Quality talent key for the sustainable recovery of the aviation industry The aviation industry is key to economic growth and has limitless potential, as shown by its track record before the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam – one of the economies that rely heavily on services as well as exports – needs to prepare its aviation industry to bounce back immediately as globalisation resumes after the pandemic.

RMIT leads the way in innovation and impact

Established in 2000 as the first international university in Việt Nam, RMIT University has reached its most significant milestone yet celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2020. In an interview with Viet Nam News, RMIT Việt Nam Chairman Professor Peter Coloe talked about the University’s endeavours in Việt Nam.

VN’s steady leadership has reinforced ASEAN’s pivotal role in the region

Việt Nam’s year as ASEAN Chair has taken place during an unprecedented time in modern history. Australia has been pleased to support Việt Nam throughout this year, both as a Strategic Partner to Việt Nam and to ASEAN.

City education authorities tell schools to negotiate tuition fees for closure period with parents The HCM City Department of Education and Training has told private schools to negotiate with students’ parents the tuition fees they need to pay for the closure period following complaints that many schools are demanding unreasonable amounts.

Online teaching offered during school closure

Teachers at schools, colleges and universities in HCM City are applying a wide range of teaching methods to help their students learn online while the schools are closed until February 9 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Schools need to focus on entrepreneurship: official Small companies should focus on absorbing technologies and applications from global players as a firm foundation of future development.

Vietcombank given greenlight to open branch in Australia The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) on Wednesday got approval from the State Bank of Việt Nam’s Governor to open a branch in Australia.

City students donate solar lamps to students in mountainous region A group of 10th graders from the HCM City-based Vietnam Australia International School is working on a project to donate solar lamps to needy students in the Ea-Rớt village in the Tây Nguyên (Central Highland) province of Đắk Lắk.

Private schools to take more important role in education development

The Government recognises the importance of private schools to development of the national education system, the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children has said.

Vietnam, Australia boost defence cooperation

Việt Nam and Australia yesterday inked the Declaration on Joint Visions for Enhancing Defence Cooperation.