28 innovative projects and products from 255 candidates nominated by 57 provinces nationwide were selected by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and its local members as well as the evaluation council . Some prominent winners are the ‘Smart Life Buoy’ by a group of 5th-grade pupils from Kiet Son Primary School (located in Tan Son District of the northern province of Phu Tho), which can be automatically controlled and very effective in saving people from drowning accidents; the ‘Flood and Mudslide Warning System’ by a group of 10th-grade students from Ly Tu Trong High School (located in the northern province of Ninh Binh); the ‘Automatic Counting System for Cutting Times’ by Duong Phuoc Vinh from Changshin Ltd. Co. (located in the southern province of Dong Nai), which can save $5.6 million per year for his company; the ‘Electronic Product to Support Training of Sexual Abuse Prevention for Primary School Pupils’ by a … [Read more...] about ‘Innovative Youth 2018’ awards honor 28 projects
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7 Vietnamese universities named in top universities list
The Vietnamese universities to make the list are: the Vietnam National University in Hanoi (ranking No,1,211), Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City (No. 1,422), the University of Science and Technology in Hanoi (No.1,549), the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City (No.1,550), the Hanoi Medical University (No.2,061), Can Tho University (No.2,285), and the Hanoi Pedagogical University (No.2,467). In the list released by the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), Harvard University of the US took the top spot, followed by Toronto University of Canada, Oxford University of England, and Stanford University of the US. URAP is a non-profit organization which was established in 2009 at the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University. The main objective of URAP is to develop a ranking system for universities throughout the world based on academic performances which are determined by the quality and quantity of academic … [Read more...] about 7 Vietnamese universities named in top universities list
HCM City’s leaders visit veteran teachers
At the visit to Prof. Dr. Tran Hong Quan, former Minister of Education and Training and Chairman of the Association of Vietnam University and Colleges; and People’s Teacher Phan Thi Tuoi, former rector of HCMC University of Technology, Party Chief Nhan wished veteran teachers good health and expressed his deep gratitude to teachers for their significant contributions to the education sector and the development of the city and the country. He also shared information about creative urban planning project covering District 2, District 9 and Thu Duc District to attract 12 universities and high-tech parks as well as connect nearly 100 universities, colleges and 100 industrial zones in HCMC, Binh Duong and Long An provinces. In addition, HCMC has more than 1.6 million students and built over 1,000 new classrooms to meet the growing number of 6,000-7,000 students. The municipal government also plans to reduce the secondary school’s tuition costs. On the same day, chairman of … [Read more...] about HCM City’s leaders visit veteran teachers
Concert gets Saigon International Guitar Festival underway
International and local string soloist performers of the Saigon International Guitar Festival (Source: hcmcpv.org.vn) Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – The “Italian Voices to Chaconnes by the Masters” concert kicked off the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31. The concert was staged by classical guitarist Gérard Abiton of France, together with guitar duo Thu Le and Lorenzo Bernardi of Italy, the Saigon Guitar Ensemble and the Vietnam Guitar Ensemble. The performance featured compositions by Vivaldi, Rossini, Legnani and Bach, arranged by Abiton, who has been a soloist with prestigious orchestras in France, the UK, the US and Mexico. A total of five concerts by dozens of international and local string soloists are scheduled for the five-day festival. On November 1, there will be a “Serenade of the Festival” with guitarists Kim Chung of Vietnam, Leon Koudelak of the Czech Republic and the duo Rene Izquierdo of … [Read more...] about Concert gets Saigon International Guitar Festival underway
Saigon guitar festival to feature local, international soloists
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Dozens of international and local string soloists will give four concerts during the annual Saigon International Guitar Festival in Ho Chi Minh City from October 31 to November 4. Tamonori Arai of Japan will perform at the concert “The Magic of Guitar” during the Saigon International Guitar Festival at the HCM City Conservatory of Music from October 31 to November 4 (Photo courtesy of the organisers) The opening concert “Italian Voices to Chaconnes by the Masters” on October 31 will feature classical guitarist Gérard Abiton of France, together with guitar duo Thu Le and Lorenzo Bernardi of Italy, the Saigon Guitar Ensemble, and the Vietnam Guitar Ensemble. Featured compositions include those by Vivaldi, Rossini, Legnani and Bach, arranged by Abiton, who has been a soloist with many prestigious orchestras in France, the UK, the US and Mexico. On November 1, there will be a “Serenade of the Festival” with … [Read more...] about Saigon guitar festival to feature local, international soloists