okayama University Opened Study in Japan Global Network Project ASEAN Regional Office, Vientiane, Laos】 https://studyinjapan-asean.jp/news.php?lg=en&page=&id=40

Laos

29Aug2022

Memorandum of Agreement concluded with Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute

On 8th August, International Affairs Department of Okayama University and the Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute (LJI) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in Laos to promote study in Japan from Laos. Director Dr. Phonekeo CHANTHAMALY, representing LJI, and Director KAWAGUCHI Katsumi, representing International Affairs Department of Okayama University, signed the MOA. The conclusion of this MOA was realized on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN Regional Office, Vientiane, Laos. The Vientiane Office locates in LJI and the opening ceremony was held on 8th August. It is expected that the MOA will be an opportunity for LJI and Okayama University to strengthen mutual cooperation and collaboration in order to effectively and smoothly promote study abroad from Laos to Japan. 【Okayama University Opened Study in Japan Global Network Project ASEAN Regional Office, Vientiane, Laos】 https://studyinjapan-asean.jp/news.php?lg=en&page=&id=40

Laos

29Aug2022

Okayama University Opened Study in Japan Global Network Project ASEAN Regional Office, Vientiane, Laos

As part of its initiatives under the Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, Okayama University opened a Vientiane Office at Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute (LJI), located in the National University of Laos (NUOL) Dongdok Campus on 1st April 2022. On 8th August, Okayama University held an opening ceremony and a total of 30 representatives from 10 governmental and educational institutions in Laos attended, including Ambassador H.E. KOBAYASHI Kenichi from the Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR., Deputy Director Dr. Khamkeo HANSANA from Department of Higher Education at Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos, President Dr. Oudom PHONEKHAMPHENG from NUOL, and Director Dr. Phonekeo CHANTHAMALY from LJI. Additionally, Okayama University representatives, Professor KADOTA Isao from the Graduate School of Natural Science, who is the project's General Manager, and Associate Professor INAMORI Takao from the Institute of Global Human Resource Development were in attendance. In his congratulatory address, H.E. Ambassador KOBAYASHI expressed his expectations for the office, saying, "I hope that the establishment of this office in LJI, which serves as a bridge between Japan and Laos, will serve many young Lao youth to study in Japan, and that the two countries will strengthen and further develop friendship. " Then, President Dr. Oudom PHONEKHAMPHENG, noting that education is one of the most important fields in Laos, welcomed the establishment of the office, saying, "I am very pleased with the opening of this office, and I am sure that this office will play a significant role for Lao youth who wish to study in Japan. At the opening ceremony, an information exchange session was also held. Attendees and representatives from Okayama University exchanged information and engaged in lively discussions regarding the situation of study in Japan from Laos and support systems for international students in Japan. The panelists included Ms. Phoutsad CHONEPHETSALATH from Japan Alumni of Laos, Mr. NISHIMURA Yuki, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR., and Dr. Souliphone SIVIXAY from Salavan Teachers Training College, who is alumnus of Okayama University. The Vientiane Office is committed to cooperating with universities, educational institutions, and alumni associations to support Lao students who wish to study in Japan.

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