Over the last 20 years Vietnam has signed agreements for some $63 billion in overseas development assistance (ODA), with about two-thirds applied to infrastructure projects. However, World Bank country director for Vietnam Victoria Kwakwa at an event in Hanoi in October to mark 20 years of co-operation with the country stated that expertise and value were of more concern to Vietnam as a middle income country, rather than the level of cash. Speaking at the same event, Japanese ambassador to Vietnam, Hiroshi Fukada, said Japan was willing to help provide support including technical co-operation in economic restructuring and human resource development. Melina Silva, from RMIT’s Project Management programme at the university’s Centre of Commerce and Management echoed these points. Vietnam was facing a chronic shortage of skilled project managers, yet few people were pursuing formal qualifications in this area, she said. One of the problems was that many people lacked a … [Read more...] about RMIT addresses skill shortcomings Corporate News, Latest Business
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RMIT has improved its position in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject, with nine subject areas ranked in the top 100 – two more than last year. For the third year in a row, Art and Design at RMIT is ranked in the top 20 worldwide – 17th globally and number one in the Asia-Pacific region. RMIT continued its strong showing in Architecture and the Built Environment, rising eight places to 28th in the world. Computer Science and Information Systems at RMIT regained its top 100 ranking, joining Engineering – Civil and Structural, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic, Communication and Media Studies, Education, Business and Management Studies, and Development Studies. Across the entire subject area of Engineering and Technology, RMIT ranked 92nd in the world. To compile these rankings, QS evaluated 4438 universities, qualified 3098 and ranked 1117 institutions in total. More than 127 million citations attributions were analysed, with QS verifying … [Read more...] about RMIT strengthens global standing Corporate News, Latest Business
Latest wedding dresses to be showcased in Vung Tau
VietNamNet Bridge - A wedding fashion show featuring more than 100 designs will take place in the coastal city of Vung Tau in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province on July 23-24. Well known wedding gown boutiques and designers such as Angel Kim, Viet Hung and Kelly Tran are expected to lure visitors with their latest collections. Miss Grand Slam Asia 2009 Tran Thi Huong Giang, top models like Anh Thu, Duong My Linh, Trang Nhung, Ngoc Quyen, Thuy Linh, Thanh Thuc and Khoi Nguyen will join the event. An exhibition of wedding bouquet arrangements and a seminar on hairstyles and make-up trends will be organized during the show. In related news, Dep (beauty) magazine will present a fashion show titled "Scent" at Nguyen Du Indoor Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on July 23. "Scent" will be the first performance of a series of fashion shows called "Eau de Fashion Runway". "Scent" is divided into four parts namely; casual, cocktail, Mix 'n' Match and Glamour and will feature collections by 10 young … [Read more...] about Latest wedding dresses to be showcased in Vung Tau
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Children’s painting exhibition of climate change opens in Hanoi, Thai culture introduced in Vietnam, Exhibition on renovation held in Hanoi, Lai Chau province to host ethnic minority sports festival... Children’s painting exhibition of climate change opens in Hanoi A children’s painting exhibition featuring 100 pictures opened at the French cultural center in Hanoi. The exhibits are selected from 3,000 paintings of students from 6th grade-12th grade of Nguyen Tat Thanh High School. The painting contest themed "The earth in my hand" aims to arouse students’ passion for painting and raise awareness about impacts of climate change on people's lives. 10 golden prizes, 10 silver prizes, 10 bronze prizes and three Grand prizes have been awarded in the contest. The display runs until November 15. Thai expatriates in Hanoi and locals on October 27 enjoyed one of the biggest traditional Thai festivals in the capital city. The Loi Krathong event was organised by the Thai … [Read more...] about Art, Entertainment News In Brief
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VWS proposes taking less waste for treatment Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS), facing strong public criticisms over a foul smell from its waste management facility in southern HCMC, has written to the HCMC government proposing taking less waste for treatment from next week. The company said in a document sent to the city government on Wednesday that from October 10, it would scale down the daily volume of garbage it receives from the current 5,000 tons to 3,000 tons, which was exactly the amount its Da Phuoc integrated waste management facility handled a day before the city government allowed it to manage an additional 2,000 tons in November 2014. This 2,000-ton volume was transferred from Phuoc Hiep waste treatment complex in the outlying district of Cu Chi. According to VWS, this is a necessary step to reduce the volume of waste it treats amid public criticisms over the spread of the odor from Da Phuoc. The recent heavy downpours, especially on September 26 and 27, have caused leachate … [Read more...] about Social News 9/10