Curtin, together with the University of Melbourne, recently concluded a year-long workshop series on green transformation and energy transition for 200 of Vietnam’s future strategic leaders, including Deputy Ministers and Provincial Chairpersons, as potential candidates for the 14th Party National Congress (2026 – 2031).

Led by Associate Professor Lien Duong from the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, the initiative aimed to enhance high-level strategic leadership capacity and reinforce Australia’s support for Vietnam’s commitment to sustainable development and its transition toward net-zero emissions. The program also highlighted the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.

Curtin Institute of Energy Transition Director Professor Peta Ashworth and Adjunct Professor Petra Tschakert, from the School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, also contributed their expertise alongside the Faculty of Business and Law’s Executive Education team. The program was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affair and Trade and the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, administered by the Vietnam Australia Centre, and hosted by the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

Thank you to all Curtin staff involved in delivering this important initiative.

A large group of people in a conference room in front of a presentation screen with the name of the program on it.
Associate Professor Lien Duong (front, fourteenth from left) with Professor Tuan Ngo (co-lead), University of Melbourne (front, thirteenth from left); Ms Gillian Bird, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam (front, fifteenth from left); Associate Professor Nguyen Duy Bac, Vice President, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (front, sixteenth from left); Ms Kim Cleary, International Director, Vietnam Australia Centre (front, twelfth from right) and program contributors and participants.