Seventy Vietnamese and international student delegates are taking part in the 3rd International Student Science Forum in HCM City from December 4 to 7. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — Seventy delegates from nine countries and territories are participating in the 3rd International Student Science Forum in HCM City from December 4 to 7. Delegates include 41 outstanding Vietnamese students and 29 students from Canada, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. The forum has also attracted about 1,000 Vietnamese students from colleges and universities across the country. With the theme “Human Resources in Industry 4.0”, the forum offers opportunities for exchange and interaction with domestic and foreign experts and scientists. Participants will take part in teambuilding activities and visit the Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest Biosphere Reserve. They will also view major projects, science and … [Read more...] about Science forum for international students opens in HCM City
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International student science forum opens in HCM City
At the event (Source: qdnd.vn) HCM City (VNA) – The International Student Science Forum 2018, themed “Human Resources in the Industry 4.0”, took place in Ho Chi Minh City on December 5, attracting 70 delegates from nine countries and territories and over 1,000 Vietnamese students. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National University (VNU) – Ho Chi Minh City Vu Hai Quan said amid the fourth Industrial Revolution, students need to improve foreign language skills and master scientific study methods as they play an important role in applying modern technologies in study and production, contributing to socio-economic development. Experts delivered presentations about artificial intelligence and its impacts on labour and necessary skills for vocational development. Participating students discussed education and labour trends during global integration, saying that lecturers, schools and organisations will contribute to … [Read more...] about International student science forum opens in HCM City
Each good student granted US$644 scholarship
Each was given a scholarship worth VND15 million ($644) in four or five year studying in high education facilities. Additionally, scholarship receivers can enjoy soft skill courses for learning more careers. Student Nguyen Thi Ngoc Trinh of Ho Chi Minh City-based Technology University’s Electricity Faculty said she dreams to make design for the national grid system safely to curb work accident in the sector. To fulfil the dream, Trinh has tried her best to overcome daily difficulties. She said the scholarships motivate her in pursuing study to achieve the dream. Meantime, student Nguyen Hong Khanh from Marketing Finance University in HCMC takes part in charity activities to raise fund for low-income families. She dreams to set up an advert company to give assistance to more people in the community. Set up since 2007, the scholarship has given motivation to hundreds of freshmen in high education facilities in HCMC and neighboring provinces.By THU TAM - Translated by UYEN PHUONG … [Read more...] about Each good student granted US$644 scholarship
At 4 am, Saigon students queue up to register for English exam
After announcements that the format of the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) will be renewed from February next year, hundreds of students have been waking up early and lining up in front of the IIG Vietnam office in District 3 from 4 a.m. onwards over the past few days to register for the exam. Currently, IIG Vietnam is the only official representative of the U.S.-based Educational Testing Service, which has been authorized to organize the TOEIC exam in the country. Images and videos have gone viral on social media, showing scores of exam-takers standing in line from 4 a.m. during the weekends awaiting their turn to register for the TOEIC test and the crowds were still going strong until Monday. Candidates fill up the stair of the IMG Vietnam's office in District 3 waiting to take the exam. Photo by Nguyen Duc on Facebook Explaining the reason for the early exam registration, many students said that they were worried about the updates as they were familiar … [Read more...] about At 4 am, Saigon students queue up to register for English exam
Son La: 1,000 ethnic minority students receive free sight tests
A student in Son La has his eyes examined under the programme (Photo: VNA) Son La (VNA) – The eye hospital of the northern province of Son La provided free eye care services for nearly 1,000 students in Thuan Chau district and Son La city during December 3-4. The hospitals provided the students with eye examinations, screening for refractive error, and free glasses. It also organised a painting contest to promote eye care and protection. Around 400 pairs of glasses have been given to students with vision problems throughout the charitable programme. Son La is a mountainous province where a majority of habitants are ethnic minority people of different groups. The local ethnic minority people, particularly the children, have limited access to eye care services. As such, the event was held to increase awareness of vision problems, such as refractive error, among teachers, students, and parents and improve the local eye care service system. According to Vu Tien Quyen, Director … [Read more...] about Son La: 1,000 ethnic minority students receive free sight tests