"So far, the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines are usually mild and not dangerous, so I don't feel worried. Besides, I am a medic, at high risk of being infected with the coronavirus. If I undergo the vaccine trial, I will develop antibodies against the virus," she said. … [Read more...] about 10 students volunteer for second Vietnam coronavirus vaccine trial
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HCM City needs thousands of seasonal workers during Tet
HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City has rising demand for part-time and seasonal workers as the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday approaches. According to the city Youth Employment Service Centre (Yes Centre), there are a variety of seasonal jobs for workers and students such as cashiers, chef assistants, salesmen at supermarkets, security guards, shippers, and restaurants servants, among others. Workers are hired for 25,000 – 50,000 VND (1.08-2.17 USD) per hour, or 6 million VND per month and other allowance during Tet. The Yes Centre has worked with many businesses to provide more than 2,000 jobs for workers and youths in need, while the city Student Assistance Centre is offering over 3,000 jobs for students during Tet holiday. Together with job centres, many local universities like HCM City University of Agriculture and Forestry, Banking University HCM City, and University of Natural Sciences are carrying out various programmes to offer seasonal jobs to … [Read more...] about HCM City needs thousands of seasonal workers during Tet
Community-based organisations make significant contributions to HIV/AIDS response
The workshop attracted more than 200 representatives from departments and agencies, domestic and foreign NGOs from HCM City and the provinces of Khánh Hòa, Bình Dương, Đồng Nai, Bà Rịa- Vũng Tàu and Tây Ninh. — VNS … [Read more...] about Community-based organisations make significant contributions to HIV/AIDS response
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
According to reports by the Japanese media outlet, the Communist Party's economic tool of choice, the five-year plan, puts the technology sector at the centre of Vietnamese ambitions to become an upper-middle-income country by 2025. In an effort to meet this goal, Vietnam recorded a handful of high-profile investments last year, including Pegatron, a supplier for Apple and Samsung, and LG Electronics, which relies on the Vietnamese market for its vehicle and smartphone businesses. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
British Council offers scholarships to climate change courses in the UK
It offers over £280,000 worth of scholarships to students from Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, and Việt Nam to pursue post-graduate courses in climate change-related courses in the UK from autumn this year. … [Read more...] about British Council offers scholarships to climate change courses in the UK