According to the Ministry’s latest study, 66 percent of 750 students in higher education facilities don’t have conception of starting a company. Worse, just 0.016 percent of students take part in the national startup programs. Accordingly, the Ministry has approved the package to aid students’ startup projects. Moreover, the education sector strives for the goal that all higher education institutions will embark on project to aid students’ startup plan by 2020. Lecturer Huynh Cat Dung from Sport Pedagogy University in Ho Chi Minh City said that in the current context, it is unlikely that schools can achieve the goal without coherent strategies, good preparation and proper investment. The lecturer gave the example of Taiwan ( China) which rank the eight in the world in the quality and scale of startup program. To have such accomplishment, Taiwan (China) has established two central centers to organize startup programs and provide aid to students’ startup … [Read more...] about Ministry grants support package to students’ startup projects
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‘Innovative Youth 2018’ awards honor 28 projects
28 innovative projects and products from 255 candidates nominated by 57 provinces nationwide were selected by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and its local members as well as the evaluation council . Some prominent winners are the ‘Smart Life Buoy’ by a group of 5th-grade pupils from Kiet Son Primary School (located in Tan Son District of the northern province of Phu Tho), which can be automatically controlled and very effective in saving people from drowning accidents; the ‘Flood and Mudslide Warning System’ by a group of 10th-grade students from Ly Tu Trong High School (located in the northern province of Ninh Binh); the ‘Automatic Counting System for Cutting Times’ by Duong Phuoc Vinh from Changshin Ltd. Co. (located in the southern province of Dong Nai), which can save $5.6 million per year for his company; the ‘Electronic Product to Support Training of Sexual Abuse Prevention for Primary School Pupils’ by a … [Read more...] about ‘Innovative Youth 2018’ awards honor 28 projects
HCM City’s leaders visit veteran teachers
At the visit to Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Quan, former Minister of Education and Training and Chairman of the Association of Vietnam University and Colleges; and People’s Teacher Phan Thi Tuoi, former rector of HCMC University of Technology, Party Chief Nhan wished veteran teachers good health and expressed his deep gratitude to teachers for their significant contributions to the education sector and the development of the city and the country. He also shared information about creative urban planning project covering District 2, District 9 and Thu Duc District to attract 12 universities and high-tech parks as well as connect nearly 100 universities, colleges and 100 industrial zones in HCMC, Binh Duong and Long An provinces. In addition, HCMC has more than 1.6 million students and built over 1,000 new classrooms to meet the growing number of 6,000-7,000 students. The municipal government also plans to reduce the secondary school’s tuition costs. On the same day, chairman of … [Read more...] about HCM City’s leaders visit veteran teachers
Concert gets Saigon International Guitar Festival underway
International and local string soloist performers of the Saigon International Guitar Festival (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – The “Italian Voices to Chaconnes by the Masters” concert kicked off the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31. The concert was staged by classical guitarist Gérard Abiton of France, together with guitar duo Thu Le and Lorenzo Bernardi of Italy, the Saigon Guitar Ensemble and the Vietnam Guitar Ensemble. The performance featured compositions by Vivaldi, Rossini, Legnani and Bach, arranged by Abiton, who has been a soloist with prestigious orchestras in France, the UK, the US and Mexico. A total of five concerts by dozens of international and local string soloists are scheduled for the five-day festival. On November 1, there will be a “Serenade of the Festival” with guitarists Kim Chung of Vietnam, Leon Koudelak of the Czech Republic and the duo Rene Izquierdo of … [Read more...] about Concert gets Saigon International Guitar Festival underway
Saigon guitar festival to feature local, international soloists
Tamonori Arai of Japan will perform at the concert “The Magic of Guitar” during the Saigon International Guitar Festival at the HCM City Conservatory of Music from October 31 to November 4 (Photo courtesy of the organisers) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Dozens of international and local string soloists will give four concerts during the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 4. The opening concert “Italian Voices to Chaconnes by the Masters” on October 31 will feature classical guitarist Gérard Abiton of France, together with guitar duo Thu Le and Lorenzo Bernardi of Italy, the Saigon Guitar Ensemble, and the Vietnam Guitar Ensemble. Featured compositions include those by Vivaldi, Rossini, Legnani and Bach, arranged by Abiton, who has been a soloist with many prestigious orchestras in France, the UK, the US and Mexico. On November 1, there will be a “Serenade of the Festival” with … [Read more...] about Saigon guitar festival to feature local, international soloists
Social News 10/10
High-rise buildings are indispensable trend in Hanoi: Mayor Hanoi`s landscape has changed a lot with projects in urban areas, buildings and commercial centers. Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said at the meeting with voters on October 8 that it is indispensable to build high-rise works in the capital to meet rising demand for housing. The city's population has increased by 1.4 million over the past ten years, or 140,000 per year on average, to 7.6 million. Since May 2016, Hanoi has issued regulations on the construction of high-rise buildings in the inner city. Accordingly, height and density of all works built on roads are clearly defined, Chung added. In the past years, Hanoi has also focused on the management of planning and construction, including the rearrangement of construction inspection team. The percentage of buildings granted permits increased to 98.6%. As a result, violations of construction regulations in Hanoi have been reduced significantly, … [Read more...] about Social News 10/10
74 percent of high school candidates apply to universities
Students at a medical university in Hai Phong City at practicals (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Nearly 74 percent of the 925,961 candidates taking the upcoming national high school graduation examinations have applied to universities, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. The most popular courses are educational science and pedagogy, humanities, social and behavioural sciences, journalism and communications, social service, hotel-tourism, environment, and logistics. However, only 455,174 of them will get entry into universities and colleges, 1.2 percent more than last year, with the rest going to vocational and other schools. At a press briefing, Nguyen Thi Kim Phung, head of the ministry’s tertiary education department, said the quota for pedagogy was set to be reduced by 38 percent this year. The high school exam will be held from June 24 to 27, with the scores used for admission to universities, colleges and vocational schools. Entrance exams were scrapped in … [Read more...] about 74 percent of high school candidates apply to universities
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/3
Vietnamese firms urged to deeply explore Cuban market Vietnamese, French firms urged to foster partnerships Domestic pharmaceuticals stocks send good vibes to Abbott and Taisho Since the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2018, pharmaceutical stocks have been forecast to thrive as bustling activities such as state divestitures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and notable investments from foreign healthcare firms are being announced left and right. Speaking about the investment and divestment activities between Vietnam-based pharmaceuticals and foreign investors, a representative of State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) disclosed that 34.71 per cent capital at Domesco Medical Import Export Joint Stock Corporation (HSX: DMC) is on its divestment agenda in April. US-based multinational healthcare firm Abbott has already expressed a wish to participate in the divestment. In late 2017, Latin American CFR International SpA, DMC’s former largest shareholder, transferred its … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 29/3
More educational opportunities given to children with disabilities
The project has helped many disabled students to integrate into the community and show their ability. Two years ago, the University of Pedagogy and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City created a comfortable learning environment and facilities for 57 students with disabilities. Students with disabilities given opportunities to get better education. According to Le Huu Thuong, the project’s coordinator, it’s the cooperation of the universities that has made the project a success. “The disabled students have seen great changes in integrating into the environment of the university and the community. The teaching staff have made adjustments so those students can access the curriculum like other students,” Thuong added. Project participants include 16 teachers and education experts from the two universities, who spend time listening to the needs of the students with disabilities, and then work out ways … [Read more...] about More educational opportunities given to children with disabilities
Disabled students given opportunities to get better education
2 years ago, the University of Pedagogy and the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City created a comfortable learning environment and facilities for 57 disabled students.According to Le Huu Thuong, the project’s coordinator, it’s the cooperation of the universities that has made the project a success. “The disabled students have seen great changes in integrating into the environment of the university and the community. The teaching staff have made adjustments so those students can access the curriculum like other students,” Thuong added.Project participants include 16 teachers and education experts from the two universities, who spend time listening to the needs of the disabled students, and then work out ways to support them. The teachers have created new models to help the disabled such as Braille maps, and audio versions of documents.MA Huynh Cong Ba with the Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy says the project has brought … [Read more...] about Disabled students given opportunities to get better education