Attendees were keen to divulge their ideas on what is needed to fulfill Vietnam’s commitments, photo Le Toan Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said at the Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2023 that green transformation and green growth may create many new opportunities but also require large resources for relevant technologies, efficiency, and to minimise production and waste treatment costs. Highly qualified human resources, both in terms of knowledge and skills, are also a key factor for businesses to implement green economic initiatives and solutions. “In addition to the role of banks and financial institutions, Vietnam needs the participation and cooperation of international financial organisations in mobilising green finance,” Khai said. The move towards renewable energy sources, green transportation, and a supply chain of green goods from production to consumption are creating many attractive cooperation opportunities for both domestic and foreign businesses, he … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City urged to double down on green goals
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Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control stays vigilant against Nipah outbreak in India
The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said on Thursday it is monitoring people entering the city from regions hit by the Nipah virus, whose spread has killed two people in India's southern state of Kerala within one week. The southern Indian state recently reported six Nipah infections in one week, with two dead and a nine-year-old patient in serious conditions. More than 700 people, including healthcare workers, were tested for the deadly virus. The Kerala administration shut some schools, offices, and public transport in an attempt to curb the spread of the Nipah virus. Given the spread of the deadly virus, the HCDC ramped up efforts to monitor those entering the southern Vietnamese metropolis from virus-hit areas via Tan Son Nhat International Airport and seaports citywide to early detect and timely handle those with probable Nipah infection. Those who develop fever and headache symptoms along with respiratory problems such as coughing, a sore throat, and … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control stays vigilant against Nipah outbreak in India
Parents put themselves in risks by giving loans to international schools
When registering for his two children to study at a bilingual international school in Ho Chi Minh City in 2013, Minh Tung, a resident in District 7, agreed to sign two contracts with the school. Called "education agreements," each contract saw Tung invests VND1.55 billion (US$63,800) into the school and in return, his two children were allowed to study there for free. The loan is free of interest and the money must be transferred in one transaction. As stated in the contracts, after studying for at least four years, if his child wants to move to another school or graduates, he will receive money back. In 2019, when his eldest son graduated, Tung got the original investment within five months. Thanh Phung, who now lives in Canada, also signed the same type of contract in 2010 to let her three children study for free at an international school in Binh Thanh District. She lent the school $150,000 in total. Phung said the process was convenient and the school paid her back in … [Read more...] about Parents put themselves in risks by giving loans to international schools
6 Vietnamese schools make Times Higher Education World University Rankings
The six are Duy Tan University in Da Nang, Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, Vietnam National University in HCMC, and Hue University. Duy Tan and Ton Duc Thang are ranked highest, but have slid from 401-500 last year to 601-800. The Vietnam National University in Hanoi has also dropped, from 1,001-1,200 to 1,201-1,500. The other three schools remain in the group of 1,501+. This year there are 1,904 universities in 108 countries and regions in the rankings, which are based on 18 indicators that measure an institution's performance across five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook. The University of Oxford in the U.K. tops the ranking for the eighth year in a row, but others in the top five have switched places. Stanford University in the U.S. moves up to second place pushing Harvard University down to fourth. The Massachusetts … [Read more...] about 6 Vietnamese schools make Times Higher Education World University Rankings
6 Vietnam companies with exemplary technology environments in 2023
This is the first year the CTO Summit Technology Leadership Conference has been organized at the annual AI event to honor enterprises with a technology-rich working environment. WD, Heineken, VNPT, FPT's representatives receive the award as the best technology environment enterprises at Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day 2023 on September 22, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran Launched in mid-July, the award received more than 50 nominations and 17 were shortlisted for the next round. FPT FPT is one of the pioneering enterprises in technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. The company has representative offices in 29 countries and territories. The group has invested trillions of dong to create comfortable office complexes and offices with utility ecosystems to meet employees' demand for working, entertainment, studying, and accommodation. One of FPT's unique cultures is the core staff training program, which helps young talents enhance their skills … [Read more...] about 6 Vietnam companies with exemplary technology environments in 2023
In Vietnam, parents spend big on children’s education despite economic woes
No matter how expensive it is, many Vietnamese families willingly pay for their children’s education in spite of their tight money situation. Vietnamese parents commonly seek the best education for their children while sacrificing their own needs, said Dr. Le Thi Mai Lien, head of the psychology faculty at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Cutting down on all expenditures but for children’s education As soon as her two children enter the new school year earlier this month, a 43-year-old woman named N.T.T., who resides in Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, had to calculate her family’s expenditure to balance their spending and saving. After the COVID-19 pandemic, T. and her husband's total income decreased by more than VND20 million (approximately US$818) per month, so they have to tighten their belt to stabilize the investment in their children’s education. Years ago when their family was still financially solvent, they would frequently … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, parents spend big on children’s education despite economic woes
Vietnamese-born award-winning director’s film to compete at Oscars
Vietnamese-born director Tran Anh Hung at the closing ceremony of the cinema program "Gap Go Mua Thu" (Autumn Encounters) in Ho Chi Minh City in July, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung Set for release in France on November 8, the Vietnamese-born director’s film is a screen adaptation of the 1924 novel "La Vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant, Gourmet" (The Life Epicure) by Marcel Rouff. It tells the story of a chef named Eugénie (Juliette Binoche) and a gastronome named Dodin (Benoît Magimel), who have worked together for 20 years before finding they have emotions for each other. As Eugénie hesitates after receiving Dodin’s proposal, Dodin decides to cook for his beloved for the first time ever in his life. The picture has received positive acclaim from critics. "Hung resists overlaying the action with music," Guy Lodge wrote in his review in Variety . "All the better to focus on every pop and chop and sizzle of the cooking process, every soft grunt of bliss in the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-born award-winning director’s film to compete at Oscars
Vietnam news in brief – September 29
Check out the latest news about Vietnam. Vietnam-South Korea partnership for tourism cooperation Delegates at the signing ceremony. Photo: VNA The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) signed a cooperation agreement on September 28 to promote travel between the two countries and increase the volume of visitors. Under the agreement, the two sides will share information on tourism policies, travel market trends, and tourism statistics, and promote exchanges between tourism businesses from both sides. After the signing ceremony, VITA and KTO will jointly establish a survey team to explore new tourism products in Jeonnam and Jeonbuk, South Korea. KTO will also promote Korean tourism at the upcoming VITM Can Tho 2023 Fair. Ho Chi Minh City makes modest gains in global financial center index Ho Chi Minh City ranked 120th in the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI 34) jointly released on September 28 by … [Read more...] about Vietnam news in brief – September 29
Experts come together to enhance dengue prevention strategies in Vietnam
This conference, chaired by Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health (MoH), brought together over 100 delegates, including healthcare professionals from the MoH, the World Health Organisation, the Ho Chi Minh City Centre for Disease Control, the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, the Children's Hospital 1, and other medical facilities and vaccination centres nationwide. The peak season for dengue haemorrhagic fever in Vietnam often lasts from June to October. At present, the country is facing the ongoing complexity of the development of outbreaks each year, placing rising pressure on Vietnam's healthcare system. As of now, Vietnam has recorded 81,808 cases of dengue fever this year, with 23 fatalities. At the conference, both international and local health experts discussed Vietnam's dengue fever prevention initiatives, and methods to improve their effectiveness. They also explored new interventions that could enhance the management of dengue … [Read more...] about Experts come together to enhance dengue prevention strategies in Vietnam
Tra Vinh organizes 3rd Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange program
The event aimed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023), tighten the two countries’ friendship, and promote Japan’s images among Vietnamese as well as introduce Tra Vinh to international friends and investors. At the event, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Le Van Han thanked the Japanese Government for its support to the province in job creation, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Japan is one of the most important strategic partners, and the largest official development assistance (ODA) supplier of Vietnam and a traditional partner of Tra Vinh province, he said, adding projects funded with Japan’s ODA have brought great economic benefits to people in the province. In particular, a branch of Japan's Yazaki EDS Vietnam Company Limited is operating in the locality with a total investment capital of nearly 49 million USD, creating jobs for over 5,000 local workers. Currently, colleges and universities in … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh organizes 3rd Vietnam – Japan cultural exchange program