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A class at Management Development Institute of Singapore. — VNS Photo Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) has recently announced a partnership with the University of Roehampton London to offer a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychological and Behavioural Science programme. The curriculum will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the five umbrellas of psychology: cognitive, clinical, social, developmental, and biological. Upon completion of the programme, students can look forward to a rewarding career in a clinical, applied, or research setting as they will be equipped with the necessary skills and a deep understanding of psychology, including critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply psychological theories and concepts in real-life scenarios that will empower their career and beyond. The MDIS’s School of Psychology also augments students’ learning and development with on-campus facilities such as a fully-equipped counselling clinic …

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At the hand-over ceremony (Photo: VNA) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia on September 17 visited and presented more than 100 gift packages to Vietnamese households in Teluk Intan in the state of Perak. The event formed part of charity activities jointly carried out by the embassy and community organisations. Second Secretary at the Vietnamese embassy Vu Duc Minh told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)’s correspondents that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a range of difficulties to Vietnamese in the locality. Ismail, one of the beneficiaries who belong to the Cham group, said he has lived in Malaysia for more than three decades. The necessities and medical supplies will help us to overcome the difficulties, he said, expressing his thanks to the embassy and donors for their valuable support./. VNA …

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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Havana on September 18 morning (local time), beginning a three-day official friendly visit to Cuba at the invitation of First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz Canel. Politburo member, Vice President of Cuba Salvador Valdés Mesa (left) welcomes President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at Havana Jose Marti International Airport.(Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese President was welcomed at Havana Jose Marti International Airport by Politburo member, Vice President of Cuba Salvador Valdés Mesa and officials of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Thanh Tung, the embassy’s staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community working, living and studying in the country. Vietnam and Cuba established diplomatic relations in 1960. Cuba always took the lead in supporting Vietnam’s resistance war to regain …

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The exercise, operated by the Commanding Officer of the U.N. Peacekeeping Mission in Unity State of South Sudan, was one of the important activities to raise medical personnel’s capabilities of dealing with emergencies and foster coordination among units as well as among medical personnel in settling life-threatening circumstances. During the exercise, members of the aero-medical evacuation team (AMET) of the Vietnamese L2FH Rotation 3 effectively dealt with different circumstances, receiving compliment from the Commanding Officer of the U.N. Peacekeeping Mission in Unity State and international colleagues. Particularly, according to simulation situation, the AMET’s members were required to move to a helipad in Bentiu to provide first aid to victims from a road accident and a conflict and a snake-bite patient. After providing first aid, the AMET flew the patients to the L2FH Rotation 3 of Vietnam and treated them. Apart from impressing international colleagues with their …

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As of September 16, more than 80 universities had announced required benchmarks for admission. Examinees need to have 2-4 exam scores higher than the previous year on average to be enrolled in universities. Analysts say that higher required scores are expected, because there are more examinees this year than in previous years, and the high school final exam questions were easier this year. ‘Hottest’ majors The Building People’s Public Security of the Political Academy of the People's Police of Vietnam is the major which requires the highest exam score – 30.34 for female students attending C00 exam group (literature, history and geography). The next belongs to Security Operations of the People’s Security Academy – 29.99 score, applied to female students in Zone 1 (10 northern mountainous provinces), attending A01 exam group (mathematics, physics and English). The Korean Studies major at the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanity once again requires 30/30 …

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The event was also meant to celebrate the 76th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), with over 300 guests and representatives from 30 embassies and international organizations in Beijing. In his opening speech, Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Sao Mai stressed that via the event, the Chinese people and international friends will understand more about Vietnam and its culture, customs and people, contributing to fostering the cultural exchange between the Vietnamese and Chinese citizens, and people from countries in general. Chairman of the Chinese association Cui Yong An said promoting cultural exchange will contribute to consolidating social foundation for bilateral ties. Participants at the event were treated to traditional dishes of Vietnam, enjoyed the beauty of Vietnam’s traditional long dress and traditional costumes of countries, and attended a photo exhibition on the country and people of Vietnam. Source: VNA …

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Digital transformation plays a vital role in agricultural development To achieve ambitions to become a modern-oriented industrialised nation by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045, Viet Nam must succeed in the digital transformation process, in which agriculture is one of the priority areas, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son said. Minister Son gave the statement at the Vietnam Agricultural Digital Transformation International Forum 2021, themed “Keeping up with market trends, ensuring the pivotal role of the economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.” which was held virtually on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Vietnam Digital Agriculture Association (VIDA), and e-newspaper VnExpress. The forum is a place for dialogue and public-private policy activities between the Government, private sector and stakeholders. It was also an activity within the framework of the Vietnam International Agricultural Exhibition 2021 (AgriTech Expo …

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The event saw the participation of U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala and Director General of the World International Property Organization (WIPO) Daren Tang, among others. Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai, head of the Vietnamese mission, highlighted Vietnam’s noted socio-economic achievements over the past years, saying the country has completed almost millennium development goals (MDGs) and is pushing ahead with the implementation of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in accordance with the 2030 agenda. The Vietnamese National Assembly and Government are resolved to realize the socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 approved at the 13th National Party Congress earlier this year, she said. Regarding the COVID-19 combat, the ambassador thanked the valuable support of countries and international organisations to Vietnam, especially in accessing vaccine sources. A number of countries, including Switzerland, have …

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Vietnam approves Cuba’s homegrown vaccine ahead of the four-day visit to Havana starting September 18 paid by Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Cuban-made Abdala vaccine becomes the 8th Covid-19 vaccine approved in Vietnam, after AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, Moderna/Spikevax, Pfizer/Comirnaty, Vero Cell/Sinopharm, and Hayat-Vax. Abdala Covid-19 vaccine. Photo: [email protected] Abdala, with the technical name of CIGB-66, is a protein subunit vaccine containing Covid-derived proteins that trigger an immune response, developed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) in Cuba. This vaccine is among two Cuba-developed Covid-19 vaccines, which have passed Phase 3 trials and received emergency authorization. On June 22, 2021, Cuba announced Abdala, which involved more than 48,000 volunteers administered in 3 doses spaced 2 weeks apart, had a 92.28% efficacy rate at preventing symptomatic Covid-19. Abdala has …

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Welcoming Thang at an official ceremony at the city hall of Mâcon – the capital city of Saône-et-Loire province, Mayor Jean-Patrick Courtois spoke highly of the ambassador’s selection of Mâcon as one of first destinations in France for his working visit since taking office in July. Mayor Courtois said local firms are dynamic and ready to set up economic ties with Vietnam, adding that some local companies have worked with Vietnamese partners for years. The Mayor affirmed Thang’s working visit has created conditions for both sides to have a chance to discuss the two countries’ relations as well as explore new cooperation opportunities. Ambassador Thang expressed his hope that with the city’s economic and cultural potential, the two sides will advance further in bilateral cooperation. Also during the September 16-17, he met with Jullien Charles, head of Saône-et-Loire province, and André Accary, head of the provincial council, who expressed their wish to see the friendly relations …

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