(VOVworld) – In Vietnam’s human resource development strategy for the 2011-2020 period, human resources is considered the basic and most important necessity for Vietnam’s sustainable social stability, and international integration. Vocational training schools in Vietnam play an important role in improving the competitiveness of Vietnam’s human resources. VOV’s Hang Thanh Hoa reports…. There are currently 167 colleges, 306 technical colleges, and 875 vocational training centers in Vietnam, training 200,000 students in 1500 trades and occupations a year. Over the past 5 years, Vietnam has seen 12 million people trained in 34 occupations, with quality on a par with that of many developed countries. At present, more and more private vocational training centers are being established to satisfy the labor market’s demands. Nguyen Hong Minh, deputy head of the Vocational Training General Department, said 70% of students graduating from vocational … [Read more...] about Vietnam aims at developing high-quality human resources
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Nearly 40,000 people sign up to donate corneas
Nearly 40,000 people sign up to donate corneas Nearly 40,000 people have registered to donate their corneas to the Eye Bank, which has already received 461 corneas from 235 people in the past five years, according to the Viet Nam National Institute of Ophthalmology (VNIO). Viet Nam currently has around 30,000 people suffering from cornea-related blindness in need of cornea transplants, according to VNIO estimates. The institute honoured 37 families and individuals yesterday for their outstanding contributions to the development of the Eye Bank and cornea donation mobilisation. Court sentences four for forging passports The Ha Noi People's Court on Thursday sentenced four persons to several years in prison for forging authorised signatures and immigration documents to help two people flee abroad. According to the indictment, the four persons are Phan Van Lap, 46, from Quang Binh Province; Phi Manh Thang, 32, from Thach That District in Ha Noi; and Hoang Anh Tuan, 40, from Dong Da … [Read more...] about Nearly 40,000 people sign up to donate corneas
Singapore to boost ties with nation
Singapore to boost ties with nation (12-12-2007) General Secretary Nong Duc Manh (right) welcomes Singaporean Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sang Ha Noi — Singapore is willing to share experiences in various areas, particularly investment, trade and personnel training, with Viet Nam, the visiting Senior Minister of Singapore Goh Chok Tong affirmed. Meeting with Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh yesterday, the Singaporean senior minister spoke of his country's policy to bolster multi-faceted co-operation with Viet Nam. The senior minister took the occasion to share Singapore's experiences in economic development, tackling social issues and implementing environmental protection. He expressed his delight at the achievements and positive changes that Viet Nam has made in recent years and his hope that the Vietnamese people would make more progress in national construction, thus becoming an industrialised nation by 2020. For his part, Manh … [Read more...] about Singapore to boost ties with nation
Malaysia sees ‘upward trend’ in ties with VN
Malaysia sees 'upward trend' in ties with VN (31-08-2009) Malaysian Ambassador to Viet Nam Lim Kim Eng spoke to the Viet Nam News on the occasion of Malaysia's 52nd National Day today. Malaysia saw a leadership change in April. What is the new prime minister's "1Malaysia" concept? The Honourable Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak was sworn into office as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia on April 3 after the retirement of his precedessor, Tun Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi. Since taking office, the new Prime Minister has mooted the concept of "1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now" as a national aspiration to unite all Malaysians, irrespective of race, or creed, and rally them to work as a team to move Malaysia forward to a higher level of development. This is not a new concept but a continuation of efforts since my country's independence 52 years ago. It is therefore aimed at nation-building and unity given that Malaysia is a plural society comprised of different races, … [Read more...] about Malaysia sees ‘upward trend’ in ties with VN
Canadian Ambassador talks about 40 years of diplomatic ties
The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of the 40th anniverasry of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Canada, Ambassador Deborah Chatsis expressed her view on the bilateral ties in an exclusive interview with us. How do you evaluate the relationship between Viet Nam and Canada over the past four decades? Ambassador Deborah Chatsis: Over the past four decades, Canada and Viet Nam have worked together to create a strong foundation on which we plan to further develop the potential of our relationship. We have had an increasing number of high level visits of Canadian Government officials to Viet Nam. In November of 2011, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Governor General of Canada to Viet Nam on his first state visit. More recently in March 2013, I welcomed our Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird to Viet Nam. These visits are one indication of Canada's interest to strengthen relations with Viet Nam in a range of areas. We are extremely pleased that bilateral trade has now passed the $2 … [Read more...] about Canadian Ambassador talks about 40 years of diplomatic ties