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Shift to edtech taking centre stage

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on traditional models of education, edtech startups are emerging as alternative solutions for many students, with the recent rise attracting the attention of deep-pocketed capital funds.

Innovation identified as strongest growth engine for Vietnam: Expert

The Vietnamese government would continue to put up efforts in revising and improving regulatory framework in order to accommodate fast changes in the field of technology.

Financial breakdown of VAS revealed through dispute with parents

The recent disputes over school fees between VAS and parents have revealed painful weaknesses in financial management and training quality at the institute.

E-learning methods see boom during COVID-19 pandemic

E-learning models are expected to boom amid the COVID-19 outbreak as the Government searches for new education methods, experts said.

Popular educational apps for children during school closure

The long school closure as a consequence of the novel coronavirus outbreak has kept parents occupied with the question of how to keep their children both entertained and educated.

Hanoi: Schools remain closed until April 5

Hanoi has extended school closures until April 5 to ensure safety for local students amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19.

Forbes Vietnam announces “30 Under 30” list

Forbes Vietnam has announced the “30 Under 30” list in 2020 which featured the most influential faces in the field of business and start-ups, social enterprises, arts and creative industries, entertainment, education and science.

Private, public universities launch new majors to meet labour trends

Many public and private universities throughout the country in the 2020-2021 academic year will launch new majors to meet labour market trends and demands.

Strengthen legal corridor to ensure implementation of human rights

Vietnam has comprehensively "internalized" international conventions on human rights.

 

Ensuring human rights in information access and feedback

Communication and education on human rights should be conducted regularly, continuously, proactively, comprehensively, and convincingly through practical stories.

 

VN gets high scores but not named in PISA 2018 ranking

Vietnam has missed out in the ranking of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 despite getting high scores.

 

Investment in education is investment in people

In human rights education, besides the education and training system, solutions for strengthening out-of-school education are needed, which are basically in political and social organizations.

 

Releasing potential of quality labour

The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings not only new issues, but also possibilities for Vietnam’s education and training sector to improve its quality in order to overcome the thirst for high-level labour.

Vietnam ready to leapfrog in education

Vietnam appears poised to enjoy a leap forward in education thanks to an increasing contribution from the private sector and the use of cutting-edge technologies.

Foreign funds pour in partnerships in Vietnam education

On the occasion of the Teachers’ Day in Vietnam, Mr. Troy Griffiths, deputy managing director of Savills Vietnam, shares his view on investments in the education sector in this country.

Teachers overcome difficulties to help disadvantaged kids

Bumpy roads cannot stop teachers in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La from fulfilling their mission of teaching pupils in remote schools.

Vietnamese-German negotiations on green growth end in success

Germany and Vietnam decided to expand the co-operation in future-oriented fields such as vocational training, energy, and environment.

Singapore, China sign nine cooperation agreements, MoUs

Singapore and China have signed nine agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in various fields such as customs clearance, intellectual property management, education, innovation and communications, and smart city development.

National forum encourages children to raise their voice

As many as 169 children engaged in a dialogue with representatives from the Government, sectors and organisations in Hanoi on August 17 as part of the sixth national children’s forum.