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The award honors his contribution to the international cooperation sector and cooperation in Francophone community in Vietnam. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Dien is a member of the Scientific Council and the Strategic Development Committee of the University Agency of La Francophonie (AUF), and President of the Association for Francophone Universities in the Asia-Pacific region. Originally established in 1808 by Emperor Napoleon, the Order of Academic Palms is a national order bestowed by the French Republic to distinguished academics and figures in the world of culture and education. By HUNG THANH – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Order of the Academic Palms Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Dien … [Read more...] about Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Dien awarded Order of the Academic Palms from France

RMIT and SIHUB join hands to boost innovation ecosystemThe Saigon Times Daily Managing director of SIHUB Huynh Kim Tuoc and RMIT Vietnam President Professor Gael McDonald shake hands after signing the MOU on cooperation in boosting HCMC and region’s startup and innovation ecosystem - PHOTO: COURTESY OF RMIT VIETNAM HCMC - RMIT University Vietnam and the Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in boosting the startup and innovation ecosystem in HCMC and neighboring areas. Through the MOU, RMIT Vietnam and SIHUB will co-host entrepreneurship and innovation-focused national and regional events and programs on a case-by-case basis, in addition to exchanging relevant information, expertise and respective available resources. Huynh Kim Tuoc, managing director of SIHUB, said educational institutions play a crucial role in the development of startup and innovation ecosystems in HCMC. “Universities can contribute to this … [Read more...] about RMIT and SIHUB join hands to boost innovation ecosystem

The mission teams comprise staffs of the Vietnam National Academic Recognition Information Center, inspectors from the Ministry and police officers from the Department of Internal Political Security (A83) under the Ministry of Public Security arrived in the two province this morning. In Son La province, people are surprised at high average scores for the national exam’s maths and physics posted in social network. Many candidates have 8, 9 scores for maths, literature and history while history and literature subjects were said to be hard this year. Accordingly, the steering board for the national examination plans to investigate  35 test-takers who achieved high points and above for maths, history and literature tests. Also, inspectors from the education sector are investigating 15 students with high marks in Lang Son province; one of them have 10 scores for English and history each while their scores in the mock exam before in the school were relatively low. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Education Ministry expands inspection of national high school examination

Enjoy nature with TOUCH English Camp 2018The Saigon Times Daily Fun filled activity at a previous TOUCH Camp - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - TOUCH Camp 2018 – Into the wild will take place in Dong Nai Province late this month, offering participants a chance to get away from the hectic life and digital devices, enjoy nature, improve their skills and make the most of their summer. TOUCH's (TO U from Caring Hearts) English camp is held annually in the summer. Joining the program, participants can immerse themselves in a variety of tough, challenging, and original activities, and have a chance to use English as much as they want since it is the main language. Besides, they will be well equipped with necessary soft skills and survival skills. More importantly, TOUCH will provide participants with the most remarkable experience of their summer and unforgettable memories with other campers. During the camp, which lasts three days and two nights, participants are … [Read more...] about Enjoy nature with TOUCH English Camp 2018

Two dozen Vietnam students attend English campThe Saigon Times Daily Students take part in the Amazing Race, a bonding activity at the Think On Summer Camp 2018 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER HCMC - Think On Summer Camp 2018, the first English camp in the Central Highlands, was attended by eight international university students as mentors and 21 high school students from around Vietnam as mentees early this month in Dalat City. As Vietnam is merging into the lane of globalization, its education system should gradually change toward liberal arts and focus on the development of critical thinking skills. To modernize and liberalize education is to empower the workforce, thus closing the economic disparity between Vietnam and other countries. While some of these efforts are happening in big cities such as Hanoi and HCMC, students in the Central Highlands, one of the most underdeveloped regions of the country, are still facing many constraints and a lack of educational … [Read more...] about Two dozen Vietnam students attend English camp