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University of Economics HCMC ties up with Australian counterpart

The University of Economics HCMC has signed an agreement with Australia’s Deakin University to optimize the study abroad journey. The latter’s Deakin Global Pathways is a direct admission program for bachelor’s degrees, with one year of study in Vietnam and two years at Deakin University in Australia. John Molony, pro-vice-chancellor …

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Work resumes on longest expressway in southern Vietnam

After more than three years’ suspension, construction has restarted on a Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway section in Dong Nai Province. A new contractor has been chosen to complete the section, which is more than 16 km long, said Dang Huu Vi, director of the Southern Expressway Authority, on Wednesday. The …

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Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia in app downloads

Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia in the number of app downloads with 3.5 billion downloads last year, according to data analytics firm Data.ai. Vietnamese consumers also spent about VND21 million (US$900) per minute on this type of service, it said. This trend has fueled the strong growth of several …

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Australian minister heads to China seeking ‘unimpeded’ trade

Australian minister heads to China seeking 'unimpeded' trade

Australia’s trade minister flew to Beijing on Thursday on a mission to demolish all Chinese import barriers after years of punishing sanctions and unofficial bans. Trade Minister Don Farrell said he aimed to secure unrestricted commerce with China, Australia’s largest trade partner with a healthy appetite for its vast iron …

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UK funds educational programs for Southeast Asian women

The U.K. minister for Development has announced funding of £30 million (US$37.8 million) to boost education opportunities for women and girls in Southeast Asia. Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell launched the ASEAN Girls Education and Skills Program on Wednesday at the 2023 Education World Forum, which …

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Trump says he will pardon many involved in Jan 6 attack

Trump says he will pardon many involved in Jan 6 attack

Former President Donald Trump said he would pardon many supporters convicted for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in a contentious CNN town hall on Wednesday. When asked by CNN host Kaitlan Collins whether he would acknowledge that he lost to Democrat Joe Biden in …

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