Mr Lee (second left) exchanges views with students at Vientiane Secondary School.--
"To welcome more outstanding talent from Laos, we have already relaxed the visa policy for Laotian talent to work in Hong Kong, or study in our publicly-funded universities," Mr Lee said. "And once you've graduated from a Hong Kong university, you are eligible to stay in Hong Kong, work in Hong Kong, or simply enjoy life in Hong Kong, for up to 24 months, under our Immigration Arrangement for Non-local Graduates."
Under the landmark MoU, outstanding students from VSS will be offered scholarships to pursue full-time undergraduate studies at PolyU. "The scholarship award value is up to full tuition and living allowances in recognition of students' achievements in academic and non-academic fields," said Professor Ben Young, Vice-President (Student and Global Affairs) at PolyU.
"PolyU is committed to nurturing a diverse student community and empowering young individuals globally to thrive in today's dynamic world."
Deputy Principal of VSS, Manivone Phaxayavong, said, "This co-operation is creating good conditions for our students who have excellent academic performance to go on to study at the postgraduate level in Hong Kong and also to learn a different culture."
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"I am very impressed and proud that the Hong Kong PolyU has put faith and trust in our Vientiane Secondary School and has chosen our school as the first school for educational co-operation."
VSS opened in 1959 and has close to 3,700 students. Its distinguished alumni include Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Saleumxay Kommasith, who met Mr Lee in Vientiane and hosted lunch for the visiting Hong Kong delegation.