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Conference talks opportunities from ASEAN Community

Da Nang, May 15 (VNA) – Representatives from 22 universities in nine ASEAN countries gathered at an international conference in the central city of Da Nang on May 15 to discuss opportunities and challenges created by the formation of the ASEAN Community after 2015.

Participants highlighted a number of matters related to ASEAN Economic Community’s post-2015 vision, as well as the process and initial outcomes in the building of the association’s identity.

They talked the preparation of university-graduated human resources for the ASEAN Community, as well as the prospect of the community in the future.

The ASEAN Community is expected to make debut on December 31 this year. Currently, the grouping’s 10 members are focusing on finalising the preparations for the community.

At the same time, ASEAN leaders are working together to draw out post-2015 orientations for the community.
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