Health & Education

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Vietnam-Korea Vocational Training College was held at Hoanh Bo district in Quang Ninh province on June 23.

Vietnam and Mozambique signed a new protocol in Hanoi on June 23 to expand education cooperation in scholarship and expertise exchanges.

Ninety-nine percent of students passed the high school final exam, which has pleased the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) but raised concern among National Assembly deputies.

The poor English speaking skills of high school graduates is a recognised problem, but educators and legislators disagree on the causes.

Students in Hanoi will have the opportunity to meet with Professor Peter Zinoman who translated the “Dumb Luck” novel by Vu Trong Phung at an exchange meeting next week.

Many education experts have come out in opposition to a recent draft decree by the Ministry of Interior placing stricter foreign language requirements on deputy ministers, saying it is impractical.

Some students go to the countryside. Others attend music and arts classes. Others have a “working holiday” when they spend time attending private tutoring classes to prepare for exams.

Deputy ministers would have to meet the highest level of foreign language standards set up by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) under a new decree currently being drafted.

The HCM City People`s Council last Saturday approved a resolution to increase subsidies for preschool education, which will take effect on June 24.

The changes in the high school finals were seen as a “revolution”, but many educators see more harm than good.

The competition for admission to top schools in Hanoi has become even fiercer than university acceptance.

The education sector in the capital city is trying to cope with a sudden increase in the number of students entering secondary school this year.

The Ministry of Health`s Vietnam Food Administration has announced that 24 people have died from food poisoning nationwide so far this year.

Local hospitals and health centres at wards and communes in Hanoi`s suburban districts are struggling to acquire enough patients and doctors despite boasting well-built facilities, local media has reported.

HCM City has spent over VND140 billion (USD6.6 million) to attract and support teachers for local nursery schools, as this sector of education is facing a shortages in human resources.

The Pacific Partnership Program 2014’s (PPP) delegation and Danang Hospital held a press conference on June 14 to announce the results of medical interventions conducted in Da Nang city.

The competition for admission to top schools in Hanoi has become even fiercer than university acceptance.

Many vocational training schools are failing to attract enough new students, despite promotional campaigns.

Around 5,000 people gathered at a meeting to mark ASEAN Dengue Fever Day in Cao Lanh, Dong Thap Province on June 15 to raises people`s awareness against dengue .

A ceremony honouring 100 prominent blood donors nationwide and marking World Blood Donor Day was held in Hanoi on June 14.