Master Nguyen Minh Giang, an alumnus of the Master's program in Asian Studies, Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), has been selected as one of the 18 outstanding young scientists nationwide for the 2nd Khue Van Cac Award in 2026, organized by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.
This is a notable achievement for Nguyen Minh Giang personally, and it also brings joy to the faculty, students, and alumni of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.
Nguyen Minh Giang is a graduate of the 2023–2025 cohort in the Master of Asian Studies program at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNUHCM. During his studies and research, he has focused on exploring issues related to political culture, foreign policy, and international relations in the Asian region.
Being selected as one of the 18 candidates for the 2nd Khue Van Cac Award in 2026 in the interdisciplinary field of History – Archaeology – Ethnology/Anthropology is an encouraging recognition of Nguyen Minh Giang's scientific research efforts in recent times.
The Khue Van Cac Award, organized by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee and first launched in 2024, aims to discover, honor, and encourage young Vietnamese scientists with outstanding achievements in the fields of social sciences and humanities.
The award targets young researchers no older than 35, who are currently studying, researching, and working at higher education institutions, research institutes, and relevant organizations both domestically and abroad.
Through the selection process, the award contributes to promoting the spirit of research, creativity, and social responsibility among young intellectuals, while creating more opportunities for connection and academic exchange among researchers from various disciplines.
For Nguyen Minh Giang, being included in the list of 18 candidates for the 2026 Khue Van Cac Award is an encouraging milestone in his scientific research journey. This result reflects his perseverance, thirst for learning, and efforts to accumulate knowledge and develop the research capabilities of a young scientist.
From an educational perspective, the Faculty of Oriental Studies always focuses on building a learning environment that encourages independent thinking, interdisciplinary approaches, and the integration of theory with practice. In particular, the Master's program in Asian Studies focuses on equipping students with a foundation in regional studies, research methods, and the ability to analyze cultural, social, political, and international relations issues in Asia.
Nguyen Minh Giang's achievement is one of the notable outcomes resulting from the student's learning, research, and professional development process after graduation. This is also a source of motivation for students, PhD candidates, and lecturers of the Faculty to continue improving the quality of education and scientific research.
The Faculty of Oriental Studies would like to congratulate Nguyen Minh Giang and hopes that he will continue to leverage his professional expertise, maintain his passion for research, and make further practical contributions to the field of social sciences and humanities.
With this encouraging result, the Faculty of Oriental Studies continues to affirm its commitment to accompanying learners in their development of research capabilities, strengthening the connection between education and practice, and contributing to building an academic community that is responsible, creative, and integrated.
