When students become 'creators of a green future': the Vietnam – Denmark mark at Discover Vietnam - Green Future Challenge 2026
On April 20, at Niels Brock Business College (Denmark), the program "Discover Vietnam – Green Future Challenge 2026 – Journey to Discover Vietnam – Challenge to Create a Green Future" officially concluded with a debate round and an awards ceremony, marking a complete connection point for the academic and cultural exchange journey between Vietnamese and Danish students.
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| Count Nikolai of Monpezat, Ms. Nguyen Le Thanh – Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy – Principal of Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School, and Ms. Anya Eskildsen – CEO of Niels Brock Business College, posed for a commemorative photo at the event. |
The program was initiated by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, hosted by Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School, in collaboration with Niels Brock Business College, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Denmark diplomatic relations.
The event was attended by Ms. Nguyen Le Thanh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark; Count Nikolai of Monpezat; Mr. Christian Bayer Thygesen, Director for Asia and Oceania, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, Principal of Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School; Mr. Anya Eskildsen – CEO of Niels Brock Business College; Mr. Thomas Bo Pedersen – Guest Speaker, and Mr. Tapani Kauhanen – General Director of Vietnam Airlines in Northern Europe, along with students and teachers from both schools.
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| Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Nguyen Le Thanh affirmed that enhancing educational cooperation and connecting the younger generation are crucial for deepening understanding, trust, and good friendship between the two countries, thereby laying a solid foundation for future extensive cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark. |
Speaking at the Closing Ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Le Thanh expressed her impression that, for the first time in Denmark, hundreds of students participated in a contest to learn about Vietnam, especially the debate on the future of economic growth and sustainable development, with many profound arguments.
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The Ambassador highly appreciated the effective cooperation between Nguyen Sieu School and Niels Brock Business College, as well as the enthusiastic response from students to the Embassy's initiative, thereby helping the younger generation in Denmark better understand Vietnam, its people, and developments.
The Ambassador affirmed that enhancing educational cooperation and connecting the younger generation are crucial for deepening understanding, trust, and good friendship between the two countries, thereby laying a solid foundation for future extensive cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark. This is a very practical activity to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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| The awards ceremony of the "Discover Vietnam – Green Future Challenge 2026 – Journey to Discover Vietnam – Challenge to Create a Green Future" program was initiated by the Vietnamese Embassy in Denmark, hosted by Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School, in collaboration with Niels Brock Business College, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam–Denmark diplomatic relations. |
Students from two nations debate on Vietnam's green growth
Launched in March 2026, the program, with the message "Discover Vietnam – Inspire Sustainable Development – Create the Future," attracted students from both countries through two rounds: a Quiz on Vietnam and Debates on global issues.
The unique feature of the contest lies in the cross-national team model in the Debate Round, where Nguyen Sieu students and Danish students not only compete but also collaborate to build perspectives and propose solutions for global issues, particularly green economic development and Vietnam's green growth. Sharp arguments, multidimensional perspectives, and a positive debating spirit demonstrated the younger generation's deep concern and responsibility for sustainable development issues.
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| Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, Principal of Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School, emphasised that the program is not only a meaningful academic playground but also provides students with opportunities to fully develop 21st-century skills. |
Sharing about the Contest, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy, Principal of Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School, emphasised that it is not only a meaningful academic playground but also provides opportunities for students to fully develop 21st-century skills, from critical thinking, creativity, to international integration capability, thereby contributing to nurturing responsible global citizens.
"We want each student not only to learn for their own success but also to know how to contribute positively to the community and the world, becoming future creators with responsibility and understanding," Thuy emphasised.
Honouring ideas for a green future - opening new connections
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At the awards ceremony, the Organising Committee honoured outstanding teams with a diverse system of awards: Cultural Discovery Award, Green Ambassador Award, Green Innovation Award, and Green Future Award.
The awards recognise academic excellence while honouring the spirit of creativity, cooperation, and the role of "ambassadors spreading" in spreading the message of sustainable development among students of the two schools. Notably, Danish students receiving the Green Future Award not only received the championship trophy and certificate but also round-trip tickets from Denmark to Vietnam from Vietnam Airlines, along with many other valuable prizes.
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Successfully hosting the program once again affirms Nguyen Sieu School's direction in building an international educational environment where students not only access knowledge but also engage with global issues, becoming responsible citizens with integration capabilities. Particularly, the activity also marks an important milestone for the school as a reliable educational partner, contributing to strengthening friendship and deepening diplomatic relations between Denmark and Vietnam.
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From Hanoi to Copenhagen: A journey of cultural exchange and building a sustainable futureNot just an academic competition, the trip to Denmark opened up a meaningful cultural and international learning experience for Nguyen Sieu students. Within the program framework, students participated in many exchange activities with students from Niels Brock Business College, such as studying in an international classroom model, group work, visiting creative spaces, and directly experiencing the educational environment in Denmark. In addition to academic activities, students also had the opportunity to explore iconic green urban development projects in Copenhagen, a city known as one of the world's leading sustainable urban areas. Real-life experiences in green transportation, urban planning, public spaces, and eco-friendly lifestyles helped students broaden their perspectives, nurture global citizenship thinking, and spark many creative ideas for the future. The exchange trip also allowed Nguyen Sieu students to become "young cultural ambassadors," introducing the beauty of Vietnam's country, people, and identity to international friends through connection activities, cultural exchanges, and daily life interactions with local students. From conversations and group activities to real-life experiences, students practised adaptability, intercultural communication, and confidence in an international environment. The activity is part of the development orientation of international exchange and exchange programs by Nguyen Sieu International (NSI) – the unit responsible for implementing international educational services within the Nguyen Sieu Education Ecosystem. With the aim of building a continuous learning ecosystem, NSI not only organises short-term experience programs but also develops the Buddy System model, connecting Vietnamese students with international friends to enhance cooperation capacity, global thinking, and integration skills. In the future, NSI will continue to expand Summer Camp programs, integrating LEGO STEM orientation, combining cultural, academic, and creative experiences, and providing students with the opportunity to learn through practice in a diverse international environment. The series of activities from the competition to the exchange program in Denmark not only left academic marks and memorable experiences but also helped affirm the quality of bilingual–international training at Nguyen Sieu School, where students are nurtured to become brave, confident, and responsible global citizens. |
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