The good news for those of you who intend to study abroad is that some countries already have information about policies for international students when the fall semester is coming. Besides, in the Investment Report 2021 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Vietnam entered the top 20 economies attracting the most FDI in the world in 2020. This is the bright spot for our country’s economy in the current context!

Let’s take a look at some outstanding news in recent times with EZ! 😉

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO STUDY ABROAD WHEN THE AUTUMN SEMESTER APPROACHES?

The US, UK, and Australia have begun to open their doors for international students after being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

America: Study Directly

According to the New York Times, the US currently does not require international students to get vaccinated before entering the country. Still, a negative test result is required within 72 hours of departure.

From the following fall semester, most universities in the US allow the reopening of face-to-face courses, ending the period of studying completely online for more than a year.

Many schools will actively allow students to vaccinate, but some require students to prepare a “vaccine passport” before going to the lecture hall. Students are advised to contact the school’s student affairs department for up-to-date information.

Reducing tuition fees is also a way to attract international students to many universities’ “post-COVID-19” period. For example, Clinton College announced that it would reduce tuition fees for the Fall 2021 semester for international students from other countries.

As one of the countries that “normalized” the “industry of studying abroad” early in the world, the US has strengthened its position as the best destination in the eyes of international students. Therefore, it is forecasted that in the coming fall semester, the number of students entering the US directly will increase much compared to the same period in 2020.

Australia: The first time opening the border for international students

In mid-June 2021, South Australia officially became the first state to be approved federal government to open its borders for international students. According to Sky News, South Australian Premier Steven Marshall said this is a critical milestone to reopen the path for international students to return to this state in particular and Australia in general.

Accordingly, the state of South Australia will allow a limited number of international students who have been vaccinated to enter. Upon arrival, students will be isolated and monitored for health before normal resume activities in South Australia. The plan has been implemented gradually, starting from the end of June 2021.

Universities in Australia supposed that this is a positive sign after nearly two years, Australia completely “banned” international students. However, in recent years, Australia’s resolute refusal to allow international students to enter has also caused many young people to change their destinations to other nations such as the US, Canada, and Europe…

UK: Get vaccinated for free

With the world’s leading vaccination rate (around 46%), the UK makes it an ideal destination for international students in the fall semester.

According to research by education organization QS, 47% of international students around the world are leaning towards the UK in their top study abroad markets. The reason is because of the high vaccination rate.

“The effectiveness and speed of vaccinations have made the UK a more attractive and viable destination to start the semester in September than many countries,” QS wrote.

In addition, many policies to support international students continue to be expanded. For example, after quarantine in the UK, students can apply for free injections. In the meantime, students can continue to support health monitoring at many medical facilities.

Germany: Continue studying online.

With most other European countries, students will be able to immigrate this coming fall semester. First, however, students need to comply with regulations on vaccination, isolation depending on the requirements of each country.

In Germany, Federal Education and Research Minister Anja Karliczek said that students would become priority subjects of vaccination against the COVID-19 pandemic to boost Germany’s higher education market.

According to Ms. Karliczek, German universities are continuing to organize online courses. However, this is the 3rd semester that schools have to teach remotely but cannot directly study. Nevertheless, according to forecasts, many schools will still apply online learning until this year’s winter semester.

VIETNAM  NAMED AMONG WORLD’S TOP 20 HOST ECONOMIES FOR FDI FOR THE FIRST TIME

With an FDI capital of 16 billion USD in 2020, Vietnam entered the top 20 economies attracting the most FDI globally for the first time. This is information in the Investment Report 2021 of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), which has just been released in late June.

It stated that Vietnam remained among the three largest recipients in the region with a decline of only 2 percent, while the remaining two of Singapore and Indonesia suffered drops of 21 percent and 22 percent, respectively.

Currently, Vietnam has a total of 33,787 foreign investment projects with a combined registered capital of $397.89 billion, while the disbursed amount stood at US$241.1 billion, 60.6 percent of the committed amount. Singapore and Japan lead in the list of countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Specifically, Singapore with 5.64 billion USD, accounting for nearly 37% of total investment capital in Vietnam. Japan ranked second with 2.44 billion USD, up almost 67% over the same period last year.

The US continued to be the world’s largest FDI recipient, followed by China and Hong Kong (China). 

According to UNCTAD, global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are expected to bottom out in 2021 and partially recover with an increase of about 10-15%.

UNCTAD said that the COVID-19 epidemic has caused many countries to close their borders to cope and has delayed investment projects, leading to multinational enterprises re-evaluating new projects.

Therefore, to attract more FDI inflows, economies need to promote investment in infrastructure and energy transition and strengthen the resilience of economies, along with focusing on the healthcare field.

Source: VTV News

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