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There was the same reaction last year when the EF English Proficiency Index (EPI) rankings were announced. Vietnam had dropped to the upper echelon of "low" from "moderate," i.e., from 41st out of 88 countries in 2018 to 52nd out of 100 in 2019. The report noted cryptically that Vietnam "has some difficulties in keeping up with the worldwide increase in English proficiency." While the EF index is widely publicized as a barometer of nationwide English achievement, it is of limited value because it attempts to rank countries by the average level of English language skills among those adults who took the test, including EF students. … [Read more...] about Missing the forest for the trees: National English exam results reconsidered

Quang Ninh has proactively invested in infrastructure development, particularly in transport, according to Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky. Total investment under the public-private partnership (PPP) model in transport over the last five years stands at nearly 50 trillion VND, Ky said, with only about 9 percent sourced from the State. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 8

The main reason for the industry slump is Decree 100, which took effect on January 1 this year, imposing stiff penalties for drunk driving. Those riding bicycles and electric bikes will also be fined for driving under the influence. Motorcyclists and car drivers can be fined VND6-8 million and VND30-40 million ($1,300-1,725), double the old levels and have their licenses suspended for 22-24 months. … [Read more...] about Lower growth trend brews for Vietnam beer industry

In the future, once completed, a wide variety of items in Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh project will bring visitors the most diverse and comprehensive experience options, satisfying each individual demand. The project will step by step make Quang Ninh a leading resort and health care destination in the region as well as in the world, contributing to the elimination of seasonal tourism weaknesses that have hindered local development for many years. … [Read more...] about Special health benefits of Quang Hanh hot mineral source analysed by the Japanese director

Jakarta (VNA) - Ambassador Tran Duc Binh, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN and Chair of the ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC), chaired the third Monitoring, Review and Evaluation (MRE) Meeting for the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025, which was held virtually on September 8. The meeting saw the participation of representatives from 15 specialised agencies assigned to lead the implementation of MPAC 2025 initiatives such as the ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM), the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM), the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Education (SOM-ED), the ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM), and the Lead Implementing Body for Sustainable Infrastructure (LIB-SI), as well as members of ACCC. It reviewed and assessed the implementation of all 15 initiatives within the five strategic areas of MPAC 2025: sustainable infrastructure, digital innovation, inter-logistics, optimisation of planning, and … [Read more...] about Vietnam chairs review of Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025