English Speaking Contest is a competition within the series of the activities of the academic year 2021-2022 to create a useful and dynamic academic playground for students, helping them demonstrate their public English communication competency. The contest was organized on May 20, 2022 by the Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology. This year’s contest welcomed the participation of 04 teams from 04 universities including Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT), bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c (NTTU), Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH) and Saigon Technology University (STU).

The contest’s theme focuses on ‘Disaster – natural or human made?�? The debated topics include War/Terrorism, Environment/Pollution, Cyber security, Disease & Epidemic. These emerging topics are expected to help young people improve their awareness of the environment, the value of life and the human-nature relationship.

The contest aims to encourage students to freely express their thoughts, perceptions and solutions to global critical issues, thereby building their personality and point of view.

The contest consists of 2 rounds. In the first round, each team will have a total of 15 minutes to complete 3 parts. In the Group Introduction part, each team introduced themselves and the University attending in the most creative ways. NTTU team consisting of 5 students, Bui Nguyen Minh Tuan, Nguyen Phu Tan, Lang Gia Vi, Nguyen Dang Pha Le and Do Nguyen Linh Nhi cosplaying 5 characters in the Avengers which strongly impressed the audience. The Talent show encouraged each team member to show off their individual strengths. Most of the teams chose to sing and dance with fantastic performances creating a very exciting atmosphere during the show. NTTU contestants performed a mashup of 3 songs ‘One reason – Safe and Sound – Hunt me down�? In the Presentation part, the teams had to present their viewpoints on a chosen topic. Despite encountering one of the most difficult topic of War/Terrorism, the NTTU team demonstrated a variety of perspectives regarding the statement of “Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime�?by Victor Hugo. With their excellent performances, the NTTU team was temporarily ranked second place behind Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology at the end of the first round.

In the second round, 4 teams was divided into 02 pairs to debate about an actual situation. The draw determined which team was “for�?or “against�?to the ideas of the opponent. In each session of the 2nd round, the teams had 3 minutes to prepare, then 3 minutes to present their ideas, and finally 5 minutes to question each other. Although the topics are familiar to students, it is not easy to debate confidently in English, express one’s opinions and convince the opponents. NTTU contestants entered a very intense debate with the STU team on the topic of War/Terrorism. Eventually, NTTU team won the highest score (87.4) out of the 04 teams at after the second round.

The final results are as follows:

�?First Prize: Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology

�?Second Prize: bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c

�?Third Prize: Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

�?Consolation Prize: Saigon Technology University.

The judges and the audience were very impressed by all the teams. According to the judges, this year’s participants had good presentation and problem-solving skills despite difficult questions and topics. Their creativity and confidence on stage were also highly appreciated. In addition, the enthusiastic encouragement from a large number of students contributed to the successful performances of the contestants, creating a vibrant atmosphere and sense of  fair-play amongst the teams.

The English Speaking Contest has tightened solidarity and created more student exchange opportunities among universities. NTTU team’s achievement will be an inspiration for university-wide students to constantly strive to improve their English proficiency and create motivations for them to actively participate in other academic events and competitions. Hopefully in the coming years, the contest will welcome more students to participate to spread out the love for English study at NTTU in particular and other universities in general.

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NTTU – After the success of the contest “Students with creative startup ideas 2021”, bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c continued to launch the contest “Students with startup ideas 2022” on May 19, 2022.

Attending the launching ceremony, representing bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c (also the Organizing Committee), there were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hong �?Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bach Long Giang �?Director of Innovation and Incubation Center cum Manager of Science and Technology Department; Huynh Hong Mai, MSc. �?Deputy Director of Innovation and Incubation Center; Nguyen Thi Thu Thao, MSc. – Secretary of the Youth Union. The participating universities included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Nam �?Dean of Law Faculty of National Economics University cum Co-Head of Community Village Techfest 2022; Huynh Quoc Trung, MSc. from Van Lang University; Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu – Deputy Director of the Student Culture House in Ho Chi Minh City; Dr. Dam Quang Thang – Chairman of the National Innovation Startup Advisory Council, General Director of Agricare Vietnam; Hua Phu Doan, MSc. �?President of NTTU Business Club, Director of Tan Viet My Trading and Service Co., Ltd; Nguyen Le Kha, MSc. �?President of IPO-SIHUB Business Club, Director of Sigma Investment and Consulting Joint Stock Company; Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy – Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Southern National Startup Advisory and Support Council; Nguyen Van Nga, MSc. �?Director of Agrocom Vietnam Co., Ltd; Pham Minh Tri, MSc. �?General Director of C Plus Holdings Digital Ecosystem Joint Stock Company; together with leaders of faculties, institutes, departments, entrepreneurs, and more than 600 students of participating universities.

The contest “Students with start-up ideas 2022” with the theme “Challenge of creative startups for smart city 2022” is co-organized by bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , the Student Culture House in Ho Chi Minh City, and Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, under the professional sponsor of the National Innovation Startup Advisory Council, the Southern National Startup Advisory and Support Council, and other supporting organizations.

The contest “Students with startup ideas�?is held annually to promote entrepreneurship and innovative solutions in the student community, enhance knowledge and skills for startups, create a useful playground, and initate the innovative spirit in learning and scientific research as well as in the life of young generation. The contest also helps connect employers with students, creating opportunity for potential projects to approach investors, search and select innovative ideas as well as feasible projects to be advised, supported, incubated, and implemented successfully.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Nguyen Phuong Thanh Ngan �?the student of Pharmacy Faculty of bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , former champion of the contest “Students with start-up ideas 2021” shared that the contest is really an interesting and useful playground for students to enhance knowledge in different fields. Besides, it provides a lot of valuable things, not only memories but also well-preparation for our future career path.

Nguyen Thanh Phuong Ngan �?the student, speaking at the launching ceremony

Requirements of the contest in 2022:

1. Applicants

• All NTTU’s students and alumni with a passion for innovative startups.

• Each group is limited within 05 members and each team must have an instructor or a mentor guiding the project during the contest.

2. Rights of lecturers and students participating the contest

2.1. For lecturers

• Receiving the Certificate for having the project participated in the contest, hours for scientific research counted, rewarded as regulated by the University.
• 10 teaching hours added if the project enters the final round.
• 20 teaching hours added if the project wins the first prize.
• In addition, 10 teaching hours added if the project is chosen for higher level competitions.

2.2. For students

• 02 conduct points added for students who register to participate in the contest.
• 05 conduct points added for students who enter the final round.
• 1 conduct point added for students who come to the contest for cheering up.
• Being eligible for Top 10 projects to the final round and the Champion Award.

3. Rules of the contest

3.1. Applications and the prelimary round

• From the date of the announcement to 5:00 p.m on June 20, 2022.
• Applicants (both individual and group) must submit online the astract of startup ideas.
• The panel reviews and selects applicants for the semi-finals (expected 25-30 teams).

3.2. The semi-final-rounds: from July 01, 2022 to August 01, 2022

• The Organizing Committee announces successful applicants for semi-final rounds before 16:30 on June 30, 2022.
• The training for semi-final rounds “Developing innovative ideas and startup projects for students 2022”: July 8, 2022 at the hall A801, bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh Str., Ward 13, District 4.
• The semi-final round: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM on July 29, 2022 at the Student Culture House Hall at, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (Dong Hoa Ward, Di An City, Binh Duong Province).
• Teams will present their presentations directly to the jury.
• The jury will select 10 best projects to enter the final round.
• 10 teams enter the final round shall be announced on August 1, 2022.

3.3. The final round: from August 01, 2022 to September 17, 2022

• The Mentoring workshop to connect mentors for startup projects of the final round: 09h00 – 16h30 on August 5, 2022 at the Hall A801, bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh St., Ward 13, District 4.
• The teams are mentored and guided to experience the implementation of projects within 4 weeks at the NTT Innovation and Incubation Center (from August 5, 2022 to September 5, 2022).
• The training session for the final round “Application of innovation, product and financial development for start-up projects”: on August 5, 2022 at the Hall A.801 bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh Str., Ward 13, District 4.
• Submit documents for the final round via email of the Organizing Committee before 16:30 on September 12, 2022.
• The documents include: the presentation, powerpoint slides and video introducing the project (2-3 minutes), sample product, model, drawing… (if any).
• The final round:

+ From 09:00 to 12:00 on September 16, 2022: Contestants display sample products, photos and posters at the Hall A801, bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh Str., Ward 13, District 4.

+ From 15:00 ti 16:00 on September, 2022: the jury scores the posters

+ From 7:30 to 11:30, September 17, 2022: The teams will present in the final round at the Hall A801, bet365 soccer B?m ?? v��o trang web ch��nh th?c , 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh Str., Ward 13, District 4. The jury will score and select the winners.

3.4. The closing and awarding ceremony

• October 7, 2022: Awarding prizes to winning projects and finalist projects are introduced to businesses and investors for the fund raising.

4. The prizes

Total prize of 65,000,000 VND in cash, and incubation packages at NIIC equivalent to 300,000,000 VND:

• 01 First Prize: VND 20,000,000 in cash and a 1-year incubation package at NIIC equivalent to VND 120,000,000
• 02 Second Prizes: Each prize is worth 10,000,000 VND in cash and the 6-month incubation package at NIIC equivalent to 60,000,000 VND.
• 02 Third Prizes: Each prize is worth 5,000,000 VND in cash and the 3-month incubation package at NIIC equivalent to 30,000,000 VND.
• 05 consolation prizes: Each prize is worth 2,000,000 VND in cash and the 3-month incubation package at NIIC equivalent to 30,000,000 VND.

In addition, the Organizing Committee also has extra prizes and gifts for students participating and cheering in the contest.

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