Attracting Vietnamese Intellectuals in Australia to Contribute to the Homeland: Possible Solutions
According to Nguyen Dang Thang, the Vietnamese community in Australia consists of approximately 350,000 people, which is about 1.3% of the country’s population. Around 500 highly qualified Vietnamese intellectual experts have made significant contributions in various fields in Australia. They serve as consultants for the Australian Government on projects related to Vietnam or carbon certificates. Many of them are also involved in standardizing Australia’s processes and standards in construction, infrastructure, iron and steel, aviation, investment, finance, and tax. The Vietnamese Australian Scholars Experts Association (VASEA) was launched in Melbourne, Australia in August 2023. According to Nguyen Dang Thang, overseas experts and intellectuals from Australia are willing to contribute to Vietnam’s development. The Vietnamese Australian Scholars Experts Association can offer suggestions and insights to the government on policies and issues that Vietnam is currently facing, thanks to...