SAIMUN is the first ever annual Model United Nations conference to be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This year’s second conference features delegations from seven international schools in the local area, with over 170 students participating as delegates, officers, members of the Herald Press team and administrative staff.

MUN conferences promote student and teacher interest in international relations and related subjects, increase the capacity for students to engage in problem solving, teach aspects of conflict resolution, compromise and cooperation and, furthermore, create the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

SAIMUN will not only get students involved in the discussion of global issues, but also encourage the development of skills useful throughout their lives, such as research, writing, public speaking, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Looking forward to seeing you at SAIMUN 2010!

The SAIMUN Secretariat.

Keynote Speaker

Honorary Mr Tim Brownbill, British Consul General

 

Mr. Brownbill is British Consul-General and Director of UK Trade and Investment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

 

He is responsible for assisting British business communities in Vietnam, promoting trade and economic relations between the UK and Vietnam, and assisting British nationals in living and working Vietnam.

 

Previous postings include British Vice-Consul in Spain, European Union Department Head of FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) in London and HM Ambassador in Nicaragua. Mr Brownbill has also held posts in Nigeria, Lithuania, Cuba and Germany. He holds a degree in Spanish and German and also has some knowledge of Lithuanian and French, as well as specializing in Economics. His interests include football and tennis, modern British literature, Latin American film and travelling.