The Việt Nam- Australia Future Education Forumwas held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyễn Ngọc Phi said the Australian Government has encouraged its universities and colleges to establish training linkages, exchange experiences, and transfer technology to Vietnamese partners. Việt Nam will focus investment on developing 40 high-grade vocational training establishments from now to 2020, including over 10 internationally recognized establishments, Mr. Phi said. Deputy Minister of Education and Training Bùi Văn Ga said Việt Nam and Australia have actively reinforced and expanded education cooperation programs. Australia annually provides Việt Nam with some 225 scholarships, or over one thirds of its non-refundable aid to Việt Nam. Many Australian and Vietnamese universities have jointly trained … [Read more...] about VN, Australia expand education cooperation
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Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen education cooperation
(VOVworld)- Minister of Education and Training Pham Vu Luan held a meeting with Cambodian Minister of Education, Youth and Sports Hang Chuon Naron on Wednesday in Phnom Penh. Luan is also Chairman of the South East Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). He wished to help Cambodia establish its own SEAMEO centers to create favorable conditions for regional education cooperation and ASEAN community establishment in 2015. Regarding cooperation between the two countries, Minister Luan and his counterpart agreed on some specific contents such as overseas students’ assistance and training activities and education quality. During his two-day visit, Minister Luan also visited and worked with overseas Vietnamese at Phnom Penh Royal University and the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen education cooperation
Vietnam, Australia sign education cooperation deal
(VOVworld) - Vietnamese Minister of Education and Training Pham Vu Luan affirmed that Australia has given Vietnam great support in tertiary, higher education and human resources training. The statement was released at an education cooperation signing ceremony on Thursday. Apart from scholarship programs, a number of Vietnamese universities have been partnering with the Australian side in tertiary education and higher education programs. A scholarship program which gives about 400 scholarships a year to Vietnamese students accounts for one third of Australia’s annual non-refundable aid to Vietnam. Mr Luan said: In recent years, the scale of education cooperation between Vietnam and Australia has developed steadily. Australia supports us towards improving and modernizing education. I believe that the deal marks a new milestone in education and training development, strengthening the education and training cooperation between the two nations. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Hugh … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia sign education cooperation deal
Vietnam, Germany aim to enhance educational cooperation
(VOVworld)- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan calls for more educational cooperation between Vietnam and Germany. At a recent meeting with Hessen state’s Minister of Education Dorothea Henzler, the Deputy PM applauded Germany ’s support, saying the signed cooperation agreements are a strong basis for bilateral relations. Minister Henzler said the agreement signed last May between Hessen state and the Vietnamese Ministry of Education will strengthen educational cooperation by providing support and exchange opportunities for students and improving professional skills for lecturers and educational experts. The minister expressed her wish to boost bilateral cooperation with Vietnam in all fields … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Germany aim to enhance educational cooperation
E-portal launched to boost Vietnam-UK education cooperation
(VOVworld) – An e-portal has been launched at the address: www.go2uk.vn to boost Vietnam-UK education cooperation. It will serve as an online forum for students and parents seeking information about studying and living in the UK. The launching ceremony, which took place last Saturday, encompassed seminars entitled “Why choose to study in the UK?” and “Tips for hunting UK scholarships”. … [Read more...] about E-portal launched to boost Vietnam-UK education cooperation