Conference stresses role of education to socio-economic development
Conference underlines importance of education to socio-economic development
Education and training are vital to the socio-economic development of countries, including Vietnam, Vice Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council Nguyen Quang Thuan told a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15.
Students of a HCM City university exhibit their products at the Career Consulting Day held in the city by Hoa Sen University earlier this month (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Education and training are vital to the socio-economic developmentof countries, includ♐ing Vietnam, Vice Chairman of theCentral Theoretical Council Nguyen Quang Thuan told a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on November 15.
Therefore, "reforming education and training will create a breakthrough in human resources development,and developing education-training will create the foundation for developing theVietnamese people in the context of modernization, industrialization and globalintegration," he said.
The conference, focusing on the impacts of education developmentpolicy on economic growth and sustainable development through experiencesharing among Vietnam, ASEAN and African-Middle East countries, attracted theparticipation of nearly 100 delegates from domestic and foreign researchinstitutes, Ambassadors of African, Middle East and ASEAN nations to Vietnam,and representatives from the International Organisation ofFrancophonie’s (OIF) Asia Pacific and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization(SEAMEO).
Moroccan Ambassador to Vietnam Jamale Chouaibi said todevelop education in the current situation, international cooperation is veryimportant, especially support for countries with advanced education. He addedthat more than 51,000 Moroccan students are studying in such countries, likeCanada, France, Germany, the US and Spain.
The ambassador expressed the hope to cooperate withVietnam in this 🌺field, as the two countries share many similarities.
Dr Anita Clapano-Oblina, senior education specialist at the SEAMEO Regional Training Centre, said that "the English language is the vehicle of globalisation". With its rapid economic growth, Vietnam is integrating into the international economy, and increasingly becoming a major destination for foreign investors, leading to a critical demand for English as a tool to communicate and deepen its integration, according to the specialist.
So it is an urgent need to teach its people English communication skills so that they are engaged in the arena of globalisation as individuals and as a nation, she said./.
A forum on how to improve Vietnamese labourers’ skills will be held in Hanoi from November 15-16, heard a press conference in the capital on November 11.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on November 14 handed over 500 books to the Cultural Centre and Library in Kampong Speu province, aiming to encourage the country’s reading culture and human resources training.
Can Tho University in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in training human resources, exchanging students, and culture exchange, with a delegation of Hungary.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
In recent decades, Vietnam’s mainstream media has become a reliable and persuasive channel for showcasing the nation’s development policies and achievements, especially in economic matters, according to a senior assistant editor at the Times of India.
Students of a HCM City university exhibit their products at the Career Consulting Day held in the city by Hoa Sen University earlier this month (Photo: VNA) 
