Deputy foreign minister nguyen quoc dung

Hanoi (VNA) – As of 2019, Vietnam counted five foreign invested universities, 68 private schools and 170 public ones.  The country had more than 500 programmes linked with top universities in the world. The foreign direct investment (FDI) in education from August to October 2019 reached 97 million USD.  Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities, especially stock purchasing, in the field, made up 37 percent of the total FDI in the period. Troy Griffiths, Deputy Managing Director at Savills Vietnam, said these figures showed that overseas investors are interested in cooperation strategies in education investment. The attraction of foreign investment in Vietnam’s education will continue to increase in the coming time, he added. Last year, eight Vietnamese higher education institutions were named among Asia’s top 550 universities by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British education company. The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Education draws foreign investment

The two delegation heads rejoiced at active developments of the Vietnam-EU relations over the past three decades, with the realisation of outcomes of the first meeting of the Joint Committee in Hanoi last May, and expressed their hope for deepened comprehensive cooperation. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, European Union step up cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 17 congratulated the Government Inspectorate of Vietnam and the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate on their expanded anti-corruption cooperation. At a reception for Chief of the Russian Presidential Anti-Corruption Directorate Chobotov Andrey Sergeevich in Hanoi, the PM lauded effective cooperation activities between the two agencies like the sharing of information and experience in corruption combat. He stressed that Vietnam attaches importance to anti-corruption work, considering this an important task and one of the top priorities in building a professional, modern and efficient administrative system. Many corruption cases have been brought to light in Vietnam, he said, adding that the political system and mass organisations have always kept a close watch on the efforts. The leader rejoiced at achievements Russia has recorded over the past time, saying they have greatly contributed to global peace … [Read more...] about PM lauds Vietnam-Russia anti-corruption cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is doing very well in the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19), including the repatriation of its citizens, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed on February 17. Speaking at a government meeting in Hanoi on the fight, the PM further said the country is a safe destination not only thanks to very effective efforts against the epidemic, but also naturally as it is warm from the north to the south. Hailing effective efforts by localities in the fight with support from the Ministry of Health and relevant authorities, the government leader highlighted that Vietnam is home to a safe and attractive environment for tourism, business and living. He specifically affirmed the determination by the government and localities for more resolute activities so as to reach the socio-economic goals and targets set for this year, despite the ravaging epidemic. “That determination and responsibility have by this moment … [Read more...] about Vietnam doing well in COVID-19 fight: PM Phuc

During the reception the Government chief congratulated the two agencies on their expanded anti-corruption cooperation by sharing information and experience in the fight against corruption. Vietnam places importance on anti-corruption work, considering this an important task and one of the top priorities in building a professional, modern and efficient administrative system, the cabinet leader said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Russia praised for effective anti-corruption cooperation