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EQuest's general education programs will be pre-tested to bring these schools up to the necessary standards in general education and international inclusion. Another learning program, such as the one implemented by IvyPrep, is also included in this accreditation program. This time EQuest's accreditation of the general education program and iSMART education program must also follow the strict Cognia process and standards. Accordingly, at first, the programs should be built and completed in accordance with the international standards set by Cognia. Working groups are also required to self-test that Cognia baseline standards are met before the organization agrees to take the test. Cognia - formerly AdvancED - is a leading international accreditation organization in the world, with a history of 125 years. Cognia is trusted by the US Department of Education in conducting accreditation for high schools throughout the US education system. Currently, Cognia is testing programs … [Read more...] about EQuest Education Group’s programs will be seeking accreditation internationally by Cognia

The Vietnamese students’ coronavirus-proof helmet is designed to protect the respiratory system, prevent viral infections while ensuring comfort and convenience for users. The coronavirus-proof helmet, invented by two Vietnamese students, ranked in the top 10 of the fifth ICAN international creative contest, VnExpress reported. Vihelm, a helmet-style mask, has been designed by  the twoVietnamese students based on the gas mask mechanism to prevent viral infection, including coronavirus. Two young authors (left) and their teacher check a Vihelm. Photo: P. Nam The helmet, invented by Do Trong Minh Duc, an 11th-grader of the US’s Montverde Academy, and Tran Nguyen Khanh An, an 8th-grader at the Hanoi Academy International Bilingual School, has reached the final round of the ICAN international creative contest. This year's contest attracted 600 submissions from 60 countries. The main prizes were awarded by a multinational jury, including championship, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese students’ coronavirus-proof helmet wins top-10 award

A garment factory in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), which officially took effect on May 1, is believed to herald a new era for Vietnamese goods to gain a foothold in a market with strong purchasing power, according to the Dau tu (Vietnam Investment Review) newspaper. Vietnam’s exports to the UK rose nearly 27.4 percent year-on-year in the opening four months of 2021, to 1.94 billion USD, data from the General Department of Vietnam Customs shows, which is considered an impressive result amid COVID-19’s impact on global trade. The UKVFTA, which temporarily came into force on January 1 this year, is hoped to create more favourable conditions for exports to the UK now it is officially in effect. During the first five months of this year, exports to the UK grew more than 20 percent year-on-year to about 2.4 billion USD. The UK is currently Vietnam’s third-largest trade partner in Europe. Data from Vietnam Customs also shows … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods able to expand presence in UK under trade deal

Vietnam Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi has expressed his sympathy for the hardships and obstacles Vietnamese journalists are facing when working in one of the COVID-19 hardest hit countries. (Photo: VNA) Moscow (VNA) - Vietnam Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi has expressed his sympathy for the hardships and obstacles Vietnamese journalists are facing when working in one of the COVID-19 hardest hit countries. The ambassador said at a ceremony to mark the 96th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925-2021) that despite ongoing difficulties caused by the pandemic, many Vietnamese correspondents have exerted every effort to fulfill their assigned tasks, contributing to the successful organisation of many big and major events together with the Vietnamese representative agencies in Russia. Correspondents of the Party’s key press agencies are always promptly reporting the political and socio-economic situation as well as the major international events in … [Read more...] about Vietnamese embassy in Russia shares hardships of journalists during COVID-19

Delegates at the dialogue pose for a group photo. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on June 22 chaired the ASEM High-level Policy Dialogue themed “ASEM at 25: Strengthening Asia-Europe Partnership in a Transforming World.” The event, held in both online and in-person forms, saw the attendance of nearly 200 delegates from governmental agencies, businesses and social organisations, and scholars from 53 member countries of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), along with representatives from international organisations. The high-level policy dialogue was initiated by Vietnam on the occasion of the 25th founding anniversary of the ASEM (1996-2021) and one of the major activities of the forum this year. It offered an opportunity for the members to discuss development orientations and visions of the Asia-Europe partnership in the new period to effectively contribute to peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development in the two … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Foreign Minister chairs ASEM High-level Policy Dialogue

Vietnam exported a total of 4.88 million tonnes of iron and steel worth US$3.61 billion during the five months of the year, with China emerging as the largest buyer, according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. This figure represents a rise of 61.6% in volume and 117% in value compared to the same period from last year. May alone saw Vietnam ship approximately 980,000 tonnes of iron and steel worth US$833 million to various international markets, marking a rise of 8.2% in value compared to April. The EU, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Mexico all made up the largest importers of Vietnamese iron and steel throughout the reviewed period, with a sharp rise recorded in both volume and value. But China topped the list of consumers of Vietnamese iron and steel over five months after purchasing roughly 1.1 million tonnes, double the figure compared to the same period from last year. It was followed by the EU with 713,000 tonnes, representing a five-fold increase, and … [Read more...] about China tops list for purchasing Vietnamese iron and steel