HÀ NỘI Việt Nam’s participation in the International Labour Organisation (ILO)’s Convention 98 on the application of principles of the right to organise and bargain collectively was in line with the Party and State’s guidelines for international integration. This evaluation was made in a report presented to lawmakers yesterday during the ongoing seventh session of the 14th National Assembly. Reports explaining the pros and cons of joining the convention said engagement in the ILO convention would show Việt Nam’s determination and efforts to implement labour-related commitments in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and its obligations as a member of the ILO. Participation in the convention would also facilitate the signing of the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the report said, adding that ministries and departments had agreed on … [Read more...] about ILO convention in line with international integration
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Defense relations contribute to heightening position of Vietnam
Defense relations are an important foreign relations channel, consisting of all activities and peaceful measures to implement the foreign guidance and policy and defense policies in relations with other countries and international organizations, contributing to successfully implementing the mission of national construction and safeguarding, maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world. Defense relations work is the duty of not only the Ministry of National Defense and the military, but also other sectors when conducting foreign relation activities related to independence, sovereignty and interests of the nation as well as to regional and world security and peace. All defense external affairs are led by the Party, managed by the Government, and most directly conducted by the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense. Over the past more than 30 years of “doi moi,” along with the implementation of the Party’s foreign policy, the … [Read more...] about Defense relations contribute to heightening position of Vietnam
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 16/1
Domestic market of gift baskets for Tet Holiday bustling The domestic market of gift baskets for Tet Holiday (the Lunar New Year) is bustling with activities as demand for gifts has increased. Supermarkets and shops are being busy with offering the finest quality merchandise for gift baskets to satisfy all tastes. Co.opmart, Big C, Vinmart, Lotte Mart, Mega Market have been displaying various kinds of gift baskets so that customers can choose it easily. Retailers predict that purchase power will increase by 20 percent compared to the same period last year and gift baskets from VND500,000 ($21.5) to VND1 million are expected very popular. Saigon Co.op, which operates the Co.opmart supermarket chain, announced this year, its supermarket chain including Co.opmart, Co.opXtra, Co.op Food are exhibiting gift baskets containing goods with clear origin and high quality. Moreover, customers can enjoy free delivery if they do online shopping of 38 baskets with fix price. The Saigon Co.op also … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 16/1