On March 22nd, Da Nang University presented Japanese Prof. Dr. Hitoshi Yamada from the Yokohama National University an honorary doctorate for his inspiring leadership and contributions to the institution’s development. Prof. Dr. Yamada is one of the leading experts in the construction industry in Japan. He has made significant contributions to the development of Vietnam and Da Nang, in particular through technology transfer projects on the construction of cable-stayed bridges in Vietnam, as well as co-operative agreements on developing human resources between Yokohama and Da Nang. Japanese Prof. Dr. Hitoshi Yamada made a speech at the ceremony (Source: udn.vn) Presenting Japanese Prof. Dr. Hitoshi Yamada an honorary doctorate (Source: udn.vn) He has also actively worked to boost co-operation between the Da Nang University and Yokohama National University in various fields, including training assistance and joint research. In 2013, he received a certificate of merit from the … [Read more...] about Japanese professor presented honorary doctorate from Da Nang University
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Work begins on Dong A University of Technology
Construction of the first two blocks of Dong A University of Technology started last Friday in Vo Cuong Commune, Bac Ninh City. The lecture halls and dormitory blocks, covering an area of 8ha, is expected to serve 10,000 students in 2015. Established under a decision issued on December 9, 2008 by the Prime Minister, Dong A University of Technology is expected to emerge as a leader in private higher education. Nhan Dan (The People) Fire destroys acacia plantation in Da Nang More than one hectare of an acacia plantation in Da Nang City's Truong Thinh Town was burnt down in a fire last Friday. Another forest fire in the city a day earlier destroyed 5ha of a plantation of 5-year-old trees in the Ho De area of Hoa Vang District. Also on Friday, 3,000sq.m of a eucalyptus plantation on the Thien Aán Mountain in Son Tinh Town (Son Tinh District, Quang Ngai Province) was burnt down in a forest fire, while five hectares of forest on the Long Dau Mountain in the same town was reduced to … [Read more...] about Work begins on Dong A University of Technology
International IT conference held in Da Nang
In Briefs (17-07-2009) International IT conference held in Da Nang DA NANG — Leading experts and academics from 23 countries are attending a four-day international conference on information and communication technology in Da Nang. The event, held at the Da Nang University of Technology, offers a chance for local and foreign experts, universities and businesses to network and exchange the latest information in the IT field. The conference was organised by the Recherche Informatique Viet Nam et Francophone, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the university. Prof Paul Bourgine from France's Ecole Polytechnique, Prof Lawrence Wong from the National University of Singapore and Prof Gary G Yen from Oklahoma State University in the US are among speakers at the conference. DongA Bank reaches 51% of yearly target HCM CITY — Joint-stock DongA Bank has released its performance in the first half of the year with gross profits reaching VND385 billion (US$21.5 … [Read more...] about International IT conference held in Da Nang
Museum celebrates Da Nang’s heritage
Where tradition meets today: Dong Dinh museum's architecture is in keeping with its surroudings. Visitors are able to enjoy the pleasures of nature in a serene and natural atmosphere. — VNS Photos Doan Tung On show at Dong Dinh Museum are artefacts dating back up to 2,500 years made by the Dai Viet, Sa Huynh, Cham Pa and Chinese people. Van Bay-Thu Huong reports Located near Son Tra Dien Ngoc, a scenic road lying between sun-drenched beaches and spectacular mountains, Dong Dinh Museum allows visitors to learn more about Da Nang City's cultural history. A small path paved with stone leads visitors to the museum, which is nestled in an area filled with traditional houses. On arrival, visitors will be able to enjoy the pleasures of nature in the serene atmosphere. Dong Dinh Museum, which is named after a type of areca tree that are common in Quang Nam, is built in harmony with the surrounding landscape. On an area of nearly 10,000sq.m, the museum is coloured green by the shady … [Read more...] about Museum celebrates Da Nang’s heritage
Thousands of bachelors employed as workers at Da Nang’s factory
VietNamNet Bridge - The Poster Da Nang Electronic Co. Ltd has nearly 1,000 bachelor degree holders who work as normal workers. This is just a single example demonstrating the shortcomings and imbalance of the current human resource training in Vietnam. The company's HR Director - Mr. Le Duy Luong - says that the company has 16,000 workers, including thousands of workers who are bachelor degree holders and engineers. Some workers even have two bachelor degrees or some couples who are both bachelors or engineers work as normal workers here. Luong says that the actual number of bachelor-workers in the company is possibly higher because many bachelors hide their diplomas since they are shy to be workers. These people do not want to publicly reveal the identity and the company does not require a bachelor degree. Many bachelors and engineers, therefore, only apply for the job with the high-school diplomas. On the other hand, they also want to hide their personal information because … [Read more...] about Thousands of bachelors employed as workers at Da Nang’s factory