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Rome (VNA) – The European Parliament’s approval of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) marks the start of a new era with significance meaning in the trade ties between Vietnam and EU members, according to an Italian expert on Vietnam. Director of the Centre for Vietnam Studies in Turin of Italy Sandra Scagliotti wrote in an article that the EVFTA along with the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVITA) opens up a new period in the development of both Vietnam and the EU. She said the advantages brought by the two agreements are tremendous for EU investors. For Italian businesses, the EVFTA can be considered a mutually beneficial deal, creating big positive effects on their long-term business and investment plans. Sharing Sandra Scagliotti’s assessment, Chairman of the Italy-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce Fulvio Albano affirmed that the bilateral Italy-Vietnam relationship has continuously developed in recent years. In such a … [Read more...] about EVFTA opens up new era in EU-Vietnam trade ties: Italian experts

Delegates also highlighted the need to popularize contents and benefits of MPAC 2025, encourage the involvement of ASEAN’s specialized agencies in the implementation of MPAC 2025 projects, and strengthen mechanisms to link MPAC 2025 with initiatives to connect the region with partner countries. … [Read more...] about Vietnam chairs year’s first meeting of ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee

Despite misconceptions, non-profit investors still took the lead in the Vietnamese education sector, striving to meet the higher training requirements of employers, parents, and students. As the young generation of Vietnamese go for tertiary education and their parents enjoy higher disposable income, opportunities are growing for non-profit educators. Between 2010 and 2013 alone, the number of universities and colleges in Vietnam grew by 6.5 per cent per year, while the number of students grew by 6.1 per cent. … [Read more...] about Non-profit schools on the rise

Yola’s system is purpose-built for education and it is specifically designed to teach many students at the same time just like a normal, traditional class. Yola has been developing its online learning capability since the day it was founded; in fact, the original YOLA name stands for “Your Online Learning Assistant” so educating with technology is at the very core of what we do. It is because of our extensive experience with online learning, that your child will receive the best learning experience compared to anywhere else because the Yola Smart Learning is designed to be student-centric, not for meetings or chatting. … [Read more...] about YOLA pioneers in offering online classes to help students ensure academic progress in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic

Seoul has blocked entry to foreigners coming from Hubei, the Chinese province that is the epicentre of the outbreak, and suspended visa-free entry to the island of Jeju, popular with Chinese tourists, but has not imposed a general ban on arrivals from China. — AFP … [Read more...] about South Korea coronavirus cases jump by half