LHU faculty members deliver academic presentations at the 5th International Conference on Asian Local Studies

Participating in the 5th International Conference on Asian Local Studies in Penang, Malaysia, LHU not only served as a co-organizer but also made a notable contribution through academic presentations by its experienced faculty members specializing in Chinese language and culture.

The LHU scholars included Dr. Nguyen Thi Hoang Oanh and Dr. Hoang Tien Dung, Head and Deputy Head of the Office of International Affairs, respectively; Dr. Phan The Anh, Head of the Chinese Language Program; and Dr. Luong Van Huy, Head of the Chinese Language Division. They are all academic leaders and faculty members with strong academic backgrounds, extensive research experience, and significant contributions to cultural and linguistic studies as well as international academic exchange.

During the conference, LHU faculty members presented their research papers on August 7 and 9, 2026, focusing on key issues in local studies, including regional cultural studies, the preservation and promotion of heritage values, and the role of language in transmitting and sustaining cultural identities. Their presentations not only demonstrated the depth of their research but also closely connected theory with practice, addressing contemporary issues in the global integration.

With an interdisciplinary approach and comparative perspectives across cultural regions, the LHU delegation’s presentations attracted considerable interest and active discussion among international scholars. The research presented at the conference contributed to highlighting the role of local knowledge while opening up new approaches to local studies research in Asia.

LHU’s role as a co-organizer and its faculty members’ presentations at the conference not only reaffirm the research capacity and international integration of its faculty but also demonstrate the university’s systematic approach to academic development, with a strong focus on specialized expertise and practical issues in the region.

This activity further enhances LHU’s standing in the international academic network and is part of the University’s series of activities leading up to its 30th anniversary (1997–2027), reaffirming its role in developing high-quality human resources and advancing scientific research in the context of global integration.