The pressure grows with the demands of society that teachers become better at their jobs without widespread access to professional development training. In the Mekong Delta not so long ago, local English teachers were being threatened with disciplinary action if they couldn’t reach the B2 standard for English teachers. Now that’s demoralizing. Fortunately, that idea was withdrawn and offers of more help have been provided. … [Read more...] about Teachers’ Day in Vietnam: Teaching the future
Memphis 7 year old dragged off bus
Pink season in northern mountainous region
The zigzag paths leading to buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang Province - PHOTOS: NGUYEN DINH The northern mountainous region in late every year is covered in the pink of buckwheat flowers. In Ha Giang Province, some 30 kilometers from Hanoi, the fields of buckwheat flowers can be found in valleys and on mountains stretching along Quan Ba and Yen Minh districts. … [Read more...] about Pink season in northern mountainous region
Việt Nam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045.
From 2021 to 2030, Việt Nam aims to clear all road traffic accident hotspots and accident-prone sites. All new roads and those under maintenance will meet road safety criteria before opening for traffic. All new national highways and provincial highways and 75 per cent of the total length of existing highways across the country meet at least Level 3 of global road safety standards. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam’s ambitious plan to reduce the number of road traffic-relating death to zero by 2045.
After 11 weeks of gains, analysts cautious about market prospects
On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index advanced for four sessions and declined once on Wednesday. The index ended the week at 1,194.2 points, up 2.3 per cent compared to the week before, marking the 11th straight week of growth since last year. … [Read more...] about After 11 weeks of gains, analysts cautious about market prospects
Pig farm fuss highlights foul plight
Vu Dung, Deputy Chairman of Thach Binh People’s Committee, told VIR that the farm has been operating for 11 years and changed its owners twice in that time. “According to the declaration of the owner, they won an auction in 2018 to use this land plot, including the farm. Afterwards, the couple [Ha and her husband] rented the farm out to a foreign company which now directly manages and operates it.” Meanwhile, the farm’s owner explained to VIR that the family’s legal obligations do not extend to the surrounding ponds and lakes. … [Read more...] about Pig farm fuss highlights foul plight