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In her speech at the May 17 event, Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha introduced solutions that the Vietnamese Government has been implementing to increase children’s access to education, as well as to reduce the risk of school dropping out and child labor. The official said 94.4 percent of child population in Vietnam has gained access to education thanks to policies designed for the purpose implemented in parallel with those for social welfare and poverty reduction. Many models and solutions, including those supporting children at risk of labor exploitation to access vocational training, have been rolled out via Government- and international-funded projects, she added. The deputy minister also talked about Vietnam’s experience in ensuring education throughout the period of COVID-19 pandemic and in bringing children back to school after social distancing measures were lifted. Vietnam will continue to act and look forward to receiving stronger … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in increasing children’s access to education

National Assembly Chairman Vương Đình Huệ and his Singaporean counterpart Tan Chuan-Jin held talks in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — Speaker of Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-jin and Chairman of Vietnamese National Assembly have agreed that successful economic cooperation will elevate bilateral relations during the official talks on Wednesday in Hà Nội. The Singaporean parliament leader is in the capital for a three-day visit on the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart. NA Chair Huệ said the ‘miraculous development’ of Singapore with the wise vision of the leadership and the aspirations of the people are always a source of inspiration to Vietnamese leadership and people. Amid complicated regional and global geopolitical, economic developments, the two countries should tighten relations, including between the legislations to contribute to the advancement of the Strategic Partnership. Speaker Chuan-jin said his visit to Việt Nam is a chance for … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Singapore to expand cooperation in digital transformation, green economy: Legislative leaders

A middle school in the north-central province of Quang Binh, where a teacher last month asked classmates of a student to take turns in slapping him a total of 230 times for “swearing” in class, has stirred further public anger by asking those concerned to detail the event in a questionnaire. A sixth grader at Duy Ninh Middle School in Quang Binh was hospitalized in late November after he was repeatedly slapped on the face by his classmates as a punishment from his teacher for allegedly using foul language in the classroom. The math teacher, Nguyen Thi Phuong Thuy, asked the whole class to give the student ten slaps each after he was accused of “swearing” by another classmate. In total, the boy suffered 230 slaps to his face, with the 231st coming from Thuy herself after he responded to the punishment by saying, “I hate you, teacher!” Thuy has been suspended from work pending her final punishment, while Quang Binh police officers have launched legal proceedings against the case … [Read more...] about Vietnam school in hot water for asking students to detail slapping of classmate

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at an event on innovation held by Asia Society on May 17 (US time). — Photos baochinhphu.vn Viet Nam expects to have start-up collaboration with the US on issues of global concern like climate change, digital technology and supply chain diversification. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was speaking at a forum on innovation and start-ups held by the Asia Society on May 17 (US time) in the US. He affirmed that Viet Nam identifies science and technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as important driving forces for development in the new period. All three strategic breakthroughs that Viet Nam identified namely institutions, infrastructure and human resources are related to these forces, he added. The Prime Minister expressed his wish that US partners will continue promoting cooperation activities, especially in innovative start-ups. Start-up collaboration should focus on issues of global concern that the two countries are promoting … [Read more...] about Viet Nam to work with the US to develop start-ups on climate change, digital transformation

Shannon Leahy – Trade Commissioner, Austrade and Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy – General Director of BRG Retail. — Photo courtesy of Austrade The Taste of Australia 2022 is being held to showcase the best of Australian food, building on Australia's international reputation as a high-quality, safe, and sustainable supplier of food and beverages. The event aims to celebrate a strengthening bilateral relationship, flourishing trade and equally vibrant culinary cultures. This year's programme kicked off with a launch in HCM City on April 20. It will run through the month of June with a range of official events run by the Australian Embassy in Ha Noi, the Australian Consulate-General in HCM City and the Australia Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Taste of Australia 2022 has partnered with up to 40 of the best restaurants and prestigious chefs from diverse culinary cultures in both Ha Noi and HCM City to highlight the versatility and first-class quality of true Australian produce … [Read more...] about Taste of Australia 2022 aims to strengthen Viet Nam – Australia relationship

The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place on July 21-22. — Photo ndh.vn The Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 will take place at the National Conference Centre of Viet Nam in Ha Noi on July 21-22. The event will bring together more than 2,500 delegates from management units, enterprises, investment funds, domestic and international organisations and individuals. The summit is an annual event on a national and international scale. Being organised for the first time by VINASA and Viet Nam Blockchain Association, the programme is oriented to become a prestigious annual destination, in the chain of events of the blockchain world. This year’s event is organised to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, sectors and businesses in orienting, developing, and promoting the application of blockchain technology in Viet Nam, and at the same time making an impression on the country’s blockchain development, creating a destination for investors, developers in the region and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam Blockchain Summit 2022 to take place in July

The conference, held by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines and two travel groups – Saigon Tourists and Thien Minh Group – to boost the cooperation between enterprises of the two countries and to introduce Vietnam to U.S. friends and partners. Addressing the event, PM Chinh highlighted the development of the Vietnam - U.S. ties, benefiting both countries and contributing to peace, cooperation and development in the world. The Government leader affirmed that economic, investment, trade and science-education cooperation is an important pillar in the bilateral relationship. In the very challenging year of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, two-way trade still reached 112 billion USD, accounting for nearly one-third of the total U.S. - ASEAN trade turnover. The U.S. is Vietnam’s second largest trade partner while Vietnam is the U.S.’ 9th largest, he noted, adding that trade between the two countries has contributed to making Vietnam one of the 20 largest import-export countries … [Read more...] about PM urged U.S. businesses to invest in tourism and trade in Vietnam

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Pham Van Mai receives Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou Mai said that the city hopes to receive the exchange of experience, technology transfer and cooperation from Greece in the fields of maritime and logistics, which are its strengths. It is ready to enhance collaboration in tourism development with Greece, as both sides boast potential and see great room for cooperation, he said. As a socio-economic and cultural hub of the country, the city is willing to act as a bridge to bring cooperation between the two countries to a higher level, Mai said, adding that it welcomes delegations of the Greek government, ministries, agencies, localities as well as Greek businesses to exchange and seek opportunities for collaboration. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said it is necessary for Vietnam and Greece to further strengthen cooperation in the future, especially in areas where Greece has advantages such as education, … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh seeks to promote cooperation with Greece

NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 18. (Photo: VNA) Speaker Tan, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam, thanked the country for supporting Singapore in Covid-19 response, noting the two countries’ cooperation and mutual assistance are growing even more strongly. Chairman Hue congratulated Singapore for successfully containing the pandemic and reopening the economy. He also appreciated its precious provision of Covid-19 vaccine and medical supplies for Vietnam and said he hopes the two sides will continue cooperating in scientific research on Covid-19 and other epidemics, firstly the current unexplained hepatitis in children. Vietnam attaches great importance to the countries’ strategic partnership and views Singapore as one of its leading partners in ASEAN in terms of both politics and economy, he stressed, asking both sides to coordinate closely to prepare for the 50th founding anniversary of bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Singapore agree to further advance parliamentary relations

Although the position to search, collect, and destroy UXO was close to a residential area, troops of the Dak Nong provincial Military Command and authorized forces effectively performed dissemination work to raise the locals’ awareness and ensured safety. With thorough preparation of materials and technical equipment, knowledge, and skills, the joint forces collected 83 shells, including eight 175mm artillery shells and 85 small-sized bombs. Earlier, authorized forces of Dak Nong province successfully detonated 281 shells of different sizes at the same place. Bu Gia hamlet used to be a garrisoned site of the U.S. imperialists and Saigon troops in the war in Vietnam, leaving UXO in the hamlet, which is threatening the health and life of local people. Therefore, the collection and detonation of UXO has contributed to making the land clear from UXO and bringing joys to locals. Translated by Mai Huong … [Read more...] about More UXO destroyed in Dak Nong province