Saigon Times Group, Agribank present scholarships to poor students in HCMC
HCMC – The Saigon Times Group, in coordination with the HCMC Journalists Association and local authorities in districts 5 and 8, presented 34 scholarships this morning, November 12, to poor students and those who lost a parent or were orphaned due to Covid-19. The presentation of the scholarships
Viral textbook designer wins RMIT Vietnam Scholarship
HCMC – Tran Lam Nam Bao, a local twelfth grader who went viral on the Internet for his trial work of redesigning the covers of Vietnam’s textbooks, has won the RMIT Vietnam Creativity Scholarship 2022. Bao was impressed with RMIT Vietnam’s prestigious scholarships, which piqued his curiosity to
Educational cooperation helps strengthen Vietnam-Netherlands ties
HCMC – Consul General of the Netherlands in HCMC Daniel Stork has expressed optimism about the prospects of an educational partnership between Vietnam and the Netherlands, noting that knowledge exchanges have significantly enhanced bilateral relations. He made the statement yesterday, November 11,
British Council postpones IELTS tests in Vietnam
HCMC – The British Council, the UK’s international organization for educational and cultural opportunities, has postponed all IELTS tests scheduled to be held in Vietnam from today, November 10, until further notice. Many IELTS candidates received email messages from the British Council on
The enchanting Loy Krathong festival in HCMC
Your browser does not support the video tag.HCMC – The Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam held a Loy Krathong festival in HCMC on the evening of November 5, marking the return of one of the most enchanting traditional Thai festivals after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19
BASF builds sixth public playground for Vietnamese children
HCMC – BASF Vietnam has launched its sixth public playground in Vietnam and its third in HCMC to benefit about 1,000 children in District 12’s An Phu Dong Ward. Situated in the An Phu Dong Community Learning Center, the playground was built in partnership with Think Playgrounds, An Phu Dong Ward’s
Coffee knows no borders
Coffee is a global beverage and knows no borders. As Vietnam continues re-opening its doors to the world post-Covid, its famous coffee is finding new partners and innovators. Daniele Melito is a prime example. Originally from Rome, the Italian has been based in HCMC for the last three years,
H’mong woman gets RMIT Vietnam scholarship
HCMC – Via RMIT Vietnam’s Opportunity Scholarship in 2022, Hang Thi Ly, a young woman from the H’mong ethnic group in the mountainous north-western region of Vietnam, traveled over 1,700 kilometers to study at RMIT Vietnam in HCMC. She is one of the six recipients of RMIT Vietnam’s Opportunity
Consular Club’s annual charity bazaar to come back
HCMC – The Consular Club of HCMC will host the 27th Annual International Charity Bazaar at the Caravelle Saigon in downtown HCMC on November 12, marking the club’s first major fundraising event after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event is aimed at bringing back the club’s
Descendants of Nguyen Dynasty object to auction of Emperor’s gold seal
HCMC – The council of Nguyen Phuc’s royal family in Vietnam, a descendant of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), has written to auction house Millon in France requesting it to cease the auction of a gold seal, also known as the Bao Dai Emperor’s Treasury, and the gold bowl of the Khai Dinh Emperor.
Oxford International Curriculum launched in Vietnam
HCMC – Oxford University Press, a department of the University of Oxford, has launched an all-through international pathway from the early years to the A-Level, called Oxford International Curriculum, in Vietnam. The curriculum focuses on developing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills
RMIT scholarship recipients aim to raise mental health awareness
HCMC – Three recipients of RMIT Vietnam’s most prestigious and fully-funded scholarship are aiming to reform public awareness about mental health. Unfold The V Project Dang Hoang Bao Tram, a first-year student in Digital Marketing at RMIT Vietnam, spent two years in high school raising public