Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency . - Vietnam always wants to promote solidarity, friendship, and comprehensive, sustainable and long-term cooperation with Cambodia, considering this a priority in its foreign policy, Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang told Cambodian guests in Hanoi on August 8. Giang hosted a reception for a delegation of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) led by Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the RCAF and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. Read full story - Vietnam’s GDP growth is forecast to expand 7.5% in 2022 and 6.7% in 2023, with resilient manufacturing and a robust rebound in services serving as the driving forces for economic recovery. At the press conference to release the report. (Photo: WB Vietnam) According to the latest economic update by World Bank (WB) for Vietnam, the country’s economy expanded 5.2% in Q4 of 2021, and … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest August 9
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ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary celebrated in Chile
Delegates attending the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Buenos Aires (VNA) – The ASEAN Committee in Santiago, and diplomatic representative agencies of Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia in Chile jointly organised a ceremony to mark the bloc’s 55th founding anniversary on August 8. As the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee, Chargé d'Affaires at the Philippine Embassy JimTito Agustin reviewed important historical milestones in the formation and development of the bloc, and emphasised the determination of member countries to "stay strong together" to help the bloc make more positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world. Chilean Deputy Foreign Minister Jose Ahumada affirmed that Chile always attaches great importance to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)'s growing role and position, especially in 2022 as the host of many important international events in Cambodia, Indonesia and … [Read more...] about ASEAN’s 55th founding anniversary celebrated in Chile
British University Vietnam and Bond University sign MoU
At the Partnership MoU signing ceremony, BUV and Bond University jointly agreed on articulation programs in business, international tourism and hotel management at the bachelor level, and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. At the bachelor level, students will complete 2 years at BUV, then transfer and continue their studies at Bond University for 16 months. For the MBA program, students complete the master's program at BUV and continue to study for additional 8 months at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia to receive the Master degree issued by Bond University. The MoU signing ceremony between BUV and Bond University was organized on the campus of BUV Ms. Jen Bahen, Counselor for Education and Research, Australian Embassy, said: “The deep and personal people-to-people links between Australia and Viet Nam are a huge part of the Australia – Viet Nam story. I often make the point that our bilateral relationship is fundamentally underpinned by … [Read more...] about British University Vietnam and Bond University sign MoU
President receives Cambodian high-ranking military officer
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (right) and Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 9 for Lt. Gen. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army. The President expressed his hope that Hun Manet’s visit will significantly contribute to the success of the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2022 marking the 55th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967). Phuc congratulated Cambodian people on great, comprehensive achievements they have recorded over the past time, and noted his belief that Cambodia will gain more attainments in both home and external affairs in the time ahead, and successfully fulfill its ASEAN Chairmanship 2022 and organise its general elections in 2023. Highlighting the traditional … [Read more...] about President receives Cambodian high-ranking military officer
Netherlands helps Mekong Delta agriculture sector to adapt to climate change
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Can Tho city held a working session with a delegation from the Dutch Embassy on August 9, during which the two sides exchanged views on the Mekong Delta’s sustainable agricultural transformation . Dr. Dang Kim Son, an expert in agricultural policy who led the Dutch delegation, noted that the Netherlands wishes to cooperate with the Mekong Delta and Can Tho city in agricultural transformation, focusing on specific agricultural products and experts. Pham Truong Yen, Deputy Director of the department, pointed out the challenges facing the Mekong Delta, including climate change, rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion, along with small-scale production and a low-quality workforce. The region needs support from the Netherlands in terms of mindset and vision, he said, adding that the Mekong Delta also hopes to learn from the country’s experience in water … [Read more...] about Netherlands helps Mekong Delta agriculture sector to adapt to climate change
Students who are flourishing at ISHCMC
The following are some of the year's highlights. As one of the leading international schools in Vietnam, ISHCMC has a rich 28-year history of student achievement. The class of 2022 was no exception, with one student, Seoyeon Hong, achieving a perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma. ISHCMC Director of Admissions and Market Growth Mike Hebert said, “The result puts her in the 99.7 th percentile amongst students studying the IB Diploma Programme globally. That is a true testament to the education that students at ISHCMC are receiving and one that the whole community is proud of”. Seoyeon Hong, who achieved a perfect score “The result puts her in the 99.7th percentile amongst students studying the IB Diploma Programme globally. That is a true testament to the education that students at ISHCMC are receiving and one that the whole community is proud of” - Mike Hebert Another student that has achieved greatness under ISHCMC’s educational … [Read more...] about Students who are flourishing at ISHCMC