It is estimated that Vietnam has $40 billion in cash, including $10 billion in foreign currency reserves, $20 billion held by banks, and $10 billion in the hands (and safes) of individuals. What is this money for? To purchase big ticket items such as cars, real estate, gold and overseas study, to mention just a … Continue reading “How many dollars are hidden under the bed?”
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U.S. Students in Vietnam
According to the latest statistics (i.e., 2007/08), there are fewer than 700 U.S. students in Vietnam. Most come with short-term programs, including study tours. In contrast, there were nearly 13,000 Vietnamese students enrolled in U.S. degree programs last year - the higher education equivalent of a massive trade imbalance. In addition to quantity, it would be great to see more diversity in … Continue reading U.S. Students in Vietnam
“Shady education practices corrupt young minds”
In this 4 April article from the English edition of Thanh Nien News Dennis McCornac, a professor at Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland, is quoted. In 2008, McCornac wrote an article for the Boston College Center for International Higher Education newsletter (number 50, winter 2008) entitled Corruption in Vietnamese Higher Education.
Science Education Across Borders: Why Academic Globalization Should Be Welcomed, Not Feared
From the conclusion of this essay, excerpted from a forthcoming book The Great Brain Race: How Global Universities are Reshaping the World by Ben Wildavsky. The United States should respond to the globalization of higher education not with angst but with a sense of possibility. Neither a gradual erosion in the U.S. market share of students … Continue reading Science Education Across Borders: Why Academic Globalization Should Be Welcomed, Not Feared
“Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits”
Vietnam’s educational system must focus more on encouraging innovation and creativity to make the most of Vietnam’s vast working age population, which is more than double its dependent population, a European expert said. While this VietnamNet article from 19.2.10 mixes apples and oranges by including a reference to Vietnam's gender imbalance problem (i.e., the SRB, … Continue reading “Better education way to ‘demographic bonus’ benefits”
Foreign invested universities have slow growth in Vietnam
According to Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), in 1998-2005, Vietnam established three new universities and eight junior colleges as well as upgrading 32 junior colleges into universities and 40 vocational schools into junior colleges. Link to article By the way, the minimum investment rate is $7,500 per student and minimum investment capital of $15 … Continue reading Foreign invested universities have slow growth in Vietnam
“Unrealistic targets hurting Vietnam’s education quality”
Scientists and education experts have expressed concern over a project launched by the Ministry of Education and Training in 2000 titled “Training state officials overseas by state budget” (Project 322), as it is proving unfeasible compromising education standards. (SGGP English Edition, 28.1.10) This article raises concerns about the wisdom of churning out so many Ph.D.s given … Continue reading “Unrealistic targets hurting Vietnam’s education quality”
“Loving our country always, not only during wartime”
Are Vietnamese people as patriotic as they were when they had to rise up against the world’s largest military juggernauts? (Author: Nguyen Van My) Interesting and provocative essay that speaks to the question of love of country and what it means to be patriotic. Here are links to the English (16.1.10) and Vietnamese ("Người Việt không yêu … Continue reading “Loving our country always, not only during wartime”
Gifted high schools to teach more English
High schools for the gifted will soon begin teaching some of their classes fully in English to have at least 50 percent of their graduates achieve average English language skills according to European standards. The target is expected to be hit by 2015, according to a new plan by the Ministry of Education and Training. … Continue reading Gifted high schools to teach more English
Vietnam’s students graduate in US, return home
VietNamNet Bridge – The number of Vietnamese students in the US who return to Vietnam to find jobs has increased, according to a Vietnamese overseas students' organization. Mr Pham Anh Khoa The information has been provided by Pham Anh Khoa, graduate of Bates University and co-founder of VietAbroader, now Director of Yola Institute. According to … Continue reading Vietnam’s students graduate in US, return home
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