An overview of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues (Photo: VNA) New York (VNA) - ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority and is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, people-centred community, and effectively implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has stated. The Vietnamese ambassador made the remark on behalf of ASEAN countries at a meeting of the 78th-tenure UN General Assembly's Committee on Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Issues in New York on September 29. The diplomat noted that ASEAN has achieved great progress in economic growth, development and constantly improved the quality of life for people in the region. At the same time, ASEAN has continuously made efforts and implemented many measures and initiatives through regional cooperation frameworks such as the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting … [Read more...] about ASEAN commits to building resilient, inclusive, people-centred community
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HCM City requires 75,500-81,500 jobs in Q4
Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City’s labour market will need 75,500-81,500 more jobs in the fourth quarter of this year, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. human resources needs. The industrial-construction sector makes up 29.69% and the agro-forestry-fishery sector for 0.18%. Some businesses will continue to face many difficulties in production and business in the remaining months of 2023, especially those in labour-intensive fields. However, an increase in the number of newly established enterprises and those resuming operations will open up employment opportunities for workers, she said. The labour market will gradually recover as public investment and export activities have been promoted and enterprises have increased production and business to serve consumer demand during the Calendrer and Lunar New Year holidays, Hieu added./. VNA … [Read more...] about HCM City requires 75,500-81,500 jobs in Q4
Hanoi exceeds international visitor target in 2023
Hanoi received 18.9 million tourists in the first nine months of this year. The number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target, the Hanoi Department of Tourism reported. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times Among the arrivals, international tourists are estimated at 3.2 million, a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022, while the number of domestic tourists hit around 15.7 million, a 20.2% year-on-year increase. The total tourism revenue reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), an increase of 66.9% year-on-year. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, up 27% year-on-year. In January-September, Hanoi was consistently rated highly by international tourism organizations and ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. The city was once again recognized as … [Read more...] about Hanoi exceeds international visitor target in 2023
Children painting during the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023
The drawing competition is designed to show how local children love the capital, where they live and study. Ninety-nine children from the capital city participated in a drawing contest called "Hanoi in Your Eyes". The event was held on September 30 as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The painting contest gives Hanoi children a chance to express their love for the capital. Photo: VGP During the 90-minute competition, young painters have the opportunity to freely express their love, understanding, impressions and expectations of their beloved capital. The artwork captures the great diversity of Hanoi in an innocent and joyful way. In their eyes, it is a contemporary, modern city that still retains its ancient characteristics. The paintings also depict the people and children of Hanoi as elegant, civilized, and peace-loving. These paintings were then displayed on Haon Hiem pedestrian street. Meanwhile, the young participants received gifts and certificates … [Read more...] about Children painting during the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023
Philippine firms interested in brand franchising in Vietnam
According to Vo Tan Thanh, Director of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ho Chi Minh City, franchise has increased in Vietnam recently, which has not only brought about investment opportunities for enterprises but also created favorable conditions for consumers to access world prestigious brands. It has also contributed to creating a diverse and transparent environment, he said, holding that franchise with diverse business forms is suitable for those who wish to launch a startup firm. Currently, many brand names have operated in the form of franchise, including about 40 percent of catering services. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, about 170 brands have registered as foreign franchises to Vietnam. The field recorded the growth pace of 200 percent each year thanks to Vietnamese consumers’ support to new products and favorable integration policies. Many brands from developed countries such as the US, the Republic of Korea, Japan, as well as Asian and … [Read more...] about Philippine firms interested in brand franchising in Vietnam
China’s factory activity recovery slows in September
The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 50.6 in September from 51.0 in the previous month, missing analysts' forecasts of 51.2. The 50 index point mark separates growth from contraction. The world's second-largest economy is showing some signs of stabilising after a flurry of modest policy measures, but the outlook is clouded by a property slump, falling exports and high youth unemployment. The survey comes a day after China released its official PMI, which showed factory activity expanded for the first time in six months in September, adding to the run of indicators suggesting the economy has begun to bottom out. According to the Caixin PMI, factory output and new orders remained in expansionary territory in September, however, external demand remained weak with export orders index contracting for the third month. "The economic recovery has yet to find a solid footing, with insufficient domestic demand, external uncertainties, and … [Read more...] about China’s factory activity recovery slows in September
Thailand awaits Chinese tourist influx after visa waiver
With effect from September 25 and until February next year the government has temporarily waived visas for mainland Chinese visitors in a bid to boost tourism during the peak year-end season. During this five-month period it expects to attract 2.9 million Chinese travelers, Chai said on the Royal Thai Government Facebook page. More than 220,000 Chinese visitors arrived in the first two days after the waiver started. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wrote on social network X, formerly Twitter, on September 30: "Thailand is very pleased to welcome all tourists from China. Our country has many beautiful beaches and diverse Thai cuisine. I hope everyone will have a safe and impressive trip." Before the Covid-19 pandemic, China was the largest source of tourists for Thailand, accounting for 11 million out of a record 39.9 million in 2019. Other Southeast Asian countries are also scrambling to lure the returning Chinese tourists. The Malaysian government is considering waiving … [Read more...] about Thailand awaits Chinese tourist influx after visa waiver
Int’l businesses want Vietnamese IT talent amid shortage
Hoang Luc, who works for a recruitment firm in Japan seeking Vietnamese recruits, said that in recent years the demand for Vietnamese talents has been surging, but supply is low. "Since 2014 I have been seeing a rising need for IT staff as companies deploy more digital projects. Vietnamese people quickly adapt to the fast changes in the technology world and are therefore sought after." In the last four years, Luc has been focusing on bringing Vietnamese talent to Japan, but she has found that finding the right candidate is not always easy. "For some key positions that determine the success of a project, there was one case in which a Japanese company was willing to pay up to VND4 billion for the right person, but we could not find a suitable Vietnamese candidate, so it ended up hiring a Singaporean." A recent report by IT recruitment firm TopDev said that a senior IT staff can ask for a salary of at least VND60 million a month. Another report by recruitment firm ITViec found … [Read more...] about Int’l businesses want Vietnamese IT talent amid shortage
NAI Vietnam: your companion on the quest for ideal commercial spaces in Vietnam
Holding a strategic position within a globally leading commercial real estate brokerage firm- NAI Global, NAI Vietnam seamlessly blends their local market leadership with a panoramic global outlook. This fusion is instrumental for the firm to foresee market trends and fashion proactive strategies spanning across a spectrum of commercial services including office, industrial and retail services. NAI Vietnam’s areas of mastery encompass diverse domains, including landlord and tenant representation, property consultancy, brokerage lease restructuring, asset repositioning, market research, marketing and capital markets. NAI Vietnam seamlessly blends their local market leadership with a panoramic global outlook. According to Tam Nguyen, principal of NAI Vietnam, “NAI Vietnam's proudly committed to service quality and unwavering dedication to clients' success make us the partner of choice for businesses seeking commercial spaces in Vietnam. With a diverse range of … [Read more...] about NAI Vietnam: your companion on the quest for ideal commercial spaces in Vietnam
Ba Ria-Vung Tau lacking inter-regional connectivity
“Ba Ria-Vung Tau has met all the conditions to develop a logistics centre and international transshipment seaport,” said Nguyen Van Tho, Chairman of Ba Ria-Vung Tau People’s Committee, at the Logistics Development Linkage Conference on September 8. Tho said that logistics has been identified as one of the four economic pillars of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, thereby driving provincial socioeconomic development. As of the present, the province has developed a diverse logistics service system, with more than 300 businesses providing goods transportation and logistics warehousing services. Ba Ria-Vung Tau has all the necessary conditions to develop a logistics hub, given that the local seaport system has taken shape. The province is now home to 69 planned seaports and 50 projects in operation, with a total design capacity of 152 million tonnes per year. This is an important foundation for Ba Ria-Vung Tau to develop a logistics centre and international transshipment seaport. “Once the … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau lacking inter-regional connectivity