Representatives from Airbus, USTH and distinguished guests pose for a photo after the signing ceremony. — VNS Photo Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Airbus will contribute US$2.5 million between 2018 and 2023 to establish new aviation degree programmes in Việt Nam. This commitment follows two agreements inked in Hà Nội between the company and the University of Science and Technology of Hà Nội (USTH) on Tuesday. The new programmes include a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Maintenance and Engineering Operations course and a Master of Science in International Air Transport Operations programme. The first batch of Vietnamese students will start both courses in September 2018. “Airbus is pleased to be a partner in this important Vietnamese project, which will set the standard for higher education in the country,” Jean-Francois Laval, Airbus Executive Vice President for Customer Affairs in Asia, said. … [Read more...] about Airbus backs new aviation degree programmes in VN
Future leaders programme
City university, software firm launch management training programme
City university, software firm launch management training programme (19-12-2005) A business management class organised by the Continuing Education Centre of the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dac Lac. — VNA/VNS Photo Bich Ngoc HCM CITY — The Vietnamese labour market has a desperate need for qualified managers, and well-trained students are the answer, according to a recent survey of regional enterprises conducted by the HCM City Economics University. "Enterprises in HCM City and surrounding provinces have begun to change their strategies. They are now looking for excellent students, who are easier to train and cheaper to hire than experienced managers," said Nguyen Quoc Nam, a lecturer at the university. The university’s faculty of trade and tourism signed a contract recently with Sai Thanh Solutions Company (SSC) to set up a pilot programme called the "Talent Development Hub." The programme will select talented students studying trade and … [Read more...] about City university, software firm launch management training programme
Party leader concludes successful Russia trip
MOSCOW — A joint statement released yesterday at the end of a five-day Russia visit by Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh highlighted the positive results that were achieved during the trip. During his trip, the Vietnamese leader held talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev who awarded Manh with the Puskin Medal, which is highly revered by the Russian State, for his great contribution to cultural development. During their talks, Manh and Medvedev discussed the recent positive developments between the two countries' bilateral relations. They said the strategic partnership between Viet Nam and Russia had constantly been diversified and improved in all fields, especially in key areas, ranging from energy, including nuclear energy for peaceful use, to petroleum, military technology, transport, telecommunications, education, science and culture. The two leaders emphasised the significance of the meeting, which took place during the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of … [Read more...] about Party leader concludes successful Russia trip
Leaders show care to children on Mid-Autumn fest
Mid-Autumn Festival festivities attended by Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh in Hanoi on Sept. 21 night raised over 1.5 billion VND (77,000 USD) for the capital city's disadvantaged children. The Party leader also presented gifts to children from social protection centres in the city. He told over 2,000 children attending the event to study harder for a brighter future for the country. Earlier, President Nguyen Minh Triet sent a letter to children across the nation to wish them a happy mid-autumn festival. In his letter, Triet said he was glad that many students in the country had gained good results over the past few years. "Many of you, who are from families with special circumstances and from remote border areas or islands have tried your best and earned good results in your studies. Many have even gone on to earn top awards nationally and internationally," he said. "As young as you are, you have worked hard to maintain the country's tradition of studiousness and deserve … [Read more...] about Leaders show care to children on Mid-Autumn fest
UN leaders called on to end hunger
Prime Minister Tan Dung delivers an address at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday.—VNA/VNS Photo NEW YORK (VNS0— Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called on leaders of UN member states to strive for a world free from war and hunger. In his address at the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Dung said all human life was precious, irrespective of race, religion or gender. Affirming that any effort to prevent conflict should be valued and any act to provoke war be condemned, the Prime Minister added that peace could only be observed when all countries respected independence, sovereignty and cultural traditions. Regarding global poverty, Dung said inequality continued to widen and stressed that over 1 billion people still lived in extreme poverty. "We must rally together to escape poverty, fight disease, protect the environment, respond to natural disasters and build a greener and more … [Read more...] about UN leaders called on to end hunger