THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 104/NQ-CP Ha Noi, August 8, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – JULY 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet members and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in July 2018, held on July 31, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the revised Law on Education The Government approved the proposal of the Ministry of Education and Training to raise the training standard for preschool teachers from pedagogic intermediate level to pedagogic college level according to the roadmap stipulated in the draft revised Law on Education. At the same time, the Government agreed with the policy on tuition exemption for … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting-July 2018
Government funded education support courses
Laos inaugurates Vietnam-funded science center
The first bilateral cooperation agreement on science and technology was signed on September 13, 1985, and was renewed on December 18, 2008 in Vientiane. Accordingly, the Vietnam-Laos Science and Technology Cooperation Committee has directed the implementation of projects pertaining to intellectual property protection, standards, measurement and quality, radiation and nuclear safety, biotechnology, new energy sources and remote sensing technology. The two sides have also organized regular training to enhance Laos’ scientific and technological management capacity. On February 4, a ceremony was held to inaugurate a scientific and technological human resources training center in Vientiane. Reflecting the importance of the project, the launch was attended by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Lao counterpart Thongloun Sisoulith. The Vietnam-funded center is a symbol of scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries. Vietnamese Minister of Science and … [Read more...] about Laos inaugurates Vietnam-funded science center
Australia continues support to Vietnamese alumni
The Australian Embassy has recently held a ceremony to welcome home more than 60 Australia Awards alumni who have just returned to Vietnam upon completing their postgraduate studies in Australia. Australian Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Mr Craig Chittick with Australia Awards alumni who have recently returned to Vietnam. Photo: Embassy of Australia At a ceremony in Hanoi on June 12, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, Craig Chittick said that Australia Awards recipients are a remarkable and talented group of Vietnamese scholars. "They go through a very challenging and competitive process to win the awards," he said. "However, this is just a part of their success. When they return home, they strive to apply the knowledge, experience and links gained in Australia to help Vietnam realise its aspiration to be a more prosperous, secure and inclusive country.” According to the embassy, these alumni are part of a dynamic network of nearly 60,000 alumni of Australian education in … [Read more...] about Australia continues support to Vietnamese alumni
High quality education for the region
SIS secondary school students visited Danang General Hospital with Operation Smile representatives SIS primary school students at a culinary excursion at Pegasus International College SIS students taking part in the Outdoor Experiential Programme with Outward Bound Vietnam Contribution to education KinderWorld International Group has its roots in Singapore, with the 1986 establishment of Changi View Child Care Centre. In 2000, after 14 years of preschool operations experience, KinderWorld made inroads overseas and entered the Vietnamese market following the economic crash and liberalisation of the enterprise law. Leveraging the strength of the renowned Singaporean education brand, Ricky Tan established KinderWorld’s first preschool in Ho Chi Minh City. It was opened by then-Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who is now Singapore’s prime minister. The opening ceremony demonstrated a positive step towards forging strong ties between Vietnam and … [Read more...] about High quality education for the region
Hotels support swimming popularisation in Da Nang
Given the insatiable demand on swimming classes for kids in the central coastal city of Da Nang, numerous hotels within the locality have held swimming training courses at their facilities. The classes have eased the city’s burden of popularising swimming skills for local children. Summer has just got started but every single swimming pool within the city is jammed with kids learning swimming. Some early bird parents have even registered their kids for swimming classes since March. Nguyen Thi Cuc, a local parent: "Now I have no choices. I didn’t register fast enough so every pool is full. This pool also has very few vacancies at 8 a.m but I had no other better options." Given the overload capacity of local swimming pools, hotels and resorts have opened swimming classes for kids. Despite higher tuition fee, these classes are still favoured by lots of parents. Tran Huu Thanh Thao, a local parent: "Fewer children in a class is more effective as one instructor can not handle … [Read more...] about Hotels support swimming popularisation in Da Nang