Four Vietnamese students selected for 12th HYLI in Bangkok

May 22, 2013 | 10:46

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Hitachi Asia announced on May 22 four outstanding students to represent Vietnam at the 12^th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative (HYLI).

The event, which will be held in Bangkok from June 1-5, 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 dialogues with the student participants. The students will also work together to present their ideas about how these issues can be addressed.

The theme of the 12^th HYLI is “The Road Ahead: Asean’s Role in Asia and the Global Economy”. An impressive line-up of speakers will convey their thought on two sub-themes – The Asean Economic Community 2015: What can Asean really expect and Asia’s significance in the global economy; and Connectivity: The driver of Asean competitiveness.

“HYLI offers a unique opportunity for students to have their ideas heard by prominent leaders,” said Kiyoaki Iigaya, chairman of Hitachi Asia.

Established by Hitachi 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 from seven countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan to participate in HYLI.

“For 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’s long term corporate social responsibility efforts in the regions,” Iigaya said.

>> The 12th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative open for student applications

By By Hoang Anh

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