Comprehensive cooperation between the two sides remains a core pillar in the relations of both Parties, States, and capitals. Hanoi expects to realize cooperation agreements with Vientiane and would accompany the latter on the road toward prosperity. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh (r) and Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom (l). Photo: The Hanoi Times Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh made the commitment during a meeting with Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom today [August 10]. Tounalom and Vientiane’s high-ranking delegation is on a visit to Hanoi from August 9-14 to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in general, and Hanoi with Vientiane in particular, on the occasion of the 60 th anniversary of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – September 5, 2022), and 45 th anniversary of the signing of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty between Vietnam and Laos … [Read more...] about Hanoi accompanies Vientiane on road toward prosperity: Mayor
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Economic recovery drives hiring in H2/2022
A positive economic outlook gives employers in Vietnam confidence to increase recruitment in the second half of 2022, though not as high as the previous six-month period. The hiring intentions of Vietnam’s employers are estimated to increase in the second half of 2022, as positive growth rates are reported in various sectors. Remarkable economic recovery drives hiring intentions in H2/2022. Photo: Nguyen Viet Thanh/ILO Vietnam This forecast was announced in the Vietnam Employment Outlook Survey Q3 & Q4 2022 by ManpowerGroup Vietnam. About 88% of the surveyed enterprises plan to increase or at least maintain the current headcounts as compared to 95% of the equivalent index in the first half of 2022. The strongest recruitment intentions were reported in Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesale, Retail & Trading, Banking & Finance, Professional Consulting Services, Construction, Food & Beverage & Hospitality - Accommodation and Real Estate. … [Read more...] about Economic recovery drives hiring in H2/2022
Vietnam water puppetry introduced in RoK
Vietnam's traditional water puppetry. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Four Vietnamese artists will head to the Republic of Korea (RoK) for water puppetry shows in four cities to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the RoK. The group will stage a total of 20 shows, with each lasting for 50 minutes across the cities of Seoul, Gyungju, Yungduk, and Chuncheon from August 10 to September 6, reported Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV). They will use the platform to introduce classic water puppetry plays to Korean audiences, such as fishing, buffalo fighting, dragon, and phoenix dances. They will also spend time holding exchanges alongside local audiences to discuss the traditional Vietnamese art form. Vietnamese artist Phan Thanh Liem, one of the four puppeteers, shared that he felt delighted at receiving an invitation to perform in the RoK, especially after two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will mark the fifth time that … [Read more...] about Vietnam water puppetry introduced in RoK
Tropical storm Mulan to hit northern Vietnam tomorrow
The storm is forecast to cause heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days. A tropical low depression has strengthened into a tropical storm named Mulan, which will hit the northern coast of Vietnam early on August 11 morning, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF). Mulan is the second tropical storm to have formed in the East Sea this year and will enter Vietnamese waters shortly, the center said, adding that its center was 480 kilometers from Mong Cai in the northern province of Quang Ninh this morning with winds of up to 62-88 kilometers per hour (kph). Storm Mulan is heading toward northern Vietnam. Photo: NCHMF Over the next 24 hours, it would move west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 kph. The storm is forecast to enter the Gulf of Tonkin tonight, causing heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days, the NCHMF noted. At … [Read more...] about Tropical storm Mulan to hit northern Vietnam tomorrow
Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC
Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC on August 10. The event aims to mark the 12th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) for the 2022-2027 tenure, the 60th anniversary of Viet Nam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962-2022), and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977- 2022), the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia's diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2022). Children offer incense to President Ho Chi Minh at the HCMC Children’s House. Attending the opening ceremony was Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Ngo Van Cuong, Deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Education Tran Thanh Lam, Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of HCMC Tran Kim Yen, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc, … [Read more...] about Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC
Private schools bump into difficulties in recruiting, retaining good teachers
Private schools bump into difficulties recruiting, retaining good teachers Every school, whether public or private, strives to recruit a pool of qualified and committed teaching staff that can deliver quality education to its students and in turn produce students of high quality. Therefore, it is crucial for schools to employ and retain talented teaching staff. According to a staff of K.G Kindergarten in Go Vap District, a holder of an intermediate degree in preschool pedagogy can become a teacher while their salary and benefits will be discussed after an assessment of their work efficiency meanwhile the school's recruitment notice clearly stated that candidates must have a university or college degree with long-term work experience in a preschool. Similarly, at V.M. Kindergarten in Binh Chanh District, the recruitment notice requires candidates to have a college or university degree majoring in preschool, but still accepts an intermediate degree in case the candidate is … [Read more...] about Private schools bump into difficulties in recruiting, retaining good teachers
Localities demanded to promptly brace for storm Mulan
The scene of the meeting. (Photo: SGGP) The Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control held a meeting with ministries, sectors, and localities on August 10 to discuss measures to respond to the storm. Nguyen Van Tien, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority and deputy chief of the committee’s office, said as Storm Mulan was forecast to cause heavy rains in many areas, therefore ministries, sectors, and localities need to seriously carry out the official dispatch issued by the committee on August 9. They need to monitor vessels working at sea, keep frequent contact with vessel owners to deal with any circumstance in a timely manner, guide them to seek shelter, and ready personnel and equipment for search and rescue when necessary. Localities were told to ensure safety for people and assets on islands and aquaculture zones, transportation vessels, as well as tourism and construction activities at … [Read more...] about Localities demanded to promptly brace for storm Mulan
No issuance of permits to hold races because no projects completed yet
Minister of Finance Ho Duc Phoc The Ministry made the statement at the 14th session of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on August 10. Referring to gambling crimes, online gambling and betting organizations have been complicated and unpredictable, deputy Pham Van Hoa from the Mekong Delta Province of Dong Thap wondered why the police force has handled many cases, but this situation has not improved. According to deputy Pham Van Hoa, it is time to allow the implementation of Decree 06/2017/ND-CP on the business of betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, and international football for stricter management as localities can collect tax from such businesses and limit online betting. This Decree has been studied for many years before it was promulgated and took effect in 2017 but has not been implemented so far. He asked why Vietnam has piloted allowing casinos to operate, but not allowed betting. Minister of Public Security To Lam said that the view of the Ministry … [Read more...] about No issuance of permits to hold races because no projects completed yet
Bridgestone Vietnam provides bridge to Tien Giang students
Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam LLC (Bridgestone Vietnam) inaugurated the new bridge on Aug. 5. The company representative said the project realizes its commitment of contributing to a society in which access and dignity are guaranteed to everyone, which was announced in "Bridgestone E8 Commitment" in March 2022. Naoki Inutsuka, General Director of Bridgestone Vietnam (L), performs the ritual of crossing the new Ong Lao bridge with co-sponsors, representatives of local authorities and a large number of students and people in Tan Hoa Thanh commune, Tien Giang Province. Photo by Bridgestone Vietnam Ong Lao Bridge is a part of Bridgestone Vietnam's project "Bridge to Knowledge" starting in 2019. The project is implemented with the desire to provide a safe and joyful way to school for disadvantaged children, and equal access to knowledge for all future generations. This August, the journey arrived in Tien Giang. On Aug. 5, thousands of students and people in Tan Hoa Thanh … [Read more...] about Bridgestone Vietnam provides bridge to Tien Giang students
National Assembly delegate calls for legalizing sports betting
In a National Assembly questioning session for Minister of Public Security To Lam, delegate Pham Van Hoa said online gambling crimes and crime rings occur and operate in a complex manner, despite the best police efforts. "I believe it is time for our country to put into practice the Decree on the Business of Betting on Horse Racing, Greyhound Racing and International Soccer for better management and taxation, while also limiting online betting," said Hoa. Ho Duc Phoc, Minister of Finance, said such a decree had already been issued in 2017 while the finance ministry had issued a related circular. In 2020, the prime minister also approved an initiative for a horse racecourse in Hanoi's Soc Son District. However, due to multiple difficulties, the plan has yet to be put into practice. "Once the horse and dog racing projects are completed, the finance ministry would provide certificates to prove that those projects have satisfied enough business requirements for betting. However, no … [Read more...] about National Assembly delegate calls for legalizing sports betting