Dr Alan Go and Mr Kevin Dinh with distinguished representatives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam office

Hanbridge Institute Officially Opens Vietnam Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City

Hanbridge Institute has officially opened its representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, with an opening ceremony held on 4 October 2026. The opening marks an important milestone in our continued growth and engagement in Vietnam.

Ahead of the official opening, Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam representative office relocated from Hai Au Building to its new address at 771 Hong Bang Street, Binh Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The new location now serves as the official point of contact for students, parents, schools, and partners seeking consultations and meetings.

The Hanbridge Institute team in Vietnam is led by Dr Kevin Dinh, Vietnam Country Director. He oversees our local operations and engagement in the country.

To mark the official opening, Dr Alan Go, Chairman of the Academic Board at Hanbridge Institute, travelled from Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City. He joined Dr Dinh and the Vietnam team for the occasion.

Hosted by Dr Dinh, the event brought together guests and partners to celebrate this important milestone and Hanbridge Institute’s continued commitment to strengthening educational connections between Singapore and Vietnam.

Mr Kevin Dinh and Dr Alan Go on stage at the opening of Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam representative office
Dr Kevin Dinh and Dr Alan Go on stage at the opening of
Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam representative office.
Distinguished Guests Mark the Official Opening

The official opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from education authorities, local government, educational organisations, schools and recruitment partners, alongside parents and students.

Dr Alan Go and Mr Kevin Dinh with distinguished representatives at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam office
From left: Dr Kevin Dinh, Dr Alan Go, Mr Lê Thắng Lợi,
Ms Lê Thị Thanh Thảo, Mr Lâm Dũng Tiến and
Meritorious Teacher M.A. Lâm Văn Quản at the ribbon-cutting
ceremony for the official opening of Hanbridge Institute’s
Vietnam representative office.

Joining Dr Kevin Dinh and Dr Alan Go for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were:

  • Mr Lê Thắng Lợi, Head of the Southern Representative Office of the Ministry of Education and Training; Director of the Southern Center for Education and Training Development, Ministry of Education and Training
  • Ms Lê Thị Thanh Thảo, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the People’s Council of Bình Tây Ward
  • Mr Lâm Dũng Tiến, Chairman of the Vietnam–Singapore Friendship Association of Ho Chi Minh City
  • Meritorious Teacher, M.A. Lâm Văn Quản, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Association for Vocational Education

Their presence helped make the official opening a significant occasion for Hanbridge Institute. It also reflected our growing engagement with the education community and partners in Vietnam.

Strengthening Singapore-Vietnam Education Connections

Our local presence allows Hanbridge Institute to better support Vietnamese students and families exploring opportunities to study in Singapore. It also provides a closer point of contact for those based in Vietnam.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Alan Go, Chairman of the Academic Board and Director of Admissions at Hanbridge Institute, highlighted how the Vietnam representative office would make the Institute’s education pathways more accessible to Vietnamese students.

He emphasised the importance of providing accurate information, guiding students through their educational options and maintaining transparency in recruitment partnerships. Dr Go also noted that Hanbridge Institute’s responsibility extends beyond enrolment, with continued support throughout students’ educational journeys.

Recognising that the Vietnam team is often the first point of contact for prospective students and parents, he stressed the importance of building trust from the very first conversation.

Through its Vietnam representative office, Hanbridge Institute aims to provide students and families with greater access to reliable information about Singapore education, while helping them make informed decisions about the study pathways available to them.

Supporting Vietnamese Students Exploring Education in Singapore

Founded in 2003, Hanbridge Institute is a Private Education Institution in Singapore offering programmes across different stages of a student’s educational journey.

These include preparatory and English courses, as well as foundation, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.

Through our presence in Vietnam, students and families can learn more about Singapore education and the study options available. They can also better understand entry requirements and identify pathways that align with their academic goals.

Our engagement with Vietnam has developed over the years. We have welcomed Vietnamese students and education groups to Singapore and developed collaborations with Vietnamese organisations. These activities form part of our wider commitment to cross-border education and learning.

Building Connections Beyond Student Recruitment

Beyond supporting prospective students, Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam representative office provides opportunities to build closer relationships with educational institutions and organisations in Vietnam.

During the opening ceremony, Dr Alan Go shared the Institute’s interest in exploring joint programmes and educational collaborations with Vietnamese partners over the longer term.

Dr Alan Go speaking at the opening of Hanbridge Institute’s Vietnam representative office in Ho Chi Minh City.
Dr Alan Go speaking at the opening of Hanbridge Institute’s
Vietnam representative office in Ho Chi Minh City.

These connections support our vision of becoming a leading private education institution of choice in Asia. At the same time, they create more opportunities for educational exchange between Singapore and Vietnam.

A New Milestone for Hanbridge Institute in Vietnam

The opening comes as Ho Chi Minh City continues to attract international education institutions.

According to Tuổi Trẻ News, Vietnam had 31 representative offices of foreign education institutions as of 31 May 2025, many of which were located in Ho Chi Minh City.

For Hanbridge Institute, the official opening represents an important milestone in strengthening our engagement with Vietnam. Moving forward, we remain committed to supporting students in their educational journeys while developing meaningful partnerships and opportunities for collaboration between Singapore and Vietnam.

Interested in Studying in Singapore?

If you are a student or parent in Vietnam exploring opportunities to study in Singapore, our team is here to help.

Learn more about Hanbridge Institute’s programmes, entry requirements, and available education pathways.

Whether you are considering preparatory education, English studies, diploma programmes, or higher education in Singapore, speak with our team to explore your options.

Email: contact@hanbridge.edu.sg
WhatsApp: +65 8066 5486

Hanbridge Institute Singapore – Vietnam Representative Office

Address: 771 Hong Bang Street, Binh Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Office Telephone: +84 96 133 03 73

Students, parents and educational partners in Vietnam are welcome to contact our local team for enquiries, consultations or appointments.

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