The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has proposed to the Ministry of Finance to end tuition fees for secondary schools. Secondary school students in Ho Chi Minh City The proposal was earlier sent by the city's Department of Education and Training and the Department of Finance and municipal government Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong agreed to use the city's budget to pay for students' fees. Ho Sy Anh, who works at the Institute for Education Research under the HCM City University of Pedagogy, said tuition fees should be abolished as they were a barrier to education. HCM City is currently collecting tuition fees from secondary schools in line with Decree 86/2015 issued by the government regarding regulations on the collection and use of tuition fees at public schools, as well as policies on reducing, exempting and supporting tuition fees between the academic year 2016-2017 and 2020-2021. At present, secondary school students in HCM City’s 19 inner-city districts are … [Read more...] about HCM City proposes ending fees for secondary students
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74 percent of high school candidates apply to universities
Students at a medical university in Hai Phong City at practicals (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Nearly 74 percent of the 925,961 candidates taking the upcoming national high school graduation examinations have applied to universities, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. The most popular courses are educational science and pedagogy, humanities, social and behavioural sciences, journalism and communications, social service, hotel-tourism, environment, and logistics. However, only 455,174 of them will get entry into universities and colleges, 1.2 percent more than last year, with the rest going to vocational and other schools. At a press briefing, Nguyen Thi Kim Phung, head of the ministry’s tertiary education department, said the quota for pedagogy was set to be reduced by 38 percent this year. The high school exam will be held from June 24 to 27, with the scores used for admission to universities, colleges and vocational schools. Entrance exams were scrapped in … [Read more...] about 74 percent of high school candidates apply to universities
The second Japanese street in Saigon
VietNamNet Bridge - Founded just over three years ago, the Japanese street hidden in the alleys of Binh Thanh District has contributed to the cultural diversity of Saigon. When mentioning the Japanese street in Saigon, many people think of the area covering the streets of Le Thanh Ton - Thai Van Lung - Ngo Van Nam in District 1, which is also known as "Little Tokyo", where there is a dense system of Japanese restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Recently, a street in Binh Thanh District has also attracted a large number of Japanese, creating a new community for Japanese. Ho Chi Minh City's second Japanese street is about 3 km from the center of District 1, located on Pham Viet Chanh Street (Ward 19, Binh Thanh District). The entrance is just a little road that is hidden behind apartment buildings. However, those who have … [Read more...] about The second Japanese street in Saigon
Foreign educators respond to Vietnam’s plan to eliminate the high school graduation exam
Responding to a request from Tuoi Tre News, a number of educators have commented on a plan to comprehensively transform Vietnam’s national education system. Responding to a request from Tuoi Tre News, a number of educators have commented on a plan to comprehensively transform Vietnam’s national education system. Included in the plan initiated by the Ministry of Education and Training is a call to eliminate the annual nationwide high school exam as a prerequisite for graduation. The academic and social performance of high school students would instead be evaluated by students’ immediate educators, who will decide whether or not the students are qualified for graduation, according to the draft education program. The plan’s main aim is to put a larger focus on career orientation for 11th and 12th graders. A good idea In my opinion, eliminating the graduate exam is a good idea. Thanks to studies and research done in countries across Europe and North America, … [Read more...] about Foreign educators respond to Vietnam’s plan to eliminate the high school graduation exam
Bản in : UN congratulates gay rights progress in Vietnam
Vietnam has made great progress in recent months towards eliminating stigma and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the United Nations has said. In a press release to the media to mark International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17, the world body praised the Government and people for the achievement. It quoted Pratibha Mehta, the UN's Resident Coordinator in Vietnam, as saying that the UN is very encouraged to see Vietnam 's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community engaging in stronger, more constructive dialogue with the Government as well as the wider public. "This is vital in order to be better understood, to reduce social prejudice and stigma based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and to contribute to development of relevant legislation to ensure the rights of the community are protected." Same-sex relations continue to be criminalised in 78 out of 193 countries, with seven slapping the death penalty, … [Read more...] about Bản in : UN congratulates gay rights progress in Vietnam