Viet Nam National University HCM City. — Photo courtesy of VNUHCM As a pioneer and key pillar in Viet Nam’s education system, Viet Nam National University-HCM City (VNUHCM) is developing sustainably and affirmed its position as a well-known national multi-disciplinary training and scientific research centre in Southeast Asia for more than 23 years. VNUHCM has pioneered many latest models and technologies in training, contributing to the country’s socio-economic development and higher education reform. In 2010 VNUHCM became the first university in the country to adopt an innovative educational framework titled CDIO (Conceiving — Designing — Implementing — Operating) designed to produce the next generation of engineers and help improve the quality of most of its curriculums in many other majors besides engineering to train skilled human resources who can adapt to the fourth industrial revolution. VNUHCM now has five member universities with 30 … [Read more...] about Viet Nam National University HCM City eyes improvement for global integration
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/10
Vietnamese food introduced in Hong Kong Visitors to the seventh Hong Kong Food Carnival, which is underway in Kwai Tsing district, Hong Kong (China), have shown interest in Vietnamese food. Products such as dried rice vermicelli, fish sauce, cashew nuts, dried longan and coffee have been introduced by Hanoi Trade Corporation (Hapro) and Hello-5 JSC. Of note, King Cashew Nut Ltd., Co. which represents Hapro in Hong Kong, has worked with the Vietnamese association in Hong Kong to open a booth featuring Vietnamese dishes at the event. Apart from Vietnam, the Southeast Asia section within the carnival also includes booths set up by Thailand and Malaysia. During the carnival, from October 27 to November 4, participating countries and territories are also putting on traditional art performances. Previously a biennially event, from this year on the Hong Kong Food Carnival will be held annually due to its increasing popularity. SCG's Q3 revenue in Vietnam up 18% … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 31/10
Vietnamese defence minister stresses importance of MCIS
Vietnamese Defence Minister General Ngô Xuân Lịch speaks at the seventh MCIS in Moscow, Russia on April 5. — VNA/VNS Photo Dương Trí MOSCOW — The Moscow Conference on International Security (MCIS) has contributed to maintaining and promoting peace, stability and security in Asia-Pacific and the world, said Vietnamese Defence Minister General Ngô Xuân Lịch. Addressing the seventh MCIS in Moscow, Russia on April 5, General Lịch talked about multilateral mechanisms in Asia-Pacific and collective actions against emerging challenges and threats. He said the region is facing risks to its stability, with global issues, including traditional and non-traditional security challenges such as the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula, territorial water sovereignty disputes, weapons of mass destruction, racial and religious conflicts, terrorism, cyber security, natural disasters, diseases and adverse impacts of the fourth … [Read more...] about Vietnamese defence minister stresses importance of MCIS