Shortly thereafter, Vietnam became a member of most other important international human rights conventions such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and two additional protocols on children in armed conflict and against the use of children in prostitution and pornography activities; Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006); Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment... … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a responsible member of international human rights conventions
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Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects
The second project, Metro Line No. 3A (Ben Thanh – Tan Kien), is 19.5 kilometres long and costs 1.8 billion USD. It will connect to metro lines at the upcoming Ben Thanh Station in District 1 to transport travelers from the city centre to southwest provinces. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects
Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time
The HDI was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone. The HDI can also be used to question national policy choices, asking how two countries with the same level of GNI per capita can end up with different human development outcomes. These contrasts can stimulate debate about government policy priorities. … [Read more...] about Vietnam listed among countries with high Human Development Index for the first time
Vietnam Corporate Pride Network launched in HCMC
The Vietnam Corporate Pride Network (VCPN) is a collaborative effort of KPMG Vietnam and the ICS Center, with active support from the Consulate General offices of Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Australia-Vietnam Young Leadership Dialogue (AVYLD). … [Read more...] about Vietnam Corporate Pride Network launched in HCMC