The province has established the Southern Paly High School to meet the demand for learning the Paly language from the ethnic Khmer minority groups and monks and nuns in the region. The school also aims to improve the educational level for Khmer monks and nuns and create a source for cadres for the ethnic Khmer-populated communities. The graduates will be able to receive diplomas for their secondary and community college education in the Paly and Khmer languages recognised by the Ministry of Education. The school receives financial assistance from the Government while monk and nun students enjoy free tuition and other benefits such as free meals like ethnic minority students following general education in boarding schools. Out of the 673 students, 285 have graduated from the school. Most of the graduated monks and nuns have been sent out to pagodas in Soc Trang or other southern provinces to practise their belief and teach Khmer children. Others continued higher education in religion … [Read more...] about Soc Trang creates conditions for Khmer pupils to further study
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Vietnam National University among Asian top universities
VNU among Asian top universities The Vietnam National University (VNU) has been, for the second time, listed in Asia's top 250 best universities. According to the World University Rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the university is also among the regional top 100 universities in the field of natural sciences. With more than 100 years of history and development, the VNU has affirmed its position as a comprehensive multi-disciplinary training and research centre of excellence based on international standards. Numerous articles and scientific studies by VNU experts and lecturers have been published on international magazines and applied in reality, said the university's Deputy Director Nguyen Huu Duc. Quinvaxem use to be resumed nationwide The use of the five-in-one Quinvaxem vaccine for children will be resumed in all localities nationwide in November as it has proven to be safe. According to the Preventive Healthcare Department under the Ministry of Health, the ministry has … [Read more...] about Vietnam National University among Asian top universities
Social News 2/10
Vietnam ranks third at ASEAN Skills Competition Vietnam won 10 gold medals, five silver and four bronze medals, ranking third at the 11 th ASEAN Skills Competition (ASC) that wrapped up in Malaysia on September 28. Malaysia ranked first with 24 gold, four silver and five bronze medals while Indonesia came second. Thailand and Singapore ranked fourth and fifth, respectively. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed the importance of skilled workforce for the development of countries in the region, adding that together with education, occupational skill is an essential element in attracting foreign investors and driving the growth of each country. The five-day competition, starting from September 24-26 drew about 280 young skilled workers, from 9 ASEAN member countries (Brunei did not join this year event) competing in 22 occupational skills and two performance skills. The biennial event provides an opportunity for the exchange of … [Read more...] about Social News 2/10
Political Headlines January 20
Vietnam to attend WEF annual meeting in Davos Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will represent Vietnam at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting 2014 in Switzerland. The meeting, due to take place in Davos from January 22-25, is themed "The Reshaping of the World: Consequences for Society, Politics and Business". The event aims to develop the insights, initiatives and actions necessary to respond to current and emerging challenges arising from political, economic, social and technological transformation around the globe. New temple honors late Party General Secretary Le Duan President Truong Tan Sang was in attendance on Saturday when a temple was dedicated to the late Party General Secretary Le Duan in Cam Xuyen District of central Ha Tinh Province. Le Duan was a founding member of the Indochinese Communist Party in 1930 and later became Party General Secretary in 1976, a position he retained until his death 10 years later. Le Duan was born into … [Read more...] about Political Headlines January 20
The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”
Preface Chapter I: Vietnam's Viewpoints and Policies on Human Rights Chapter II: Vietnam's Achievements in the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights I. Civil and Political Rights 1. Rights to Vote and Stand for Election, and to Participate in the Administration of the State and Management of the Society 2. Freedoms of Speech and the Press, and the Right to Information 3. Freedom of Association and Assembly 4. Freedom of Religion and Belief 5. Ensuring Equal Rights among Ethnic Groups 6. Ensuring the Rights to Life, Physical Inviolability and Dignity 7. Freedom of Movement and Residence II. Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1. Rights to Economic Development and Improvement of the Material Life 2. Social Rights 3. Right to Healthcare III. Rights of Women, Children, Family, Elderly and Disabled People. 1. Women's Rights and Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 2. The Rights of the Child 3. Rights of Disabled People and Agent … [Read more...] about The book “Achievements in Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Vietnam”