Learning and development opportunities

Vietnam is among the top 10 markets with the largest e-learning growth in the world. With an estimated value of US$2 billion and an enormous growth potential, Vietnam's online education market (e-learning) is attracting a big investment capital from foreign funds. Everest Education was the latest Vietnamese education start-up to successfully raise US$4 million in a Series B round led by Hong Kong private-equity fund Hendale Capital late last month. The round also saw the participation of venture capital fund Viet Capital and Singapore’s Nullabor. Early last month Singapore- and India-based education fund manager Kaizen Private Equity (Kaizen PE) also decided to invest US$10 million in YOLA, a Vietnamese ELT (English Language Teaching) service provider backed by local PE firm Mekong Capital. Earlier, Vietnam edtech company KYNA also raised second funding from SEAF Women’s Opportunity Fund (SWOF), CyberAgent Capital and other investors. Previously, KYNA received the first … [Read more...] about Foreign investors flock to Vietnam’s exponential growth e-learning market

The Vietnam-UK Network hosts a panel discussion and networking event named “Vietnam – a Story of Development, Opportunities and Potential” in London on October 2. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – The Vietnam-UK Network hosted a panel discussion and networking event named “Vietnam – a Story of Development, Opportunities and Potential” in London on October 2. Themed “Supporting Women in Business and Promoting Trade and Investment,” the event brought together a broad audience of both male and female professionals from all sectors, including trade, finance, entrepreneurs, start-ups, technology, media, arts, healthcare, education, governmental agencies, NGOs and think tanks from Vietnam and the UK. The event allowed the audience to learn more about Vietnam, its journey in the past three decades, culture, social development, opportunities, challenges and potentials, while providing a platform for entrepreneurs from the two countries to … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economic growth, potential discussed in UK

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s pepper sector is facing a range of difficulties due to the oversupply and the fierce competition in the global market, resulting in low prices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). The country is one of the world’s leading pepper producers and exporters, making up more than 40 percent in the global volume and 60 percent in the global value. However, the domestic pepper sector has yet to develop sustainably. Statistics reveal that in 2018, the country exported 232,000 tonnes of pepper valued at 758.8 million USD, down 32.1 percent in value as compared with the previous year. In 2016, Vietnam shipped abroad 176,600 tonnes of pepper and earned a record 1.42 billion USD, up 12.9 percent value year-on-year. Although the volume increased to 214,000 tonnes in 2017, the value dropped 21 percent to 1.11 billion USD. The MARD said the world needs around 510,000 tonnes of pepper … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s pepper sector targets sustainable development

Politburo member and head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Nguyen Van Binh Mr. Binh made the point at the ongoing Industry 4.0 Summit 2019 themed 'Digital Viet Nam: Accelerating digital transformation toward sustainable development.' The event was held by the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission and several ministries and sectors. According to Mr. Binh, digital economy has been formulated, developed, and become an important component of the economy. Viet Nam ranked third in ASEAN in digital economic scale. So far, digital technology has been applied in industry, agriculture, and service.  Viet Nam is determined to promoting scientific and technological developments, innovation in all sectors; pushing up national digital transformation which focuses on digital economy, building of smart urban areas, e-government, towards government number.  The seminar series focuses on five main topics, namely smart banking, … [Read more...] about Utilizing Industry 4.0 to convert VN into developed country

The new facility was built with financial support and materials donated by BASF and 10 partners from Vietnam and Thailand Before the renovation, the 70 schoolchildren aged two and three attended classes in temporary facilities that were built six years ago with all-metal walls and ceilings, an uncomfortable environment during high temperatures and in rainy weather. Facilitated by Saigon Children’s Charity CIO, the project now offers them brand-new classrooms, including hygiene amenities and a storeroom, built with environmentally friendly materials, therefore improving learning conditions and the overall atmosphere. A total of approximately VND1 billion (about $43,500), in both money and materials, went into the renovation, donated by BASF and its customers and partners from Vietnam and Thailand. The co-sponsors from Vietnam include Sam Chem Sphere, a distributor of industrial chemicals, industrial lubricants, fleet lubricants, and waterproofing materials; MKVN Chemicals, a … [Read more...] about BASF creates safer eco-friendly learning environment in Dong Nai