The seminar saw the participation of Major General Le Duc Manh, Deputy Director of the Department of Personnel under the General Department of Politics (GDP); Stephen Moore, head of the International Policy Division under the Australian Department of Defense, and military officers and lecturers from Vietnam, Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, East Timor and Tonga. Representatives attending at the seminar Speaking at the seminar, Gen. Manh affirmed that RELS is an important forum for troops to exchange knowledge and experience in teaching and learning English. Besides, it was also a great opportunity for Vietnamese officers, and their peers from Australia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, East Timor and Tonga to meet and exchange their experiences in English teaching and learning, contributing to building their mutual understanding, friendship and trust between the militaries and the peoples of the countries. Emphasizing the role of … [Read more...] about General militaries seek to improve foreign language teaching and learning quality
The importance of learning foreign languages
Promoting the role of OVs in developing the nation
OVs join hands in various fields The consistent policy of attaching importance to the resources from the OVs communities in the national construction and development has been realized effectively, shown especially in the increasingly closer connection between OVs and the homeland, bringing about practical results. There has been increasing participation of OVs in the nation’s political, economic, and social life, as OVs have been making more direct proposals to leaders of both central and local agencies in many fields. At present, there are four OVs from the US, Japan, Singapore and France in the Economic Advisory Board of the Prime Minister and Vietnam has set up an initial database of OVs so as to be able to quickly mobilize resources from OVs when needed. Deputy Foreign Minister Vu Hong Nam (R) presenting a gift to Prof. Yang Dao Specific policies on attracting and developing resources of OV intellectuals and businesspeople of the Party and State have helped … [Read more...] about Promoting the role of OVs in developing the nation
Flights bring Truong Sa closer to the mainland
Striving to overcome difficulties More than four years ago, on July 3, 2013, after reassigning the Air Force Regiment 954 to be under the direction of the Navy, the Naval Air Force Brigade 954 has been equipped with a variety of new, modern aircraft for the implementation of training on anti-submarine, aerial reconnaissance, transporting to Truong Sa and DK1 oil rigs, and search and rescue work. The new equipment has been a breakthrough and brought impressive gains to the combined strength of the People's Navy, but to master the new generation aircrafts, such as DHC-6 seaplanes and EC-225 helicopters, naval air force soldiers have to make great efforts to overcome difficulties. For many years, piloting the Ka-28 anti-submarine helicopter, Brigade 954’s Head, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Pham Minh Tuan, said that the naval air force is a special and core force under the Navy with high requirements in its training flights. At the request of protecting national sovereignty, the … [Read more...] about Flights bring Truong Sa closer to the mainland
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
The world praises General Vo Nguyen Giap State funeral for General Vo Nguyen Giap
Saturday, October 12, 2013 - 16:43:59 (VOVworld) – General Vo Nguyen Giap, a talented general of Vietnam, is also a world renowned general and respected by his adversaries. Many foreign scholars have appreciated his outstanding military capacity and plain personality. General Giap commandedthe Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954 Hisao Suzuki, Director of Japanese book company Coal Sack, said General Giap is a symbol of Vietnamese people’s indomitable will against foreign invaders. He represents the spirit of freedom and independence of oppressed nations. “General Giap is not only a hero of Vietnam but also of Asia and one of the world’s top heroes. With the Dien Bien Phu victory in 1954, General Giap had realized President Ho Chi Minh’s military and political philosophy who said nothing is more precious than independence and freedom. The General upheld Ho Chi Minh thought with an unyielding spirit. Looking back into the 20th century, Vo Nguyen Giap is a … [Read more...] about The world praises General Vo Nguyen Giap State funeral for General Vo Nguyen Giap