As a result of the global promotion, the ratings of the VNU in the region have also improved significantly, climbing six spots to 19th in the Southeast Asian region and increasing by 90 notches to 261st in Asia. Among the four ranking criteria, the “Visibility” indicator of the VNU’s website and digital resource system has improved considerably, from 2124th in July 2018 to 1164th at the latest announcement. In addition, the indicators of “Openness” (number of citations from top authors) and “Excellence” (number of papers amongst the top 10% most cited in 26 disciplines) have also been strengthened. This shows strong improvements in the quality of the VNU’s international scientific publications as well as the influential scope of the university’s online resource system in 2018. Three other Vietnamese universities, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the Can Tho University and the Ton Duc Thang University, have also made … [Read more...] about Vietnam National University, Hanoi leaps up 216 steps in world rankings
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BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12
The three sides will coordinate to register, manage and protect shrimp brands in Bac Lieu. The Viet Uc Group will help the province to develop its shrimp brands in line with national and international standards, while brand promotion campaigns will be designed and carried out by the locality, the Viet Uc Group and FLC Group, with promotional events held once a year at an FLC resorts or at high-tech shrimp farms owned by the Viet Uc Group. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS OCTOBER 12
Vietnam, Australia hold second policy dialogue on agriculture
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh (C) speaks at the dialogue - Photo: VNA The deputy minister hoped the two sides will step up technical support in agricultural cooperation and seek measures to boost bilateral trade to raise the trade turnover of farm produce soon. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Australia hold second policy dialogue on agriculture
Businesses seen as pioneering contributor to Hanoi’s development: Mayor
The business community in Hanoi has cemented its role as pioneer and significant contributor to the construction and development of the capital, according to Nguyen Duc Chung, chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee. Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung speaks at the event. … [Read more...] about Businesses seen as pioneering contributor to Hanoi’s development: Mayor
Only 15 foreigners, Viet Kieu own houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Tran Vinh Tuyen, deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, recently issued a dispatch to the city’s departments, police and military command demanding that the bodies work toward further facilitating the issuance of house ownership certificates to foreign individuals and organizations. … [Read more...] about Only 15 foreigners, Viet Kieu own houses in Ho Chi Minh City
Meet the woman changing Vietnam’s honey industry
Having spent time studying abroad, Linh understands the preferences of foreign consumers and, instead of competing on price, she has positioned herself as a niche producer of several different honey products, including royal jelly masks and honey-based cosmetics, sold locally as well as in hi-end supermarkets in South Korea and Thailand. … [Read more...] about Meet the woman changing Vietnam’s honey industry