Vietnamese and Singaporean officials discuss education, training and cooperation in public service development.
Mr. Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member and Standing member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat, received Mr. Christopher Pragasam, head of Singapore’s Public Service Division (PSD), in Hanoi on 20 October 2026. The meeting focused on education and training cooperation between Vietnam and Singapore, particularly in personnel development and public service.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the Vietnamese and Singaporean officials to discuss areas of mutual interest in education and training. Mr. Tran Cam Tu received Mr. Pragasam in his capacity as head of Singapore’s PSD, the government body responsible for public service matters.
The discussions centred on cooperation in personnel training, reflecting the shared interest of both countries in developing public service capabilities through education and professional development. The engagement also provided a platform for the two sides to exchange views on opportunities for further cooperation in these areas.
Mr. Tran Cam Tu represented the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Central Committee Secretariat, while Mr. Pragasam represented Singapore’s Public Service Division. Their meeting in Hanoi highlighted personnel training as an area of bilateral engagement between the two countries.
Education and training have provided a channel for Vietnam and Singapore to engage on public sector development. Cooperation in personnel training can involve the exchange of experience and knowledge relevant to public administration and the development of public service capabilities.
The meeting took place amid ongoing engagement between Vietnamese and Singaporean officials on areas of mutual interest. Both countries maintain bilateral relations encompassing various fields, including government and institutional cooperation.
Source: Vietnam News Agency
