The head of state expressed his belief that educators, students and their parents will overcome the difficulties and have a successful year, citing an encouraging letter by President Ho Chi Minh in 1968.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

He said he shared in the difficulties faced by those in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces where the virus situation remains very complicated.

The President noted that online learning has exposed its flaws as disadvantaged families, especially in remote areas, are unable to afford the necessary equipment.

He asked the education sector to take measures to reduce the impact of Covid-19 on students’ learning, particularly the risk that some are falling behind their peers due to disruptions to their studies.

He also called on the entire social and political system to join hands with the education sectors for the future of the country and the young generation.

At the end of his letter, President Phuc wished educators, students and their families safety and good health amidst the pandemic and encouraged them to incessantly strive to do their best and record great achievements in the new school year.

Second batch of Military Medical Academy doctors and students mobilised on Monday

An additional batch of 1,096 doctors, nurses and students of the Military Medical Academy headed to HCM City and southern localities on Monday on Covid-19 missions.

Teen art prodigy raises $22,000 for disadvantaged students

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Hanoi students to begin academic year on September 1

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Stranded French students repatriated from Phu Quoc Island

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Students to return to school in August in virus-contained provinces

Several provinces where there are no Covid-19 outbreaks will allow students to return to school as early as August 23 after the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) released its general plan for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Source: NDO