Project sees relationships as the heart of education

When students of Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Secondary School in HCM City’s Gò Vấp District violate any regulation of the schools or misbehave, teachers meet with each of them to learn the reason, help them recognise their violations and guide them to the correct behavior instead of using physical punishment as they would have one year ago.

Fishermen furious over sub-standard boats

It’s high fishing season in the central province of Bình Định, but Lê Văn Thãi, owner of the fishing ship Lê Gia 01, is busy working with a team to repair his steel-hulled fishing boat instead of sailing out to sea.

Human resources make APEC driving force

As a dynamic region with rapid economic growth, the Asia-Pacific region has become a primary driving force for the global economy thanks to its abundant human resources with high skills, which are effectively combined with quality institutional frameworks and close collaboration among member economies, said a Vietnamese official.

Đồng Tháp seeks help in relocation

The Đồng Tháp Province’s People’s Committee has asked the Government to provide VNĐ82 billion (US$3.6 million) in funds to move local residents’ property from landslide  and flood-prone areas to new residential areas.

Free health check-ups for over 200 older people

Over 200 older parents accompanied by their adult children received free and comprehensive health checks at Chợ Rẫy Hospital last Saturday, part of the Parent’s Companion event held by Abbott in collaboration with the Việt Nam Medical Association on the occasion of Mother’s-Father’s Day.

International legislators pledge action on climate change

Parliaments should take stronger action to respond to climate change by maximising their roles as legislators and supervisors as well as enhancing international co-operation to ensure “no one is left behind”, said a Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) official.

City to spend $1.9b on power development

The HCM City People’s Committee has proposed the Ministry of Trade and Industry approve the city’s power transmission development plan with a total investment of about VNĐ42.9 trillion (nearly US$1.9 billion).

City considers building 4 smart parking lots

The HCM City Department of Transport is considering building four smart parking lots, worth VNĐ170 billion (US$), in the city’s downtown area, including Lam Sơn Square, 23/9 Park, Tao Đàn Park and Lê Văn Tám Park.

School enrollment time a headache for Hà Nội parents

Hanoian parents have faced an annual headache of how to successfully register for their children to study at a public school for the school year of 2017-18 because the number of public schools is limited, but the numbers of children at school age are rocketing in the city recent years.

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