Alexander Parini

Editor-in-Chief @AsiaConnects. International Relations Lecturer @daihocUEF. Interest in China, Vietnam, and Taiwan. English, Español, 中文. Views are my own.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

@SwallowsUncaged @vietnamenglish A lot of potential! Looking forward to seeing where the project leads.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Universities have an important role in advancing national development. I had the chance to share my thoughts with @VietnamEnglish on how Ha Long's proposed university village could develop talent, foster innovation, and attract foreign investment.

https://t.co/7n0Ls0Yfe0

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Excellent turnout for @AmChamVietnam's first in-person Education & Training Committee networking evening. Great conversations, new connections, and a shared commitment to strengthening education and workforce development in #Vietnam. #AmCham

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Attended my first #China Business Association Ho Chi Minh City Branch meeting. An insightful discussion on the priorities of the local Chinese business community and an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas on boosting educational cooperation between the US, China, and Vietnam.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Celebrating America 250 in Ho Chi Minh City with @amchamvietnam and the local #American community. Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆🎉

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Studying in #China and the #UK transformed my life, exposing me to new ideas and cultures.

But is study abroad right for everyone? Writing for @AsiaConnects, I explore key questions to consider before embarking on an international education journey.

https://t.co/hvciRUoDQm

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Great to reconnect with old friends and make new ones at the #Taiwan Chamber in HCMC General Assembly and Gala Dinner. Always appreciate opportunities to exchange ideas with #Taiwanese business leaders on ways to strengthen cooperation between our organizations and communities.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

An engaging @amchamvietnam Illuminate event on the implications of AI in education. Insightful perspectives from some of #Vietnam’s leading education experts on how AI is transforming teaching, learning, and workforce development today and in the years ahead.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Written interview with @WgiWorld discussing contemporary developments in U.S.-#Vietnam relations and the broader geopolitical and economic dynamics influencing the evolving partnership between the two countries.

https://t.co/J4sM6NGNPm
https://t.co/J4sM6NGNPm

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Vice Consul Cydney Gardner-Brown from the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City recently joined international relations students at @daihocUEF for a discussion on 🇺🇸 history, the founding principles of the United States, and the global influence of these ideas over time.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

The Plus 3: Vietnam – Summer 2026 program between @daihocUEF and @PittTweet officially begins. Students will participate in academic and cultural activities focused on #Vietnam’s development while gaining exposure to the country’s changing social and #economic environment.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

A wonderful evening celebrating #Khmer New Year, thanks to the #Cambodia Commercial Office in Ho Chi Minh City.

It was a pleasure to meet H.E. Touch Sopharath and connect with Cambodian and #Vietnamese business leaders. Enjoyed experiencing Khmer music, dance, and culture.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Recognize the voice? (It’s me!)

Great to see this @daihocUEF video being shared in #Vietnamese media. #UEF continues to build strong partnerships with institutions from around the globe, bringing world-class international education to Ho Chi Minh City.

https://t.co/nQ1RNgG6yM

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

An evening well spent at the Ho Chi Minh City #Taiwan Chamber of Commerce Spring Banquet. Great to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and exchange ideas. Grateful to be part of such a vibrant #Taiwanese business community in #Vietnam.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Across the world, major holidays blend into daily life. What continues to impress me about #Vietnam is how #Tết still feels distinct.

Life slows. Businesses close. Families reconnect.

After nearly five years here, I wrote about this special pause:

https://t.co/5XpIE6MH4w

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

One of the strengths of @amchamvietnam’s Education & Training Committee is peer-led learning. At our January meeting, Dr. Majo George spoke on US university franchise and partnership models in #Vietnam, focusing on why they’re attractive and how both partner institutions benefit.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Người Lao Động featured my remarks on Ho Chi Minh City’s role in #Vietnam’s economic development. I noted that the city continues to play a leading role in driving national growth and remains the country’s strategic hub for international #business.

https://t.co/5yX8N8kkbH

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

Delighted to host Professor Markus Taussig from Rutgers University in my Cross-Cultural Management class at @daihocUEF. A longtime researcher on #Vietnam, he reflected on the normalization of U.S.–Vietnam relations and shared his research on emerging markets across #Asia.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

We meet regularly at the #AmCham #Vietnam Office—just a 5-minute walk from Bến Thành #Metro Station, a great way to beat the traffic.

[Alexander Parini @AlexParini]

With the new school season underway, it’s the perfect time to get involved in @amchamvietnam's Education & Training Committee. We had a great discussion at today’s monthly meeting, and we’re already looking forward to our next one on October 1st.

https://t.co/LNQZeEmtHC