Vietnam's top leader suggests partnership with Stanford University on AI, innovation and leadership development

VNExpress - Sep 22, 2026

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with Professor Sarah Anne Soule, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, in New York on Sept. 21, proposing that the school cooperate with Vietnam in leadership development, AI and innovation, and research partnerships.

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