VietNamNet Bridge - The shortage of teachers of English in Vietnam has become so serious that some language centres are employing native English speakers without qualifications. There's a high demand for learning English in Vietnam News reports of foreign travelers who work as English teachers in Vietnam to earn money for their tours have recently appeared in foreign newspapers. Most recently, ABC News reported that Australian travelers teach English overseas, including China and Vietnam, without necessary qualifications. The “native English teachers” have different nationalities, but they are all considered “westerners” because they have white faces and are hired by foreign language centers. The wages they receive in Vietnam are high enough for them to fund their trips throughout Vietnam. The “native English teachers” have different nationalities, but they are all considered “westerners” because they have white faces and are hired … [Read more...] about Vietnam faces shortage of native English-speaking teachers
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Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper launches “Vietnam-Destinations” section
Speaking at the launching ceremony, deputy editor-in-chief of the Sai Gon Giai Phong, Nguyen Thanh Loi stressed that the program with English and Chinese subtitles will first provide popular tourist destinations in HCM City to local and international tourists. The new field aims to contribute to promoting Vietnam’s images and Vietnamese people as well as boost the tourism development of HCM City and the country in general. Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa promised to cooperate with the Sai Gon Giai Phong online newspaper to promote the program, adding that the section's articles will bring useful information to visitors. Sai Gon Giai Phong Online's managing editor Nguyen Chien Dung said the staff members spent 4 months making videos featuring the city's sightseeing and attractions in the hope of bringing real images and sounds to visitors. "We hope to receive constructive feedback and opinion’s from viewers and functional … [Read more...] about Sai Gon Giai Phong Newspaper launches “Vietnam-Destinations” section
VNA’s VietnamPlus e-newspaper leads in applying new media technologies
The Vietnam News Agency marked the 10th anniversary of its e-newspaper VietnamPlus at a ceremony on November 13 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam News Agency marked the 10th anniversary of its e-newspaper VietnamPlus at a ceremony on November 13. The VietnamPlus, published at vietnamplus.vn, is one of Vietnam’s most popular mainstream e-newspapers, visited by the highest number of readers from the widest variety of countries. This is the largest multilingual online newspaper in Vietnam, with news delivered in Vietnamese, English, Chinese, French, and Spanish. VietnamPlus has been a pioneer in applying new media technologies like mobile journalism, data journalism and 360-degree photos/videos, and offered unique publications such as the Mega story or RapNewsPlus, which has received an international award. The e-newspaper was also the first to introduce paid content in June this year. The VietnamPlus has won high prizes at the annual national press awards … [Read more...] about VNA’s VietnamPlus e-newspaper leads in applying new media technologies
Saigon Times Group launches online news site in English
Saigon Times Group launches online news site in EnglishThe Saigon Times Daily Pham Huu Chuong, deputy editor-in-chief of The Saigon Times Group, makes welcoming remarks at the ceremony - PHOTOS: THANH HOA HCMC – The Saigon Times Group today, November 2, introduced the online version of its English daily newspaper at https://english.thesaigontimes.vn on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of The Saigon Times Daily and the 27th anniversary of The Saigon Times Weekly. Pham Huu Chuong, deputy editor-in-chief of the group, said digital technologies have altered the way people get news. Therefore, the group has developed the online news website in English to instantly inform readers, especially foreign ones, of what is happening in HCMC and Vietnam as a whole. "Digital technologies have fundamentally changed the media landscape in our society. And the new media landscape has altered how people consume news, as mobile devices have become one of the most common ways to access … [Read more...] about Saigon Times Group launches online news site in English
Egypt newspaper: President Quang’s visit opens new cooperation prospects
President Tran Dai Quang and his spouse arrived in Luxor City on August 25 afternoon (Egypt time), beginning his four-day state visit to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (Photo: VNA) Cairo (VNA) – The Egyptian Gazette, the oldest English newspaper in the Middle East, on August 26 carried a story on its front page highlighting the ongoing state visit to Egypt by Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang. The paper said the visit is expected to usher in new cooperation prospects between the two countries. It reported that this is the first visit of a Vietnamese Head of State to Egypt since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1963. Egypt was one of the first Arab countries to have relations with Vietnam. The two Presidents will hold talks in Cairo discussing new prospects of bilateral cooperation in a variety of domains such as politics, economy, trade investment, culture and education. The newspaper quoted President Quang as saying … [Read more...] about Egypt newspaper: President Quang’s visit opens new cooperation prospects