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Association brings together Vietnamese youths, intellectuals in US

The 10th edition of a networking event marking its decade, hosted by the Association of Vietnamese Professionals and Students in the US, wrapped up on August 21.
Association brings together Vietnamese youths, intellectuals in US ảnh 1An art performance within the programme (Photo: VNA)
Washington D.C. (VNA) – The 10th edition ofa networking event marking its decade, hosted by the Association of VietnameseProfessionals and Students in the US, wrapped up on August 21.

Themed “10 years and beyond”, the three-day programmefeatured an array of activities, including a startup competition, a vocationalworkshop, football matches and art performances.  

At a recent gala, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen QuocDung congratulated the association on its achievements, especially inconnecting Vietnamese youths and intellectuals in the US together who haveserved as a bridge promoting Vietnam – US comprehensive partnership.

The association was founded on June 1, 2013, andbecame a registered non-profit organisation in Massachusetts state on March 3,2014.

It now groups more than 35,000 members throughout theUS./.
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