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Lawrence S. Ting fund presents VND8.39 billion in scholarshipsBy Le Hoang Students receive Lawrence S. Ting scholarships at a ceremony in HCMC late last week - PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC - The Lawrence S. Ting Memorial Fund and Phu My Hung Development Corporation on September 22 donated over VND8.39 billion in scholarships to outstanding students nationwide. The program awarded 371 scholarships valued at a combined VND2.65 billion to students at high schools, colleges and universities who have outstanding academic results and are active in social programs. Many of them are leading a tough life. This is the 16th time the fund has presented scholarships to local students since its establishment 13 years ago. On the same day, Phu My Hung Development Corporation awarded over VND5.74 billion to the National Fund for Vietnamese Children, HCMC Fund for the Poor, Vu A Dinh Fund, HCMC Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients, Sponsoring Association for the Disabled and Orphans in HCMC, and … [Read more...] about Lawrence S. Ting fund presents VND8.39 billion in scholarships

BioEcoN project launched in HanoiThe Saigon Times Daily The launch ceremony of the project “European-Vietnamese Higher Education Network for Sustainable Forest and Bio-Economy” (BioEcoN) - PHOTO: COURTSESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - The project “European-Vietnamese Higher Education Network for Sustainable Forest and Bio-Economy” (BioEcoN) has been launched by the Hanoi University of Science – Vietnam National University (HUS-VNU). The project aims to promote ecological and economical sustainability in the bio-economy sector at the interface of academic concepts, existing graduate programs as well as required skills and professional expertise. It will equip universities and future graduates with the required skills, methodologies and innovation in the growing bio-economy. BioEcoN focuses on the levels of academic, methodology and institutional skills among all universities through the design and development of a new graduate blended or e-learning … [Read more...] about BioEcoN project launched in Hanoi

UTS Insearch holds workshop on IT jobsBy Minh Tuan Dr. Alan Sixsmith (C) from UTS speaks at the workshop - PHOTO: MINH TUAN HCMC - UTS Insearch, the premium pathway provider to the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), held a workshop on future jobs in the information technology (IT) era in HCMC on September 17. The workshop welcomed Dr. Alan Sixsmith, Director of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of IT and Engineering at UTS, as guest speaker. Dr. Sixsmith had had a 20-year career as an IT practitioner working in the areas of software development, project and IT management and IT consulting before joining UTS in 2003. With Vietnam’s IT and digital industries accelerating rapidly, the need for strong IT skills, digital literacy and interpersonal skills are in high demand, according to Dr. Alan Sixsmith. “Strong IT infrastructure and digital technologies reinforce economic growth and productivity. With the Vietnamese Government’s E-commerce Master Plan and … [Read more...] about UTS Insearch holds workshop on IT jobs

STF-Dan On Foods scholarships granted to needy studentsBy Ky Duyen Ongkingco Bantiles Farah (2nd L), HR manager at Dan On Foods, hands scholarships to the students (all in white shirts) - PHOTO: KY DUYEN HCMC - The Saigon Times Foundation (STF) under The Saigon Times Group and Dan On Foods today, September 18, presented scholarships worth VND10-20 million each to nine poor students with good academic performance from universities in HCMC and Binh Duong Province. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Nguyen Thi Thuy An from Binh Duong University said: “The scholarship not only helps me pay tuition fees but also encourages me to study harder and gain better results.” Dan On Foods has been a sponsor of the Long-term STF and Businesses Scholarship program since 2007. Over the past 11 years, 69 students have received STF-Dan On Foods scholarships. Most of them get a good job after graduation and four former beneficiaries are now working at Dan On Foods. Speaking to The … [Read more...] about STF-Dan On Foods scholarships granted to needy students

Mizzou and IAE sign deal on K-12 education programsBy Van Ly Dr. Zachary March, director of Mizzou K-12, speaks at the signing ceremony - PHOTO: COURTESY OF IAE HCMC - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) on K-12 education programs has been struck in HCMC between University of Missouri (Mizzou) and Institution of American Education (IAE).  Dr. Zachary March, director of Mizzou K-12 and Nguyen Thi Tuyet Lan, director of IAE K-12, represented both parties to sign the agreement. The signing of the MOU expects to bring Vietnamese students the opportunity to earn an American High School Diploma in Vietnam to pursue post-secondary education abroad.  According to the agreement, two members of IAE — IvyPrep Education and iSMART — will conduct test preparations while University of Missouri will award American High School Diplomas. Students in grades 10 through 12 can enroll at IvyPrep facilities nationwide or at iSMART partner schools that implement this program. … [Read more...] about Mizzou and IAE sign deal on K-12 education programs

These days, flood water continued to rise, Vinh Hoi Dong, Phu Hoi, Phu Huu communes are badly inundated causing travel disruption. Officials said that floodwater level in communes is one meter higher than the same period last year. therefore, for teachers and students’ safety on the way to schools, relevant agencies and unions in An Phu District have provided boats to take and pick up students during flood season, said Deputy chairman of An Phu People’s Committee Le Minh Thuan. Initially, boats with life jackets and vehicles will take and pick up around 1,000 students of 13 schools. Vice principal of Vinh Hoi Dong Primary school teacher Ha Minh Phuong said that thanks to support of local administrations and benefactors, 155 students of the school can go to school safely. In addition to picking up students to schools safely, An Phu authority organized seven facilities to keep 278 kids. Likewise, flooded roads have seen in Dong Thap province at the heart of the Mekong … [Read more...] about Gov’t provide boats to take students to schools in flood season

RMIT holds Creative Conversation showThe Saigon Times Daily Nguyen Thi Hai Ha (L), co-founder and managing director of ClickMedia, and Professor Rick Bennett, head of School of Communication & Design, speak at the event - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - RMIT Vietnam’s School of Communication & Design recently hosted its first Creative Conversation show to discuss new creative businesses in Vietnam. With an eye on the continuing changes and possibilities in creative industries in Vietnam, the School of Communication & Design has initiated the Creative Conversation series under the format of chat show interviews with a variety of guests. The first Creative Conversation show delved into new creative businesses and the future of creative industries in Vietnam. “Last year, the Government produced a report that talks about the national strategy for cultural industries in Vietnam for the 2020-2030 period,” said Professor Rick Bennett, head of the … [Read more...] about RMIT holds Creative Conversation show

Moreover, schools are assigned to have a detailed plan targeting that all students must play a sport. This is part of the department’s direction of sport activity orientations in schools for the academic year 2018-2019. As per the direction, senior high schools should sign agreement with culture- sport centers to implement the plan in the period 2018-2020. Additionally, the Department asked schools to take heed to increase students’ physical activity during school physical education. Schools should be proactive in raising awareness among parents and students about the importance of sports and then, schools will set a target that each student can play a sport. Schools need to have different activities of sport clubs to attract students in extra-hours; especially preschools. Accordingly, the Department requested all schools to repair facilities and buy more sport equipment as well as sport teachers must take part in fresher courses to promote physical education in … [Read more...] about Schools urged to change parents, students’ mindset of sports

Toyota provides vocational training for HCMC studentsBy Le Hoang Toru Kinoshita (L) hands graduation certificates to the first-course students - PHOTO: LE HOANG HCMC - The Toyota Vietnam Foundation (TVF) in cooperation with HCMC University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) on September 11 organized the First Course Graduation and Second Course Starting Ceremony of the Toyota Vocational Scholarship Program. This is one of the meaningful programs for education and human resource development that TVF has been carrying out for poor and disadvantaged students. Attending the program, students were offered a support package covering the entire school fee, accommodation cost, consultancy, and internship. Running from August 2016 to August 2018, the first course of this program had 24 students passing, of whom 10 have been recruited by Toyota dealers and other enterprises. The second course of the Toyota Vocational Scholarship Program, from September 2018 to September 2020, which … [Read more...] about Toyota provides vocational training for HCMC students

RMIT Vietnam students win big at Young Spikes 2018The Saigon Times Daily Le Hong Nhung (L) and Luong Thu Trang won Gold in the Integrated category, Student League, Young Spikes 2018 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - Two teams from RMIT Vietnam University took home top prizes at the Young Spikes 2018 creative competition held in HCMC late last week. The two teams were shortlisted out of hundreds of competitors from all over Vietnam to compete in the finals, and ultimately won gold and silver in the competition’s Integrated category, Student League. These teams include The Mothers, made up of Le Hong Nhung and Luong Thu Trang; and Lemonade, consisting of Nguyen Hoang Chau Anh and Duong Bao Ngoc. The participating teams were briefed on how to create an integrated campaign that encourages parents to support their children in sports and physical activities. Nhung, who is studying Professional Communication, and Trang, majoring in Business – Logistics and Supply … [Read more...] about RMIT Vietnam students win big at Young Spikes 2018