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It’s time, once again, to take a step back, rationally assess the state of English language instruction in Vietnam and reframe the debate. Aside from the limitations of an exam that only tests for grammatical and reading knowledge and neglects speaking, listening, and writing skills, there is the far more important question of whether it makes pedagogical and societal sense to require all students to study English or any other foreign language, for that matter. Another related issue is the steadily improving English proficiency of growing numbers of young Vietnamese. … [Read more...] about Missing the forest for the trees: National English exam results reconsidered

Accompanying the economy in the new normal period, HDBank has been offering many credit packages with preferential interest rates to support customers. The consumer finance segment at its member unit HD SAISON grew sustainably and efficiently with the loan balance as of June 30, 2020 expanding by 7.2 per cent year-to-date. Asset quality remained stable with improving NPL ratio year-over-year. … [Read more...] about HDBank first-half business results showing growth exceeding expectations

At 30 June 2020, average occupancy rate of the entire portfolio of Sunlight REIT increased to 95.7% (30 June 2019: 95.3%). Contrary to the office portfolio which registered an improvement in occupancy rate to 95.6% (30 June 2019: 94.0%), occupancy rate of the retail properties dropped to 95.8% (30 June 2019: 98.1%), reflecting the emerging negative impact of an economic recession and weakening consumer confidence. Average passing rent of the office portfolio was HK$36.5 per sq. ft., up 2.8% YoY, while that of the retail portfolio was HK$74.8 per sq. ft., down 1.3% as compared to a year ago. Average rental reversion of the portfolio for the Year was 6.0%. … [Read more...] about Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (“Sunlight REIT”) Annual Results for the Year Ended 30 June 2020

In response to the appeal of the Party General Secretary and President, Directives of the Politburo, the Party Central Committee’ Secretariat, the Prime Minister, and decrees of the Government on carrying out the dual tasks of fighting COVID-19 pandemic and boosting socio-economic development, Hanoi has put the outbreak under control, supported business and investment activities, and ensured social welfare for the public, Hue said. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 12

The granulated blast furnace slag is a by-product of the iron and steel production process using closed blast furnace technology. Due to the extremely rapid cooling with high pressure water, the granulated blast furnace slag is good for cement and concrete and has been used for a long time around the world as well as in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 11