A class held in multimedia lab at Quynh Loi Primary School in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Thecapital city of Hanoi has managed to build only 17 out of 80 schools that meetnational standards as per this year’s plan.
In addition, an increasingnumber of schools which were earlier deemed to satisfy national standards arefacing deterioration and in need of upgrade or maintenance.
The information wasdisclosed by Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nge Van Quy at ameeting held on October 10 to review the progress of building national standardschools this year and crafting plans for the following year.
These deterioratingschools, following repair, will also need to be re-evaluated to see whetherthey meet national standards.
From this month until theend of this year, another 182 schools are subject to re-evaluation, deemed “adifficult target” by the city vice chairman, requiring determined efforts byall district- and township-level governments.
The municipal educationdepartment has been urged to take stock of all the schools in the city andprepare a plan to ensure the target is met.
Quy ordered that any school– even previously certified ones – that fail to meet the five national criteriaduring this inspection round will be stripped of the title.
The five criteria arerequirements concerning the number of classes and students, activesocio-political organisations; qualified staff and managers; education quality(reflected via students’ results); infrastructure; and socialisation ofeducation and training.
According to the HanoiDepartment of Education and Training, the 80 national standard schools to bebuilt in 2017 are 29 kindergartens, 22 primary schools, 22 secondary schoolsand seven high schools.
Notably, according to theeducation department report, only two urban districts – Long Bien and Hoan Kiem– have met the target on national standard schools. All other districts in thecity have failed to achieve their targets.
The plan for 2018 eyes forbuilding another 80 national standard schools being built – 34 kindergartens,16 primary schools, 24 secondary schools and six high schools.-VNA
A model of advanced schools in which students learn soft skills, English and computer skills in a modern facility has been expanded to nine more public schools after approval by the HCM City People’s Committee.
Central Highlands provinces have invested heavily in repairing and building thousands of classrooms and purchasing teaching aids for the new school year, according to the region’s Steering Committee.
Whenever a new year approaches, low-income workers start to fret about finding schools, tuition fees, and arranging to drop off and collect their children at school.
Close to 20 million pupils and students took part in ceremonies held at schools at all levels across Vietnam on September 5 to ring in the 2017 – 2018 academic year.
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.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
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.
A class held in multimedia lab at Quynh Loi Primary School in Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi (Photo: VNA) 
