Stories like this one, poignant and inspirational, abound in Vietnam, especially during the annual rite of passage that is the university entrance examination. As the article points out, the demand for postsecondary education far outstrips supply and graduation is much easier than admission. To take the most important test of her life, Le Thi Hoai Thuong, 18, traveled 38 … Continue reading “Vietnamese teens’ thirst for college outpaces country’s educational system”
Author: Mark A. Ashwill
College of Charleston Establishes Center of Vietnamese Enterprise
Earlier this year, the College of Charleston signed an agreement with Jack Tate, a South Carolina entrepreneur who founded Carolina Baby Superstores, through which Tate will donate up to $1 million to the College Foundation over the next two years, according to a College press release. The College will match Tate’s financial gift in-kind and … Continue reading College of Charleston Establishes Center of Vietnamese Enterprise
“Vietnam Stats Show Remarkable Progress”
Well, yes and no... Positives: advances in health and education + cash income; increase in average living space from 9.2 m2 to 16.9 m2; literacy is now 94%, "almost universal among younger groups and there is little difference between urban and rural;" increase in life expectancy to 72.8 years ("largest gains among women," not surprisingly); 1.2% … Continue reading “Vietnam Stats Show Remarkable Progress”
Hillary Clinton Visits Hanoi
(Nelson Ching/Bloomberg News) I was one of the "Vietnamese and American businesspeople" who attended a July 22nd luncheon at the Melia Hotel in Hanoi in celebration of 15 years of diplomatic relations between the US and Vietnam. Among the VIP guests were US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister … Continue reading Hillary Clinton Visits Hanoi
Positioning Vietnam: today determines tomorrow
A short and sweet overview by Vu Minh Khuong, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, of three strengths (geographic, strategic, and demographic advantages, political stability, and human capital) and three "fundamental weaknesses" (lack of commitment to "unleashing the full impact of market forces," inadequate attention paid to good … Continue reading Positioning Vietnam: today determines tomorrow
Update: What Investors Need to Know About Doing Business in Vietnam
As it relates to the theme of this blog... In his summer 2010 update "What Investors Need to Know About Doing Business in Vietnam," Jeff Browne, president of Vietnomics, a consulting company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, lists "six key observations that could spell the difference between success and failure in Vietnam," two of which are … Continue reading Update: What Investors Need to Know About Doing Business in Vietnam
Accredited or Not? That is the Question…
This is related to two recent posts about U.S.-based/affiliated unaccredited and nationally accredited schools operating in Vietnam. (Stay tuned for a list of regionally accredited colleges and universities and their Vietnam-related activities.) Incredibly, the acronym "CHEA" and its website have begun appearing in online articles and education-related forums in Vietnam. This growing interest in the … Continue reading Accredited or Not? That is the Question…
Tri Viet University Project
In a previous post I wrote about a new private, non-profit Vietnamese university, Tan Tao University, the brainchild of Mdm Dang Thi Hoang Yen. There is another private, non-profit university being established by Mdm Ton Nu Thi Ninh, Tri Viet University. Both TTU and TVU aspire to become international-standard universities. (Both Ms. Yen and Ms. Ninh were profiled in … Continue reading Tri Viet University Project
Higher Education in East Asia (World Bank)
Where Does the Path to Higher Education Lead? East Asian countries need to make the leap from middle-income to high-income countries, and higher education will be key. The forthcoming flagship report explores higher education in East Asia and the changes needed to make this happen. This site features studies that underpin the report, focusing on: … Continue reading Higher Education in East Asia (World Bank)
“Get a Ph.D. in America Without Knowing English!”
This is the title of a June 16th article about U.S.-based rogue providers (unaccredited schools) operating in Vietnam (Làm tiến sĩ ở Mỹ nhưng không biết tiếng Anh!). The English translation of the article, entitled Director Questioned About Dubious US Doctoral Degree, was published on 6/23 by VietnamNet. The "university" in question is Southern Pacific University, which … Continue reading “Get a Ph.D. in America Without Knowing English!”
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