Brunei Education Minister Concludes Working Visit to Vietnam
Romaizah Mohd Salleh visited key educational institutions to strengthen bilateral cooperation and SEAMEO initiatives.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Education — General
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Brunei Education Minister Romaizah Mohd Salleh completed a two-day working visit to Vietnam to advance regional educational collaboration. During the trip, she met with Vietnamese education officials to discuss future joint initiatives.
Why it matters
The visit aims to foster deeper ties among South-East Asian nations and enhance participation in regional educational programs. This cooperation seeks to align academic standards and development strategies across the SEAMEO network.
Brunei achieved a top three ranking among South-East Asian nations in the 2025 PISA assessment. Minister Romaizah Mohd Salleh is currently serving her 2025-2027 term as President of the SEAMEO Council.
The players
Romaizah Mohd Salleh
She is the Minister of Education for Brunei and the President of the SEAMEO Council for the 2025-2027 term.
Hoang Minh Son
He serves as the Minister of Education and Training for Vietnam.
The details
The minister toured the SEAMEO Regional Training Centre and the SEAMEO Regional Centre for Lifelong Learning in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the Binh Chanh Inclusive Education Development Support Center. Vietnam's Minister of Education and Training, Hoang Minh Son, formally requested the reactivation of a Joint Working Group to streamline these shared educational goals.
Timeline
The working visit to Vietnam took place from October 26 to 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
This visit aligns with the regional cooperation mandate established by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). It marks a broader shift toward integrating academic policy and lifelong learning standards across the member states.
This diplomatic exchange focuses on high-level administrative policy rather than immediate changes to local classroom curricula or daily routines. Readers should monitor future announcements regarding the Joint Working Group for any potential updates to international exchange or training opportunities.
The takeaway
Regional collaboration remains a cornerstone for improving national educational standings as evidenced by Brunei's high PISA performance. Educators and officials can look to these multilateral partnerships as a primary vehicle for sharing best practices and inclusive learning models.
Further reading
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