The Southeast Asia division of the 2025 World Vocational College Skills Competition is held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. [Photo/Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education]

The overseas divisions of the 2025 World Vocational College Skills Competition concluded successfully in recent days, marking another milestone in international vocational education cooperation.

This year's competition included four international divisions: Europe, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa. Jiangsu province was responsible for organizing the Southeast Asia and Europe divisions. The Southeast Asia division was hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, by Nanjing Institute of Industry Technology and Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science. The Europe division was held in Paris, France, and organized by Suzhou Art & Design Technology Institute.

The two divisions attracted over 230 contestants from 72 teams representing six countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and France. The competitions covered four tracks — intelligent equipment applications, new-generation information technology, business and trade, and culture and art — offering a platform for young talents to demonstrate their skills and creativity.

The Europe division takes place in Paris, France. [Photo/Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education]

Following tough competition, seven projects received gold awards, including ones from Cambodia-China University of Technology and Science and Le Havre–Rouen Top School of Art and Design.

During the event, Chinese vocational colleges also hosted traditional culture activities and youth exchange programs, deepening cultural understanding and strengthening friendships among teachers and students from the participating countries.