The Sao Do Market was full of people's chatter and the sounds of motorbikes, a stark contrast to the desolation and closed shop signs during the lockdown. The town, a hotspot of the country's latest Covid-19 outbreak, went through two lockdown periods between January 28 and March 3, the longest of all localities within the northern province. Butchers wear face masks as they prepare extra meat, 2-3 times more than usual, to satisfy post lockdown demand. Nguyen Thanh Nam, a barber, said he has been working continuously since 8 a.m. without rest. "Everyone wants to change their hairstyles after a month spent in lockdown. Some people had to wait for too long, so they decided to come back in the afternoon. I'm also excited to be able to work again," he said. Tran Van Hien, 34, who works in marketing, said: "Today the shops are reopening, so I decided to cut my hair a bit to renew myself before … [Read more...] about Covid-19 hotspot hustles and bustles after month-long lockdown
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NPX Point Avenue closes stellar Series A round for K-12 primacy
Danny Hwang and Tommy Nguyen, Point Avenue Graduation Ceremony 2019 Danny Hwang, Co-CEO, said, “We are thankful to work with Gaw Capital and Generation Growth Investors Ltd., which, combined with our team's talent and efforts, will enable NPX Point Avenue’s continued growth and success in Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond.” Launched in 2018, NPX Point Avenue seeks to create an ambitious roadmap for expansion –K-12 private bilingual schools, hybrid learning focused EdTech, and K-12 hybrid academies –targeting Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Bangkok. On top of English learning, test preparation, competitive debate coaching, admissions consulting, life coaching, and leadership camps, NPX Point Avenue offers a unique mentoring system that develops student character, soft skills, and leadership skills often side-lined in traditional school systems. Michael Lambert, head of True North School (TNS), said, “TNS will prepare students for the future workforce. Learning can no longer be an 8 to … [Read more...] about NPX Point Avenue closes stellar Series A round for K-12 primacy