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HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Universities have developed a variety of assistance programmes to help students access higher education, including loans, scholarships, housing and food aid. Hong Bang International University in HCM City, for instance, is cooperating with Sacombank to provide preferential loans for its students. The loan term for four years of study is 10 years. Parents and students can apply for the loan at any Sacombank branch in the country. Students can also use the bank’s credit card to pay tuition fees at Hong Bang International University. They can pay in installments at the interest of zero percent within a 24 month period. Dr Ho Thanh Phong, rector of Hong Bang International University, said: “The assistance programme is expected to help students in financial difficulties, especially those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” “We expect Vietnam’s young … [Read more...] about Universities offer assistance to students as tuition fees increase

Bui Hoa An, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, said workers are racing against time to finish construction of wharfs in Can Gio and Vung Tau ahead of the December start date. "Project delays had occurred due to the bidding process," An said. … [Read more...] about ​New HCMC-Vung Tau ferry service to be launched next month

The expressway is nearly 60 km long with its starting point at Highway 18A in Dai Yen Ward, Ha Long Town. It connects with Ha Long - Hai Phong Expressway and intersects with the main road to Van Don Airport. The designated speed of this expressway is 100 kph. … [Read more...] about Modern construction integral to Quang Ninh facelift

Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 368 Vietnamese citizens in Macau (China) were flown home safely aboard a Vietnam Airlines flight on November 28. The passengers included children under 2, pregnant women, the ill and workers with expired contracts. In-flight safety and preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic were rigorously enforced to protect the passengers’ health and prevent the spread of the disease. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, all the passengers and crew members received medical check-ups and were sent to quarantine in line with regulations. The repatriation of Vietnamese citizens in disadvantaged circumstances abroad will continue to be conducted in line with their wishes, the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, and quarantine capacity in Vietnam./. … [Read more...] about Close to 370 citizens brought home from Macau (China)

“We would like to express our sincere thanks to USAID for the financial and technical assistance during the project's implementation over the past four years. It has helped improve the capability of our management staff, while creating sustainable livelihoods for the community and protecting natural resources,” Thanh said. … [Read more...] about People benefit from Green Annamites Project