Vietnam puts great value in education and training, setting the high demand for international Vietnamese families usually spend an average of 47 per cent of their total expenses for their children’s education. In contrast with the huge demand, the market is still short of modern education models and courses using renowned international curricula, falling short of parent and student requirements. Over the past few years, the Vietnamese private education scene has seen the entrance of big names like Vinschool, TH School, VAS Hanoi, Wellspring, Ecokids, and others. The most highlighted example is Vingroup’s Vinschool. After more than five years in operation, Vinschool has become the largest education system in the country, with 27 campuses across mainly Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Haiphong, enrolling nearly 23,000 students for the 2018-2019 academic year. Vinschool has taken on a pioneer position by reforming education in Vietnam, both in curriculum and philosophy. Doan … [Read more...] about Private school brands grow
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Many dead in New Zealand shooting at two mosques
"This is one of New Zealand's darkest days," said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. "Clearly what has happened here is an extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence." Witnesses told media that a man dressed in a military-style, camouflage outfit, and carrying an automatic rifle had started randomly shooting people in the Al Noor mosque. The Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers when the shooting occurred but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters. New Zealand's Police Commissioner Mike Bush said "as far as we know" mulitiple fatalities occurred at two mosques. Police had one person in custody but they were not sure if others were involved, and people should stay away from mosques. Police said earlier they were hunting "an active shooter" in the centre of Christchurch city. "A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter," New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said. "Police are responding with its full capability to manage … [Read more...] about Many dead in New Zealand shooting at two mosques
Reports of dead as New Zealand police hunt ’active’ mosque shooter
Viet Nam News CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Several people were reported dead when a gunman opened fire at a crowded mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch, during afternoon prayers on Friday. Local media reported up six people were dead and the South Island city was placed in lockdown as police hunted for an "active shooter". "A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter," police said in a statement. "Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high." The Masjid al Noor was filled with worshippers, including members of the Bangladesh cricket team. One witness told stuff.co.nz he was praying in the Deans Ave mosque when he heard shooting and saw his wife lying dead on the footpath outside when he fled. Another man said he saw children being shot. "There were bodies all over me," he said. An eyewitness told Radio New Zealand he heard shots fired … [Read more...] about Reports of dead as New Zealand police hunt ’active’ mosque shooter
New Zealand police hunt ‘active shooter’ after gunman opens fire at mosque
Emergency services personnel push stretchers carrying a person into a hospital, after reports that several shots had been fired, in central Christchurch, New Zealand March 15, 2019, in this still image taken from video. Photo by TVNZ/via Reuters TV A witness told media that a man dressed in a military-style, camouflage outfit, and carrying an automatic rifle had started randomly shooting people in the mosque. "A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter," New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said. "Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but the risk environment remains extremely high." The Bangladesh cricket team was going to Friday prayers at the mosque, the Masjid Al Noor, when the shooting occurred but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters. Media reported that a gunman opened fire inside mosque in Christchurch's Hagley Park district. There were reports of armed police at a second mosque in … [Read more...] about New Zealand police hunt ‘active shooter’ after gunman opens fire at mosque
HCMC increases use of technologies in schools
Within three recent years, the sector in HCMC has seen greater progress in increasing application of technologies in classrooms. In a meeting early this year, Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training Le Hong Son announced his department of operating electronic information portal in all educational institutions with the aim to increase connection between parents and schools. Simultaneously, the sector also build database system to link with the city’s kind. Several projects such as smart school card, smart libraries or smart schools initially receive great support of schools. Accordingly, in 2019, the Department will continue enhancing technology application projects concentrating on measures to improve administrative reform and building online public service, software for online teaching and learning to serve students’ demand. One of the first step of the project “ Developing and technology adoption in the education sector” for the … [Read more...] about HCMC increases use of technologies in schools
VN prepares for new workforce in Industry 4.0
Viet Nam News HCM CITY– The fourth industrial revolution is dramatically affecting labour markets around the world, including in Việt Nam, creating new kinds of jobs for which there will be expected shortages. Trần Anh Tuấn, deputy head of HCM City’s Centre for Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labour Market Information, said that Việt Nam was already using “smart” factories, where robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data analytics were being used to link production and logistics processes, and make manufacturing more intelligent, efficient and sustainable. The IT industry, recognised as the strategic sector in the 2019-2025 period, will need far more skilled workers than it has today. Many new occupations relating to cybersecurity, information security, programming for mobile apps and 3D game design, are now being created. At least 2,1 million jobs will be created in Việt Nam, mostly in computing, maths and … [Read more...] about VN prepares for new workforce in Industry 4.0
Paris on knife edge ahead of new “yellow vest” protests
People are at work to build a wooden wall aimed at protecting the shop window of the drugstore publicis, on Dec 7, 2018 in Paris, on the eve of a fourth wave of "yellow vest" anti-government protests. (Photo: AFP/Eric Feferberg) The French capital experienced its worst riots in decades last weekend, plunging President Emmanuel Macron's government into its deepest crisis so far. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will meet Friday evening with a delegation of self-described "moderate" yellow vests, who have urged people not to descend on Paris on Saturday. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner has vowed "zero tolerance" towards those aiming to wreak further destruction and mayhem, after dozens of vehicles were torched, shops looted and the Arc de Triomphe war memorial was sacked last Saturday. "These past three weeks have seen the birth of a monster that has escaped its creators," Castaner told a news conference. "It's time now for dialogue." Castaner said he expected "only a few … [Read more...] about Paris on knife edge ahead of new “yellow vest” protests
HCM City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
One of the historic buildings in HCM City’s District 3. The city has about 3,000 valuable old houses and villas that could face demolition if they are not renovated. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - HCM City needs to develop new laws to protect and preserve its old buildings, especially villas, experts have recommended. Every year, the city loses more heritage buildings to urbanisation, poor urban planning and a lack of awareness about their economic value. Recently, many old or historic buildings, including villas in District 3 and Binh Thanh District, have been demolished to make way for new buildings. Many other old buildings and villas have fallen into disrepair. Under city regulations, if the villas are museums or state-owned houses, they can be maintained and preserved. However, a large number that are private properties have not been taken care of properly. Some of the villas are so dilapidated they are no longer habitable. Some old villas in HCM City are … [Read more...] about HCM City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City needs to develop new laws to protect and preserve HCM City’s old buildings, especially villas, experts have recommended. Every year, the city loses more heritage buildings to urbanisation, poor urban planning and a lack of awareness about their economic value. Recently, many old or historic buildings, including villas in District 3 and Bình Thạnh District, have been demolished to make way for new buildings. Many other old buildings and villas have fallen into disrepair. Under city regulations, if the villas are museums or state-owned houses, they can be maintained and preserved. However, a large number that are private properties have not been taken care of properly. Some of the villas are so dilapidated they are no longer habitable. Some old villas in HCM City are managed by the state, while others are privately owned. Most of the villas, especially those located in expensive locations in the city centre, … [Read more...] about City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
City to auction prime land plots in Thu Thiem new urban area
HCM City People’s Committee officials look at a model project to be located in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2.-VNA/VNS Photo Manh Linh Speaking to the media at a meeting held yesterday in the city, Vo Van Hoan, chief of secretariat and spokesperson for the HCM City People’s Committee, said due to the large scale and importance of the project, the city would also call for foreign investors for the auction. “Investors who win the auction must comply with the approved plan and function,” Hoan said, adding: “The auction of land aims to improve the city’s urban development for people to live better.” To be eligible, investors must ensure the project’s progress, prove management capacity and responsibility to develop the project with the surrounding area, accept deposits as collateral, and must mobilise capital well, Hoan told local media. “For example, investors of the Central Square in the new urban area must complete it … [Read more...] about City to auction prime land plots in Thu Thiem new urban area