{"id":39748,"date":"2025-11-27T08:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=39748"},"modified":"2025-11-27T08:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T01:45:00","slug":"vantage-foundation-celebrates-innovation-and-cultural-exchange-at-uef-korea-vietnam-global-capstone-design-competition-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=39748","title":{"rendered":"Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2299654\/Vantage_Foundation_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The\u00a0UEF Korea\u2013Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025 concluded with remarkable success, uniting students from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> in a dynamic exchange of ideas, innovation, and cultural collaboration. As a key sponsor of the competition, Vantage Foundation proudly supported this cross-border initiative alongside 8 Vietnamese universities and 11 Korean universities, reaffirming its commitment to empowering future leaders in the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2833286\/Vantage_Foundation_Celebrates_Innovation_Cultural_Exchange_UEF_Korea_Vietnam_Global_Capstone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2833286\/Vantage_Foundation_Celebrates_Innovation_Cultural_Exchange_UEF_Korea_Vietnam_Global_Capstone.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025\" alt=\"Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Opening Ceremony on <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 25<\/span> welcomed representatives from participating institutions, distinguished guests, and student teams. Opening remarks were delivered by:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Mr. Kwon\u00a0Heung-soon, Director, RISE Daejeon Center<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Lee\u00a0Jong-won, Hanbat University<\/li>\n<li>Assoc. Prof. Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Nhan Cam Tri<\/span>, Vice-Rector, University of Economics &amp; Finance (UEF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year&#8217;s competition was co-hosted by a strong consortium of educational institutions, including top Vietnamese universities such as University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), <span class=\"xn-location\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/span> University of Technology (HUTECH), and others, as well as leading Korean universities such as Hanbat <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span>, Daedeok University, Daejeon University, and more. Their participation underscores the growing academic cooperation between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, <span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Siew<\/span>, Vice President of Business Development at Vantage, was invited on stage to receive a Token of Appreciation from the organisers in recognition of Vantage Foundation&#8217;s continued support for educational development initiatives. The opening event concluded with the formal introduction of the 19 competing teams representing diverse academic fields and institutions across both countries.<\/p>\n<p>The competition took place on <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 26<\/span>, where student teams presented their Capstone projects across various innovation categories. These projects were evaluated by a panel of academic leaders and industry professionals appointed by the participating universities.<\/p>\n<p>The Closing Ceremony featured a keynote speech by <span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Siew<\/span>, who commended the students for their creativity, resilience, and collaborative spirit. He also presented awards to two student groups: Group 1, comprising students from Pai Chai University (Korea) and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thu Dau Mot<\/span> University (TDMU, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>); and Group 2, comprising students from Chungnam <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span> (Korea) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>). His participation underscored the Vantage Foundation&#8217;s commitment to empowering youth and fostering skill development.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Steven Xie<\/span>, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, highlighted the significance of the foundation&#8217;s ongoing support for cross-border educational programmes: <i>&#8220;At Vantage Foundation, we believe that nurturing young talent is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to long-term social and economic progress. This competition showcases the power of collaboration, students from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea coming together to transform ideas into meaningful solutions. We are proud to play a part in enabling these opportunities and strengthening the academic ties between our two countries.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a Gala Dinner featuring cultural performances, networking opportunities, and a lucky draw for students and partners, further deepening the spirit of friendship between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea. Through its sponsorship and active participation, Vantage Foundation continues to support programmes that inspire innovation, foster academic exchange, and empower the next generation of global leaders.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vantage Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in <span class=\"xn-location\">Nigeria<\/span>, Teach for <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and Instituto Claret in <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil<\/span>, to drive impactful social initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vantage.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.vantage.foundation<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2299654\/Vantage_Foundation_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The\u00a0UEF Korea\u2013Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025 concluded with remarkable success, uniting students from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">South Korea<\/span> in a dynamic exchange of ideas, innovation, and cultural collaboration. As a key sponsor of the competition, Vantage Foundation proudly supported this cross-border initiative alongside 8 Vietnamese universities and 11 Korean universities, reaffirming its commitment to empowering future leaders in the region.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2833286\/Vantage_Foundation_Celebrates_Innovation_Cultural_Exchange_UEF_Korea_Vietnam_Global_Capstone.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2833286\/Vantage_Foundation_Celebrates_Innovation_Cultural_Exchange_UEF_Korea_Vietnam_Global_Capstone.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025\" alt=\"Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025\" \/><\/a><br \/><span>Vantage Foundation Celebrates Innovation and Cultural Exchange at UEF Korea-Vietnam Global Capstone Design Competition 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Opening Ceremony on <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 25<\/span> welcomed representatives from participating institutions, distinguished guests, and student teams. Opening remarks were delivered by:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Mr. Kwon\u00a0Heung-soon, Director, RISE Daejeon Center<\/li>\n<li>Prof. Lee\u00a0Jong-won, Hanbat University<\/li>\n<li>Assoc. Prof. Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Nhan Cam Tri<\/span>, Vice-Rector, University of Economics &amp; Finance (UEF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year&#8217;s competition was co-hosted by a strong consortium of educational institutions, including top Vietnamese universities such as University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), <span class=\"xn-location\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/span> University of Technology (HUTECH), and others, as well as leading Korean universities such as Hanbat <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span>, Daedeok University, Daejeon University, and more. Their participation underscores the growing academic cooperation between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, <span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Siew<\/span>, Vice President of Business Development at Vantage, was invited on stage to receive a Token of Appreciation from the organisers in recognition of Vantage Foundation&#8217;s continued support for educational development initiatives. The opening event concluded with the formal introduction of the 19 competing teams representing diverse academic fields and institutions across both countries.<\/p>\n<p>The competition took place on <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 26<\/span>, where student teams presented their Capstone projects across various innovation categories. These projects were evaluated by a panel of academic leaders and industry professionals appointed by the participating universities.<\/p>\n<p>The Closing Ceremony featured a keynote speech by <span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Siew<\/span>, who commended the students for their creativity, resilience, and collaborative spirit. He also presented awards to two student groups: Group 1, comprising students from Pai Chai University (Korea) and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thu Dau Mot<\/span> University (TDMU, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>); and Group 2, comprising students from Chungnam <span class=\"xn-org\">National University<\/span> (Korea) and the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>). His participation underscored the Vantage Foundation&#8217;s commitment to empowering youth and fostering skill development.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Steven Xie<\/span>, Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, highlighted the significance of the foundation&#8217;s ongoing support for cross-border educational programmes: <i>&#8220;At Vantage Foundation, we believe that nurturing young talent is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to long-term social and economic progress. This competition showcases the power of collaboration, students from <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea coming together to transform ideas into meaningful solutions. We are proud to play a part in enabling these opportunities and strengthening the academic ties between our two countries.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a Gala Dinner featuring cultural performances, networking opportunities, and a lucky draw for students and partners, further deepening the spirit of friendship between <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span> and Korea. Through its sponsorship and active participation, Vantage Foundation continues to support programmes that inspire innovation, foster academic exchange, and empower the next generation of global leaders.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vantage Foundation<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Vantage Foundation is an independent charitable organization launched at the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation has partnered with organisations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, the iREDE Foundation in <span class=\"xn-location\">Nigeria<\/span>, Teach for <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and Instituto Claret in <span class=\"xn-location\">Brazil<\/span>, to drive impactful social initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit <b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vantage.foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.vantage.foundation<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=39748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39748\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=39748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=39748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=39748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}