Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC, meets US enterprises. (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn) Leaders of departments and agencies in HCMC; Ms. Marie Damour, Consul General of the US to HCMC; Mr. Jahanzeb Khan, Vice President of Amcham Vietnam HCMC; Ms. Mary Tarnowka, Managing Director of AmCham Vietnam also attended the seminar. Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the People's Committee of HCMC, said that the American business community is one of the strongest and most dynamic business communities in the city, with many contributions to the city's socio-economic development, as well as the relationship between the two countries. Especially, when the city struggled with the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and implemented an economic recovery program after that, the US business community has actively accompanied the city in connecting HCMC with vaccine manufacturers, donating medical equipment, and calling on the US Government to support … [Read more...] about HCMC highly appreciates companionship of US business community
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Fulbright foreign language teaching assistantship program calls for applications
The US Mission Vietnam has announced the 2023 competition for the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship (FLTA) Program. According to the organiser, the Fulbright FLTA Program is a nine-month, non-degree program for early career (not more than seven years of teaching experience) English teachers or professionals in related fields to teach their native language at an American college or university. Candidates who are teachers in the fields of American Studies, Journalism and Media, American/English Literature, and teachers of their own language as a foreign language will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Participants have the opportunity to refine their teaching skills, increase their English language proficiency, expand their knowledge of US society and culture, and strengthen foreign language instruction at US colleges and universities. Fulbright FLTA participants also interact with their host communities in conversation groups, extracurricular activities, … [Read more...] about Fulbright foreign language teaching assistantship program calls for applications
Bookcase on Uncle Ho presented to family of Bui Xuan Phuoc
The ceremony was an activity to mark the 132nd birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2022). At the ceremony, delegates and Youth Union members recalled the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh. In addition, the organizing panel presented a portable speaker, worth VND 8 million, and a “Reading Culture Space – Uncle Ho Bookcase” to family of Bui Xuan Phuoc, who has voluntarily devoted all his effort, property and time to building the President Ho Chi Minh Monument and Memorial House over the past years. Also, the provincial Youth Union Organization set up an “Online Bookcase” category entitled “Uncle Ho and Children” on its website https://tinhdoankhanhhoa.org.vn/ or via QR code scanning to help young people and book lovers easily access reliable and valuable books on President Ho Chi Minh. On this occasion, the provincial Youth Union Organization launched a book introduction on President Ho Chi Minh in 2022 organized by the Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Bookcase on Uncle Ho presented to family of Bui Xuan Phuoc
Room remains for boosting HCM City-Cuba cooperation
At the event (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has promised to boost the relationship between Vietnam and Cuba at a reception on May 19 for Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen, the new Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam. HCM City will offer 30-50 scholarships for Cuba students to visit and learn in the city each year as well as support the exchange of students between the two sides, the city official said. Mai suggested that the Cuban Ambassador pay attention to specific collaboration projects with the city in the fields of healthcare and teaching Spanish for the sake of cultural exchange. At present, Cuba is adopting many policies that can open up investment opportunities, he said, noting the hope that more businesses in HCM City take interest in investment in Cuba. The diplomat also invited HCM City businesses to attend the upcoming international conference held this November on the island. Guillen … [Read more...] about Room remains for boosting HCM City-Cuba cooperation