Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh addresses the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired the first meeting of the state steering committee for national key transport projects in Hanoi on August 10, during which he requested ministries, sectors and localities to apply comprehensive measures to speed up the implementation of the projects to expand development space for regions. PM Chinh noted that the country aims to build at least 5,000 kilometres of expressways by 2030. Over the past 20 years, only 1,100 kilometres of expressways have been constructed, which means the task for the country until 2030 is heavy. He underlined the need to deal with weaknesses during the implementation of the projects, along with the effective settlement of arising problems. The government leader asked ministries, sectors and localities to set up their own steering committees for the implementation of national key transport projects, while regularly … [Read more...] about PM asks for solutions to speed up national key transport projects
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Education investment dips increasingly into edtech
Clevai, a Vietnamese after-school tutoring platform for K-12 students, last month was the first edtech startup in Vietnam to be selected as an emerging giant in Asia-Pacific 2022 by HSBC and KPMG, based on estimated company value, total venture capital received, and future growth potential. The joint report highlighted 10 emerging giants in Vietnam that will make a lasting impact on the regional and global landscape over the next decade. Last September, Clevai raised $2.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Singapore-based Altara Ventures. In the same year, English-learning platform Educa raised $2 million from Redefine Capital Fund. After-school learning app Marathon also reported securing $1.5 million in pre-seed from numerous funds and angel investors, including Singapore’s Forge Ventures. Educational cooperation has always been one of the highlights of the relationship between the two countries, with active participation from both the private and public … [Read more...] about Education investment dips increasingly into edtech
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 10
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 10. -The question-and-answer session as part of the 14th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee started on August 10 with questions on issues under the management of the public security ministry. Opening the session which was broadcast live on national television and radio, NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said that basing on proposals of 58 NA deputy delegations, the NA Standing Committee has chosen two groups of issues for the Q&A session – those under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Read full story - Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam provided more information about the new passport version of Vietnam while fielding questions from full-time lawmakers at the 14th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 10. He said the granting of the new … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 10