47 pct of Cambodian students in Vietnam pursue medicine, pharmacy
Nearly half of Cambodian students have pursued a college or university degree in Vietnam, followed by 11 percent and 10.8 percent in agriculture and economics, respectively.
Students from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam at an exchange (Illustrative image - Source: VNA)
Nearly half of Cambodian students have pursued a college or university degree in Vietnam, followed by 11 percent and 10.8 percent in agriculture and economics, respectively.
The numbers were announced at a workshop held by the Ministry of Education and Training (MET) in the southern province of Tra Vinh on October 30. Participants reviewed Vietnam and Cambodia’s cooperation in education and training from 2011 to 2015.
There are about 3,000 Cambodian students currently studying in Vietnam, 600 of whom received scholarships. Around 20 to 25 percent are in postgraduate programmes.
According to the MET’s International Cooperation Department, Vietnam’s Government has provided nearly 1,050 scholarships in both short-term and long-term courses for Cambodians this year with a focus on economics, culture, science, technology, defence and security.
Every year, Cambodia offers Vietnamese officials and students 15 university scholarships and 20 others in two-year Khmer language courses.
Cambodia is now home to 200 Vietnamese students, including self-funded ones.
The two governments have worked closely with their educational institutes and foreign affairs agencies to support students after the countries inked a protocol on education cooperation five years ago.
The MET plans to ramp up Vietnamese language courses for Cambodian university students, particularly in technology, medicine and pharmacy.-VNA
A friendship get-together with Cambodian students studying in Vietnam was held in Hanoi on December 15 on the occasion of the 35 th anniversary of the victory over the Khmer Rouge genocidal regime in Cambodia (January 7, 1979- January 7, 2014).
The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association held a celebration in the northern province of Bac Ninh on April 12 for Cambodian students in Vietnam on the occasion of their traditional New Year festival.
The Steering Committee for the Central Highlands Region and the Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Association (VCFA) have reached consensus on closer cooperation towards enhancing relations between Vietnam and Cambodia.
Electricity from Vietnam’s national grid has flowed through the Le Thanh International Border Gate in Gia Lai’s Duc Co district into Ratanakiri, effectively supporting the local population’s economic activities and daily needs.
Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.
Through personal relationships or professional dealings, Chairman of Phuc Son Group Nguyen Van Hau gave a total of over 130 billion VND to local leaders in Vinh Phuc and Quang Ngai provinces. These officials used their positions to execute tasks as requested by Hau, enabling him and Phuc Son Group, as well as Thang Long company, to carry out projects, participate in tenders, and win contracts.
Total tourism revenue is projected to reach 280 trillion VND (10.7 billion USD), with hotel occupancy rates averaging 68% and the sector’s contribution to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) estimated at 7–7.5%.
Amid complex developments in the region, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel continues to advise Vietnamese citizens who remain in the conflict zone to stay calm, maintain regular contact with the embassy, and strictly follow instructions and warnings from local authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), and the embassy.
Kon Tum aims to eliminate all substandard housing by October 31. Authorities will continue to review and prioritise support for households in serious hardship, especially those who rendered service to the nation, the poor, and victims of Agent Orange, while ensuring transparency and preventing policy abuse.
Vietnam has achieved many remarkable results, such as the smoking rate among adults decreased from 23.8% in 2010 to 20.8% in 2021. The rate of exposure to secondhand smoke decreased from 73.1% to 45.6%.
More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.
According to the indictment, during the execution of various projects and procurement packages across the provinces of Vinh Phuc, Quang Ngai, and Phu Tho, Phuc Son Group's Chairman and General Director Nguyen Van Hau, who is also Chairman of the Thang Long investment, trade and real estate JSC, either personally committed, directed subordinates, or worked with partner entities to carry out unlawful activities related bidding and accounting procedures.
According to Ben Tre authorities, the province will continue to strengthen IUU fishing prevention by enforcing central directives and enhancing public awareness and compliance among local fishing communities.
Trial operations at the new public administrative service centres in Thanh Khe and Ngu Hanh Son wards show that the reception and processing of citizens' documents on the new wards’ data system have been smoothly handled by the staff, enabling quick settlement and facilitating easy access to public services for the people.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
Students from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam at an exchange (Illustrative image - Source: VNA)
