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Voters in Ho Chi Minh City lament neglected public buildings
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Voters in Ho Chi Minh City lament neglected public buildings

From Thanh Niรชn · (37m ago) Vietnamese Critical tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Voters in Ho Chi Minh City expressed concern over the neglect and underutilization of surplus public properties, urging for prompt solutions to prevent waste.
  • Concerns were raised about the heavy workload and excessive examinations in the current high school curriculum, with calls for reducing academic pressure on students.
  • Local authorities addressed issues within their purview, while national-level concerns were noted for reporting to the National Assembly.

During a recent meeting with voters in Ho Chi Minh City, representatives from National Assembly Delegation No. 2 addressed a range of pressing local issues. A significant point of contention raised by constituents was the state of public assets, particularly surplus office buildings that have fallen into disrepair and disuse. Voters like Pham Van Loi lamented the squandering of taxpayer money, highlighting the 'heartbreaking' sight of once-valuable structures becoming derelict.

Each facility we build costs tens, even hundreds of billions of dong, but after the rearrangement of surplus assets, many facilities are derelict and degraded, which is very heartbreakingโ€ฆ

โ€” Pham Van LoiA voter expressing dismay over the neglect of public properties.

The education sector also came under scrutiny, with voters expressing anxieties about the current high school curriculum. Concerns were voiced that the program is overly burdensome, placing undue stress on students through a demanding schedule and numerous examinations. A plea was made to national delegates to advocate for a reduction in academic load, allowing students more time to pursue their talents and interests outside of rigorous study.

Officials from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training responded to the educational concerns, clarifying that while the current curriculum is perceived as heavy, evaluations suggest it is lighter than previous iterations. They also noted upcoming changes, including the implementation of a single set of textbooks from the 2026-2027 academic year, which is expected to further alleviate student pressure.

I propose that National Assembly deputies voice opinions to cut down on some subjects and exams, reducing pressure on students to have time for learning and developing their talentsโ€ฆ

โ€” Hoang Tan DoiA voter suggesting reforms to the education system to ease student pressure.

National Assembly Vice Chairman Vo Hoang Ngan assured attendees that issues falling under local jurisdiction would be addressed by relevant city departments. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Tao Duc Thang, representing the delegation, pledged to relay concerns within the central government's purview to the National Assembly for consideration in upcoming sessions. This engagement underscores the commitment to addressing citizen feedback and ensuring public assets are managed effectively and educational reforms are thoughtfully implemented.

The current general education program (since 2018) is considered by many to be heavier, but through evaluation, it is lighter. Previously, the general education program used 3 sets of textbooks, but now and specifically from the 2026-2027 academic year, according to the Politburo's Resolution, a single set of textbooks will be implementedโ€ฆ From then on, the curriculum will also be lighter and less stressful.

โ€” Nguyen Van PhongThe Deputy Director of the HCMC Department of Education and Training explaining curriculum changes.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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