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2In 2023, revenues of Vietnam’s e-learning market are expected to reach around $3 billion with a compound annual growth rate of about 20.2 per cent during 2019-2023, according to a report by Ken Research. Photo: doanhnhansaigon.vn Hanoi – Experts are positive about the development of Vietnam’s education technology (edtech) market in 2023 if local edtech companies can overcome post-pandemic challenges. Pham Giang Linh, managing director of Galaxy Education told the Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper that Vietnam’s edtech market was formed in 2006 and 2007 – the first development stage of the digital economy in the country, but it only attracted wide attention in the period from 2020-2021, when demand for e-learning increased sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Vietnam saw the establishment of more than 100 edtech startups which strongly attracted capital from foreign investors, he said, citing examples like Topica, ELSA, ColderSchool, Edmicro, Vuihoc, and Educa, which … [Read more...] about 2023 – Time for edtech to thrive in Vietnam

In 2023, revenues of Vietnam’s e-learning market are expected to reach around 3 billion USD with a compound annual growth rate of about 20.2% during 2019-2023, according to a report by Ken Research (Photo: doanhnhansaigon.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Experts are positive about the development of Vietnam’s education technology (Edtech) market in 2023 if local Edtech companies can overcome post-pandemic challenges. Pham Giang Linh, managing director of Galaxy Education told the Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper that Vietnam’s Edtech market was formed in 2006 and 2007 – the first development stage of the digital economy in the country, but it only attracted wide attention in the period from 2020-2021, when demand for e-learning increased sharply due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Vietnam saw the establishment of more than 100 Edtech startups which strongly attracted capital from foreign investors, he said, citing examples like Topica, ELSA, ColderSchool, Edmicro, Vuihoc, and Educa, … [Read more...] about 2023 – Time for Edtech to thrive in Vietnam

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh outlined main tasks to improve the material and spiritual life of labourers at a meeting on coordination between the Government and the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) in Hanoi on February 1. The ministries of planning and investment; industry and trade; foreign affairs; and labour, invalids and social affairs should coordinate with the VGCL in boosting production and business, expanding the market, creating more jobs for labourers, and improving their skills, the Government leader said. Read full story - A book by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Nguyen Phu Trong regarding the fight against corruption and other negative phenomena will be released at a ceremony in Hanoi on February 2, according to the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs. The debut is timed for the 93rd … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on February 1

Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh has been listed among the 25 nominees for the Best Footballer in Asia 2022 award organized by Titan Sports newspaper of China. Linh is one of three Southeast Asian players competing for the award. The other two regional nominees are Thai defender Theerathon Bunmathan and Singaporean striker Ikhsan Fandi. Among other nominees are many superstars such as Son Heung Min of South Korea, Kaoru Mitoma of Japan, and Mehdi Taremi of Iran. According to Titan Sports, Linh played consistently and won the top scorer title of the 2022 AFF Cup. In the historic 3-1 victory over China in the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup, the Vietnamese striker performed well, scoring a goal to extend Vietnam’s lead. He did a good job at the 2021 Southeast Asian Games held in May 2022, helping Vietnam U22s win the gold medal for the second time in a row. At Binh Duong FC, he scored nine goals for the club in the Vietnamese top-tier V-League 1 2022, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh included in Asia’s Best Footballer 2022 nominee list

The ranking was based on an analysis of more than 240 million verified customer reviews on the Dutch-based online travel agency website Booking.com. Around 90 kilometers south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh, home to Hoa Lu (the ancient capital of Vietnam during the reign of the Dinh Dynasty 968-980), had been overlooked by foreign tourists for years. The province, known for its river boat tours through limestone karst mountain passes and paddy fields, started shining on global stage after the Hollywood movie "Kong: Skull Island" was filmed there in 2016. La Rioja in Spain topped the list of most welcoming destinations, followed by Epirus in Greece and Oberosterreich, or Upper Austria. The ranking is just one part of Booking.com’s eleventh annual Traveler Review Awards, an honor given out to 1,364,415 accommodation partners, 230 car rental providers, and 58 airport taxi suppliers across 220 countries and territories. Last year, Hoi An in central Vietnam was honored as one of 10 most … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh one of world’s most welcoming destinations: Booking.com

Thailand exports 7.69 million tonnes of rice in 2022, up 22.1% from a year earlier. (Photo: Reuters) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand exported 7.69 million tonnes of rice in 2022, up 22.1% from a year earlier, the country’s Commerce Ministry said on January 31. The exports exceeded a target of 7.5 million tonnes, with top markets being Iraq, South Africa, China, and the US, it said in a statement. Thai rice exports were strong last year because of the weak baht, according to Ronnarong Phoolpipat, head of the ministry’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office. Earlier this month, the Thai Rice Exporters Association lowered its target for 2023 from 8 million tonnes to 7.5 million as the baht, which is which is now trading around 32.50 to the US dollar, has appreciated dramatically after reaching a low of 38 last October. The price of benchmark 5% white rice remains high in world markets, having risen from 465 USD a tonne in mid-December to 523 USD as of January 18, said the … [Read more...] about Thailand’s 2022 rice exports beat target

Fighting boldly and bravely, the Vietnamese armed forces ground down the enemy’s strength, destroyed and damaged a lot of the enemy means of warfare, dealt a great blow to the U.S. troops on the battlefield in Vietnam, reduced the position and influence of the Saigon government and troops, and shocked Washington’s senior leaders. On March 30, 1968, General Westmoreland, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army in Vietnam arrived in Saigon to disseminate the U.S. government's policy of "De-Americanizing” the war. This policy replaced President Johnson's policy of "Americanizing" the war (Local war) which failed previously. On March 31, 1968, President Johnson announced that he would not run for presidency for the second term, as well as his decision to limit U.S. activities in Vietnam. He also ordered limitation of bombarding the North from the 20th parallel northwards (and completely stopping bombing the North since November 1, 1968) and sent negotiators to the two-party negotiation … [Read more...] about 1968 Spring General Offensive and Uprising’s impacts on U.S.’s global strategy

The activities created a joyful and exhilarating atmosphere for Vietnamese peacekeepers and international friends to embark on a new year with new spirit, promises, and successes. In the New Year atmosphere, the Vietnamese peacekeeping force in UNMISS organized an activity in Tomping Base in Juba, South Sudan with the participation of a large number of guests who are commanding officers of agencies and colleagues at the mission. The event was attended by Police Commissioner of UNMISS Christine Fossen and peacekeepers of the Vietnam People’s Army and Public Security, commanding officers and personnel of the Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 of Vietnam. In his speech at the ceremony, Senior Colonel Le Quoc Huy, Head of the Working Group of the People's Public Security, sent best wishes to international friends and colleagues. He thanked the mission’s commanding officers, heads of agencies, and colleagues for their support to the Vietnamese peacekeeping force. He wished that in the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese peacekeepers hold lunar New Year celebration