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New York Times
30-04-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
At Least 4 Die in Pennsylvania as Storm Leaves 400,000 Without Power
At least four people were killed in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and hundreds of thousands of customers were without power after severe weather that had torn across the High Plains and Upper Midwest earlier this week pushed into the Northeast and Canada. A man in Pittsburgh was killed after being electrocuted by live wires, according to the city's Public Safety Department. The man, whose name was not immediately released, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another resident, Raymond Gordon, 67, was returning to his home when he was fatally hit by a tree after it blew over, according to the Ross Township Police Department near Pittsburgh. In Centre County, Pa., a 22-year-old man was also killed after being electrocuted while trying to put out a mulch fire during the severe weather, the State College Police Department said in a statement. In Greene County, Pa., a passenger in a car was killed when a tree fell on top of it, the Pennsylvania State Police said in its statement about weather-related calls. The passenger, Andrew Celaschi, was struck by a falling tree that was blown over by high winds, the authorities said. The National Weather Service office in Pittsburgh said on Wednesday that it had crews in Wilkinsburg, a borough in Allegheny County, Pa., looking for potential tornado damage from Tuesday's severe weather. The service reported that 'a large swath of destructive wind damage' was seen across the area as storms rolled through on Tuesday evening, with gusts as high as 90 mile per hour. The service added that the storms were 'stronger than many of the smaller' tornadoes that the meteorologists 'typically see in this region, but for a much, much wider area.' More than 400,000 customers in Pennsylvania were without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to which tracks outages nationwide. Duquesne Light Company said that it was working to restore power to customers without service and that some customers could be without service for about five to seven days. The company was requesting assistance from utility partners. The company said that the heavy winds had knocked down trees, broken utility poles and prompted more than 20,000 separate reports of hazards. Officials in Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh, encouraged residents to stay home as crews with chain saws worked to remove down trees and clear debris from roads on Wednesday. The same system also rolled through southern Quebec in Canada on Tuesday evening, where a teenage boy was in critical condition in Montreal after a tree toppled and pinned him, according to In Quebec, about 49,000 customers were without power on Wednesday afternoon, according The outages came amid severe weather with thunderstorms that whipped up winds and unleashed hail as large as Ping Pong balls. As of Wednesday, a total of 14 tornadoes had been confirmed in a handful of states, with most of those occurring in Wisconsin on Monday, and others reported in Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Utah. 'In terms of the overall coverage of tornadoes, it was certainly not as many as it could have been,' said Nathan Wendt, a meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Center at the Weather Service. By Wednesday afternoon, the storm activity had pushed offshore. 'It should be quiet in the Northeast today,' Mr. Wendt said.
Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Vietnam: A Hub for Accessible World-Class British Transnational Education for Resilient Global Graduates
HANOI, Vietnam, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam is emerging as a leading destination for affordable British transnational education (TNE) in Southeast Asia, offering high-quality local programmes that develop resilient global graduates. Vietnam hosts 28 self-licensed TNE universities and eight foreign-invested institutions over the last two decades. Among them, British University Vietnam (BUV) boasts a 100% graduate employment rate within three months, while RMIT Vietnam serves over 12,000 students and has 20,000 alumni since 2000. Vietnam's Leadership in UK Transnational Education Within this landscape, the UK plays a leading role. According to the 2024 British Council report, Vietnam is now the 5th largest UK TNE market in East Asia and 3rd in Southeast Asia. It's also a priority country in the UK's International Education Strategy. Vietnam's TNE programmes follow strict partner-country standards, offering flexible, student-centred learning and industry-relevant skills that boost employability. BUV, recognised by the British Council as an exemplary foreign-invested university, offers degrees from prestigious UK institutions such as the University of London (with academic direction from LSE), Bournemouth University, and more. These programmes equip graduates with globally valued qualifications. BUV remains the only university in Vietnam formally accredited by QAA, following a rigorous year-long process that included site visits to its 5-star Ecopark campus. Driving Graduate Success As a leading UK TNE example in Vietnam, BUV equips students with practical skills, global exposure, and internationally recognised qualifications - preparing them to succeed across startups, corporates, and academia. BUV alumni have built successful startups across diverse industries, from business, creative industries, marketing, retail, to technology and hospitality. Many have rapidly expanded their businesses with multiple branches in Vietnam and have taken their ventures to international markets. In the corporate sector, BUV graduates hold high-level leadership roles at major companies. In Vietnam, they contribute to leading firms like VinFast, Samsung, Nestlé, etc. Internationally, they work at top corporations such as PwC, KPMG, McKinsey, Generali, etc. demonstrating their ability to lead in both local and global business environments. Academically, BUV alumni have secured prestigious doctoral positions and graduated with master's degrees with scholarships at world-renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Sydney, and the University of Strathclyde, etc. "At BUV, we offer quality British education that nurtures dreams and builds resilience," said Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of BUV. "Our graduates exemplify the transformative power of TNE, equipped to thrive in a dynamic global world." A Benchmark for Excellence BUV's achievements rest on academic excellence and international quality. BUV stands out for its exceptional standards as the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN accredited by the UK's QAA, and the first in Vietnam to receive a 5-Star Excellence Rating from QS. Over 60% of faculty hold doctorates, bringing global experience that enriches student learning. Students benefit from strong career support, global exposure through 400+ industry partners, and nearly 50 partner universities including Russell Group institutions. Located in the eco-friendly Ecopark, just 25 minutes from central Hanoi, BUV's 85 million USD campus is Vietnam's first to earn EDGE Advanced certification. It features cutting-edge facilities and technology that meet top global standards. BUV offers up to 100% scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students holding foreign passports. Applications for autumn 2025 close on June 30, 2025. International students receive airport pickup, orientation, and accommodation in Ecopark. The Global Buddy programme matches them with local peers for support, while clubs, cultural trips, career counselling, and mental health services help students thrive in a global environment.
Business Standard
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Vietnam: A Hub for Accessible World-Class British Transnational Education for Resilient Global Graduates
PRNewswire Hanoi [Vietnam], April 28: Vietnam is emerging as a leading destination for affordable British transnational education (TNE) in Southeast Asia, offering high-quality local programmes that develop resilient global graduates. Vietnam hosts 28 self-licensed TNE universities and eight foreign-invested institutions over the last two decades. Among them, British University Vietnam (BUV) boasts a 100% graduate employment rate within three months, while RMIT Vietnam serves over 12,000 students and has 20,000 alumni since 2000. Vietnam's Leadership in UK Transnational Education Within this landscape, the UK plays a leading role. According to the 2024 British Council report, Vietnam is now the 5th largest UK TNE market in East Asia and 3rd in Southeast Asia. It's also a priority country in the UK's International Education Strategy. Vietnam's TNE programmes follow strict partner-country standards, offering flexible, student-centred learning and industry-relevant skills that boost employability. BUV, recognised by the British Council as an exemplary foreign-invested university, offers degrees from prestigious UK institutions such as the University of London (with academic direction from LSE), Bournemouth University, and more. These programmes equip graduates with globally valued qualifications. BUV remains the only university in Vietnam formally accredited by QAA, following a rigorous year-long process that included site visits to its 5-star Ecopark campus. Driving Graduate Success As a leading UK TNE example in Vietnam, BUV equips students with practical skills, global exposure, and internationally recognised qualifications - preparing them to succeed across startups, corporates, and academia. BUV alumni have built successful startups across diverse industries, from business, creative industries, marketing, retail, to technology and hospitality. Many have rapidly expanded their businesses with multiple branches in Vietnam and have taken their ventures to international markets. In the corporate sector, BUV graduates hold high-level leadership roles at major companies. In Vietnam, they contribute to leading firms like VinFast, Samsung, Nestle, etc. Internationally, they work at top corporations such as PwC, KPMG, McKinsey, Generali, etc. demonstrating their ability to lead in both local and global business environments. Academically, BUV alumni have secured prestigious doctoral positions and graduated with master's degrees with scholarships at world-renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Sydney, and the University of Strathclyde, etc. "At BUV, we offer quality British education that nurtures dreams and builds resilience," said Professor Raymond Gordon, Vice-Chancellor and President of BUV. "Our graduates exemplify the transformative power of TNE, equipped to thrive in a dynamic global world." A Benchmark for Excellence BUV's achievements rest on academic excellence and international quality. BUV stands out for its exceptional standards as the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN accredited by the UK's QAA, and the first in Vietnam to receive a 5-Star Excellence Rating from QS. Over 60% of faculty hold doctorates, bringing global experience that enriches student learning. Students benefit from strong career support, global exposure through 400+ industry partners, and nearly 50 partner universities including Russell Group institutions. Located in the eco-friendly Ecopark, just 25 minutes from central Hanoi, BUV's 85 million USD campus is Vietnam's first to earn EDGE Advanced certification. It features cutting-edge facilities and technology that meet top global standards. BUV offers up to 100% scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students holding foreign passports. Applications for autumn 2025 close on June 30, 2025. International students receive airport pickup, orientation, and accommodation in Ecopark. The Global Buddy programme matches them with local peers for support, while clubs, cultural trips, career counselling, and mental health services help students thrive in a global environment. For more information: Photo -
Business Upturn
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Vietnam: A Hub for Accessible World-Class British Transnational Education for Resilient Global Graduates
HANOI, Vietnam , April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vietnam is emerging as a leading destination for affordable British transnational education (TNE) in Southeast Asia , offering high-quality local programmes that develop resilient global graduates. Vietnam hosts 28 self-licensed TNE universities and eight foreign-invested institutions over the last two decades. Among them, British University Vietnam (BUV) boasts a 100% graduate employment rate within three months, while RMIT Vietnam serves over 12,000 students and has 20,000 alumni since 2000. Vietnam's Leadership in UK Transnational Education Within this landscape, the UK plays a leading role. According to the 2024 British Council report, Vietnam is now the 5th largest UK TNE market in East Asia and 3rd in Southeast Asia . It's also a priority country in the UK's International Education Strategy. Vietnam's TNE programmes follow strict partner-country standards, offering flexible, student-centred learning and industry-relevant skills that boost employability. BUV, recognised by the British Council as an exemplary foreign-invested university, offers degrees from prestigious UK institutions such as the University of London (with academic direction from LSE), Bournemouth University, and more. These programmes equip graduates with globally valued qualifications. BUV remains the only university in Vietnam formally accredited by QAA, following a rigorous year-long process that included site visits to its 5-star Ecopark campus. Driving Graduate Success As a leading UK TNE example in Vietnam , BUV equips students with practical skills, global exposure, and internationally recognised qualifications – preparing them to succeed across startups, corporates, and academia. BUV alumni have built successful startups across diverse industries, from business, creative industries, marketing, retail, to technology and hospitality. Many have rapidly expanded their businesses with multiple branches in Vietnam and have taken their ventures to international markets. In the corporate sector, BUV graduates hold high-level leadership roles at major companies. In Vietnam , they contribute to leading firms like VinFast, Samsung, Nestlé, etc. Internationally, they work at top corporations such as PwC, KPMG, McKinsey, Generali, etc. demonstrating their ability to lead in both local and global business environments. Academically, BUV alumni have secured prestigious doctoral positions and graduated with master's degrees with scholarships at world-renowned institutions, including the University of Oxford , the University of Colorado Boulder , the University of Sydney , and the University of Strathclyde , etc. 'At BUV, we offer quality British education that nurtures dreams and builds resilience,' said Professor Raymond Gordon , Vice-Chancellor and President of BUV. 'Our graduates exemplify the transformative power of TNE, equipped to thrive in a dynamic global world.' A Benchmark for Excellence BUV's achievements rest on academic excellence and international quality. BUV stands out for its exceptional standards as the first university in Vietnam and ASEAN accredited by the UK's QAA, and the first in Vietnam to receive a 5-Star Excellence Rating from QS. Over 60% of faculty hold doctorates, bringing global experience that enriches student learning. Students benefit from strong career support, global exposure through 400+ industry partners, and nearly 50 partner universities including Russell Group institutions. Located in the eco-friendly Ecopark, just 25 minutes from central Hanoi , BUV's 85 million USD campus is Vietnam's first to earn EDGE Advanced certification. It features cutting-edge facilities and technology that meet top global standards. BUV offers up to 100% scholarships for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate international students holding foreign passports. Applications for autumn 2025 close on June 30, 2025 . International students receive airport pickup, orientation, and accommodation in Ecopark. The Global Buddy programme matches them with local peers for support, while clubs, cultural trips, career counselling, and mental health services help students thrive in a global environment. For more information: Photo – Logo –
