According to the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, the SSEAYP will open with exchange activities in Tokyo, Japan from Oct. 28-Dec. 6 before making a tour of Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and wrapping up the trip back in Japan.

At each stop, SSEAYP members will meet Governmental representatives, young people and residents, visit offices and factories, and tour the local sites.

This year’s programme is the 36th of its kind so far and has the theme “Youth participation in social activities”. 

Discussions among participants will focus on cultural understanding, the environment, international relations, education, traditional culture, volunteerism and youth development at the community level.

They will analyse the role of young people in socio-economic development in each country with the aim of boosting youth participation in communication activities.