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The world is rapidly moving forward, and current learning methods fail to keep pace; SEAC is poised to capitalize on the growing demand for more effective technology-supported education design and delivery. SEAC has been developing and testing a range of seamless and cost-effective SMART learning experiences that will bridge learning gaps in the region. James Engel, SEAC Chief Learning Architect, said: “These ‘smarter’ ways of learning to move the experience from an instructor, topic, and event focus to a leaner, technology-supported design and delivery that emphasizes the learner, their needs & context. Our finish line is applied to learn that positively impacts their lives and the world around them.” “Our investment in the Thai and ASEAN SMART learning market is a game-changer for the corporate and lifelong education sectors,” said Ms. Arinya Talerngsri, SEAC’s CEO. “We are committed to offering comprehensive and engaging SMART learning experiences to a broad range of lea...

Participants to the launch of “Love Vietnam’s seas and islands” watch documentary films recorded by overseas Vietnamese when visiting Truong Sa. Photo: VNA A club named “Love Vietnam’s seas and islands” was launched on March 19 in Paris following the movement “All for Vietnam’s seas and islands” that is spreading across Europe. Tran Thu Dung, a founder of the club, said the club aims to connect the community and French friends who love Vietnam in general and the country’s seas and islands in particular. The club is also expected to promote Vietnamese people, nature, marine culture, and specialties to attract visitors to Vietnam. Dung said that the club will also engage in fundraising to support students, teachers, schools, community houses, and libraries on Truong Sa islands, contributing to socio-economic development and protecting Vietnam’s sovereignty over the seas and islands. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang highly appreciated the ini...

One Pillar Pagoda in Khon Kaen province – symbol of Vietnam-Thailand friendship. Photo: VNA A ceremony of was held in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province on March 18 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of the Vietnam-Thailand friendship in the locality, VNA reported. The event was co-organised by local authorities, the Vietnamese Consulate General and the association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in the province. Attending the ceremony were Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Chanchai Sornsrivichai, Consul General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen Chu Duc Dung, representatives of the All-Thai Vietnamese Association, Khon Kaen Thai Association of Vietnamese Thais, and representatives of the diplomatic corps. provincial government, and many expatriates. The pagoda was built in the Thailand-Vietnam Friendship Park in Khon Kaen per wish of overseas Vietnamese, and has become an attractive tourist destination, according to President of the association Dang Th...

Press conference to introduce the draft Law on Social Insurance featured representatives of many departments and ministries. (Photo: Giap Tong) Reducing the number of years of paying social insurance At the press conference, Nguyen Duy Cuong (Deputy Director of the Department of Social Insurance, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs) said, one of the important adjustments of the draft Law on Social Insurance (amended) is to reduce the time that one has to pay social insurance contributions to enjoy a pension from 20 years to 15 years. “This regulation looks to create opportunities for people from 45 years old to newly join social insurance or those who participate intermittently, leading to a fact that they have reached their retirement age yet still not having 20 years of payment of social insurance to also enjoy a monthly pension,” said Nguyen Duy Cuong. The revised content concretizes the implementation of Resolution No. 28-NQ/TW. Accordingly, “Review a...

Minister Nguyen Kim Son had a meeting with Ambassador of El Salvador to Vietnam Ruben Omar Orozco Burgos. Photo: moet.gov.vn Sharing the honor of visiting the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and talking with Minister Nguyen Kim Son, Ambassador Ruben Omar Orozco Burgos also discussed with the Minister about the country and people of El Salvador. He wishes to expand his understanding of Vietnam, strengthen the cooperation between El Salvador and Vietnam in education and training . Specifically, it is the desire to learn about Vietnam’s experience and efforts, promote cooperation in early childhood education; primary education; vocational training, career orientation and employment after training; scholarship exchange; scientific research. “Hopefully this is a premise for future cooperation,” said Ambassador Ruben Omar Orozco Burgos. The Embassy of El Salvador in Vietnam has just been opened in Hanoi in February 2023 – this is the first Embassy of El Salvad...

Representative Image of Bhutan’s Tshechu Festival. (Photo/Twitter: @ruchirakamboj) Tsendagang Gup,Bal Bdr. Rana, who is also the chairperson of Dagana Dzongkhag Tshogdu moved the motion. Accordingly, other local leaders supported the move. Some members said, serving meat items during the annual Tshechu and other routine rituals conducted in gewog lhakhangs have become an expensive affair for both the government and individual organisers. “I served as a procurement officer during the Dagapela Tshechu a few months ago. I had spent around Nu 50,000 just to buy meat despite strict control. And I spent another Nu 25,000 on alcohol. Therefore, it would be nice if we could ban meat and alcohol during annual Tshechu and rituals because Tshechu is all about religion,” said Mani Kumar Ghishing, Gesarling Gup. “Firstly, serving vegetables during the annual Tshechu and rituals would help low-income families to conduct any religious activities. Secondly, mask dances during the annua...