Welcoming the leader of the Liberty Korea Party Hong Joon-pyo to visit the city and attend the HCM City-Gyeongju World Cultural Festival, Phong hailed the significance of the festival, with the countries celebrating the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic ties this year.The festival is an example of the effective cooperation between the two countries, especially in culture, trade and investment, he said.He expressed his belief that Hong Joon-pyo, in his position, will pay attention to boosting the relations between the Liberty Korea Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam to contribute to the Vietnam-RoK ties.Endowed with a young and industrious labour force, Hong said that Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, holds development potential and is an attractive destination for foreign investors, including those from the RoK.He asked Ho Chi Minh city to continue facilitating the activities of RoK enterprises and education for the Korean community in the city.Also on the day, a concert … [Read more...] about HCM City vows to facilitate RoK’s business and education
Education
The fate of Vietnamese tribal kids when education offers no way out
Sung Mi Tu returned home from school one afternoon in late February to find his father on the phone discussing a job across the border in China.He hung up and turned to Tu, saying: “I’m old, I’ll let you take it.”The 15-year-old thought about it for a couple of minutes and then nodded his head.The next morning, the father woke up early and prepared steamed rice with stir-fried mustard greens while Tu packed a light bag containing just a set of clothes.A chilly spring breeze gusted through the door as they were saying goodbye.The only advice his father could offer was to be careful and watch out for snakes and border guards.“Okay, Dad,” he said, leaving his home, pet dog and ninth-grade classmates, who were just starting their second semester, behind.It’s a familiar story for many teenagers in rural H’Mong ethnic villages in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province. Leave school and head for the border in the belief that their futures will not … [Read more...] about The fate of Vietnamese tribal kids when education offers no way out
Teachers are decisive factor in the success of educational reform
Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha at a meeting in Hanoi in November 2016 with outstanding teachers who are working in island districts and communes across the country - Photo: cand.com.vn In his letter that he sent to teachers and those working in the education sector on the occasion of the Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20), Minister Nha conveyed his best wishes to them on their traditional day.During the 2016-2017 academic year, the education sector has gained significant results in reforming its teaching and learning methods, improving the infrastructure in educational facilities, and enhancing the qualifications of teaching staff at all levels.He also noted with pleasure that the 2017 high school graduation and university entrance exams were held successfully and that Vietnamese students obtained high results at the international Olympiads.He praised the teachers and educational staff for their great efforts and huge contributions to the overall success … [Read more...] about Teachers are decisive factor in the success of educational reform
Education minister eases concerns over PhD project
Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha said that the VND12 trillion (USD545.4 million) project is not aimed for the massive training of PhDs, but will be based on the real demand and will focus on the quality of training.The minister had an interview with reporters on the sidelines of the National Assembly meeting on November 16 about the USD545.4-million project to train 9,000 PhDs by 2025. Minister of Education and Training Phung Xuan Nha answers reporters on the sidelines of the National Assembly meeting on November 16 The public has raised concerns over the project’s effectiveness following stories about Vietnam’s massive but ineffective doctoral training programmes. Some experts said it was impractical and a waste of resources.According to Nha, the project is the revision of Project 911 which focuses on training PhD instructors for universities and junior colleges in Vietnam during the 2010-20 period.Vietnam’s college and university lecturers … [Read more...] about Education minister eases concerns over PhD project
Vietnamese undergrads propose financial education project for primary students
With many Vietnamese parents putting insufficient emphasis on financial education for their children, three undergrads in Ho Chi Minh City have come up with a project to enhance money management skills among primary school students. The students, from the Department of Primary Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, have won a spot at the "Young Masterminds and Education 2017" competition with their innovative idea. The contest is jointly held by the Ho Chi Minh Youth Union's Central Committee, the Ministry of Education, Tuoi Tre (Youth) Newspaper, and JSC Thien Long Group. The proposed program includes such activities as making good foods for parents, managing household expenditure, keeping a piggy bank, making handicraft, or buying and selling used books. The masterminds behind the idea, Tran Nguyen Thanh Truc, Nguyen Thuy Oanh, and Nguyen Ngoc Tuong Vy, are in their early twenties. Laying a foundation for young learners "As a private tutor, I have seen how parents … [Read more...] about Vietnamese undergrads propose financial education project for primary students