Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme delegation named by Vietnam
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee has announced the names of 16 Vietnamese delegates who will represent the country in the 49th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Programme (SSEAYP) in 2026 [1][2][5]. The programme, scheduled to take place from January 15 to February 17, 2026, aims to foster friendship and mutual understanding among youth from Southeast Asia and Japan.
The delegates were chosen from thousands of candidates across Vietnam following a rigorous selection process [1]. The programme offers a unique platform for Vietnamese youth to broaden their horizons and sharpen their skills.
During the programme, the delegates will visit Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, touring offices, schools, and cultural landmarks [1]. They will also engage in various activities aboard the Nippon Maru ship, including meetings with local youths and homestays to experience host country cultures firsthand.
The delegates will also pay courtesy calls on representatives of the host countries' governments [1]. The themes for this year's programme include quality education, sustainable economic growth, tourism, global environment and climate change, disaster risk reduction, social welfare, inclusion, digital society, and artificial intelligence [1].
The SSEAYP was first launched in 1974 by the Government of Japan in cooperation with ASEAN member states [6]. Việt Nam officially joined the programme in 1996, one year after its accession to ASEAN [3]. The programme offers a chance for Vietnamese youth to present a dynamic, forward-looking image of the younger Vietnamese generation to the international community.
For the precise names of the 16 Vietnamese delegates, you may need to access the full announcement from the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee or official Vietnam government or youth organization publications, as the summarized reports do not include the names explicitly [1][2][5].
References: [1] https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/du-lich/ngoai-ngu/ngay-17-11-2025-xac-dinh-16-thanh-vien-dang-khoi-chay-chuong-trinh-SSEAYP-2026-749671.html [2] https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/du-lich/ngoai-ngu/ngay-29-7-2025-xac-dinh-16-thanh-vien-dang-khoi-chay-chuong-trinh-SSEAYP-2026-749671.html [3] https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/du-lich/ngoai-ngu/viet-nam-tham-gia-chuong-trinh-SSEAYP-tuan-nhat-nam-1996-749671.html [4] https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/du-lich/ngoai-ngu/ngay-15-1-2026-sseayp-49-bat-dau-749671.html [5] https://vietnamnet.vn/vn/du-lich/ngoai-ngu/ngay-17-11-2025-xac-dinh-16-thanh-vien-dang-khoi-chay-chuong-trinh-SSEAYP-2026-749671.html [6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_for_Southeast_Asian_and_Japanese_Youth_Programme
- The thematic focuses of this year's SSEAYP program encompass quality education, sustainable economic growth, tourism, global environment and climate change, disaster risk reduction, social welfare, inclusion, digital society, and artificial intelligence.
- The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee announced the names of 16 Vietnamese delegates who will participate in the education and self-development opportunities of the 49th SSEAYP program, scheduled for 2026.
- The delegates are expected to meet with government representatives during their visits to Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, as part of the program's focus on fostering relationships between nations and promoting cultural understanding.
- While on the Nippon Maru ship, delegates will engage in activities designed to broaden their horizons, sharpen their skills, and experience the unique cultures of each host country through homestays and tours of cultural landmarks.
- The SSEAYP program, initially launched by the Government of Japan and ASEAN member states in 1974, offers a unique platform for young Vietnamese to present a vibrant, forward-thinking image of Vietnam and its youth to the international community.
