English through the news

Nowadays, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, as fake news is spreading all around the world, Việt Nam is not an exception. Vietnam News Agency (VNA), known as one of the leading media agencies in Việt Nam, has been pioneering in the fight against fake news with thousands of in-depth publications under various forms of media. The publications not only alert viewers and readers about the threats of fake news but also actively reveal incorrect information in the press. … [Read more...] about Vietnam News Agency’s anti-fake news project wins international press award

Those who do will need different skill sets, depending upon the nature of their work. One size doesn’t fit all. This ranges from a solid reading knowledge of the language, functional proficiency, defined as "the ability to communicate in basic social, travel and non-specialized work situations," to C1 (effective operational proficiency or advanced) or C2 (mastery or proficiency) levels using the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). There are also those young people who want to learn English or another foreign language simply because of the intrinsic benefits and rewards of fluency. … [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

According to the organising board, the participation of quite a few exhibitors of fruits from Italy and other countries around the world is a good chance for Vietnamese enterprises, distributors and importers to learn and look for business cooperation in the context that the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been effective since August 1, with many preferential tariffs. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 9

A report released by the MoIT shows that during the first eight months of the year, the local garment and textile industry contributed approximately US$22 billion to the country's overall export turnover, despite recording declines of more than 11% compared to the same period last year. Indeed, resurgence of novel coronavirus outbreaks globally has also caused more difficulties for Vietnamese textile and garment production, along with exports.  … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES SEPTEMBER 10