An unmanned handicraft stand has appeared in the hall of the University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City, as part the students’ effort to raise funds for disadvantaged children this month. The stand starts off another phase of the public-spirited Art for Kid 3 project, launched by the students at the end of last year. Diverse colorful handmade items are on sale, displayed with prices in front of them and a project introduction board hung above. Visitors can freely select a product and leave their cash in the collection box nearby. A number of teachers, students and international volunteers to the project visited the handicraft stand to make a purchase as a way to support the cause. The sale proceeds are expected to support the construction of a playground out of eco-friendly, recycled materials for an illiteracy-eliminating class of primary school-age children in a suburban district of Ho Chi Minh City. The children, whose parents are immigrants to the city, grow with a difficult family background that proves detrimental to their opportunity to enjoy a happy childhood. The help extended to the poor children on this occasion is antedated by two other charity activities by Art for Kid 3 in Tay Ninh and Binh Duong – Ho Chi Minh City’s neighbors. The project is designed to provide the participants with valuable lessons in working in teams, gaining sponsorship, building up funds and organizing events, according to Vu Xuan Thanh, deputy director of the university’s student affairs office. “During… [Read full story]
“I once dreamed of becoming a teacher,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed during an armchair discussion at a university in Ho Chi Minh City during his official visit to Vietnam. The 1,400-seat auditorium at Ton Duc Thang University in District 7 was packed with eager students and staff on Thursday afternoon, many of whom had arrived nearly two hours early to grab a seat for Trudeau’s discussion. “I’m nervous and excited at the same time to personally meet the handsome Canadian prime minister,” female student Ai Linh shared. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau cordially shakes hands with students. Photo: Tuoi…... [read more]
Nhan Dan – The Buddhist monks, nuns and followers in Ho Chi Minh City contributed more than VND316 billion to charity in 2013 according to figures released at a meeting held January 19 by the City’s Buddhist Sangha to review its work in 2013 and plan for 2014. The funds were used to support storm and flood victims in the centre, Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta provinces and to help poor people, lone elderly, children with disabilities and orphans. Last year, the City’s Buddhist monks successfully held a number of events, including the celebration of Buddha’s 2557th anniversary and…... [read more]
The fund, which has been raised from individual and institutional investors, is projected to grow to VND100 billion by 2020. Vietnam is aware that in order to maintain economic momentum, it cannot afford to fall behind in the technology race. Under increasing pressure to modernize the economy, the Vietnamese government has adopted a series of reforms. In recent years it has encouraged the private sector, in collaboration with state-sponsored sources, to set up venture capital funds so that domestic businesses have more funding options to turn to when they need capital. IT companies, for example, those developing mobile and web-based…... [read more]
With the message “Say no to illegal wildlifeproducts” the exhibition comprises a 60m2 tent showcasing photographs,objects, films and games. Students who visit the exhibitioncan watch films on wildlife consumption, touch and interact with theexhibits, and participate in exciting games. The exhibitionis run by Wildlife at Risk (WAR), an organisation that works to protectwildlife from extinction, including the Javan rhino which was declaredextinct in Vietnam in October 2011. Throughout the 2014-2015school year, WAR plans to take around 500 students to visit Cu Chiwildlife rescue station in Ho Chi Minh City. As part of WAR’s campaign,nearly 300 biology teachers will hold lessons…... [read more]
Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Dinh La Thang meets with Vietnamese scientists and experts in France (Source: thanhnien.vn)HCM City (VNA) – The Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts in France (AVSE) has suggested Ho Chi Minh City establish a common open database which would help experts and managers seek development orientations.At a meeting with the Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Dinh La Thang in HCM City on June 8, the scientists and experts further explained that the database will enable all people and investors to access necessary information.Through the database, there would be more opinions about how…... [read more]
