Illustrative image (Photo: Bernama) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The Malaysia n Government has agreed to allow the hiring of additional foreign workers for the bird's nest industry, specifically to clean raw swiftlet’s nests, to overcome the labour shortage facing the industry, according to the country's Minister of Agriculture and Food Industries Ronald Kiandee. The minister said the approval was granted after taking into account the industry's potential which has specific market demand. However, the approval depends on the annual production capacity of the companies involved, which must first be registered with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), and subject to the regulations in force relating to recruitment of foreign workers , he noted. According to statistics, as of December 31 last year, the bird's nest industry employed a total of 2,213 workers comprising 1,073 locals and 1,140 foreigners. Based on the list of applications received from industry players, this … [Read more...] about Malaysia expands scale of bird’s nest industry
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Vietnam’s Quang Nam wants to host national ginseng festival next year
The People’s Committee of Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam asked provincial departments and agencies to study the organization of a national ginseng festival next year with the aim of holding an international ginseng fest in 2024. The office of the provincial People’s Committee made the announcement at the conclusion of a committee early last week. Specifically, Quang Nam’s chairman Le Tri Thanh requested the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to coordinate with the People’s Committee of Nam Tra My District and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to assess the benefits of the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Festival. These agencies were also asked to study and make a proposal to the provincial People’s Committee to hold the national ginseng festival next year in an open manner with the participation of localities cultivating ginseng nationwide. Quang Nam organizes the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Festival in Nam Tra My District annually. The event was held for … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Quang Nam wants to host national ginseng festival next year
Developing digital citizen ecosystem becomes inevitable in Vietnam
The Smart Operation Center of Binh Chanh District in Ho Chi Minh City, launched in April 2022. (Photo: SGGP) Vietnam Electricyt Group (EVN) reported that it has a great quantity of customers, nearly 90 percent of whom are individuals in households. Its electricity services are linked to the National Population Database via the National Public Service e-Portal, and have so far served clients better when eliminating a lot of documents in administrative procedures thanks to the digital transformation. EVN also employs cashless payment via Mobile Money of the intermediary of VNPT, Viettel, MobiFone. The rate of cashless payment for EVN now accounts for 95 percent. Similarly, Vietnam Social Security has completed its database for over 98 million Vietnamese citizens in 27 million households nationwide. It has introduced the app VssID – digital social security app – for participants to monitor their participation in social insurance and health insurance. The app has been downloaded and … [Read more...] about Developing digital citizen ecosystem becomes inevitable in Vietnam
Cultural industry to contribute 5% of Hanoi’s GRDP by 2025
The capital city's cultural industry will become a major economic sector. The Hanoi People's Committee has issued a plan on Developing the Cultural Industry in the capital city for the period of 2021-2025, with an orientation to 2030 and a vision to 2045, in which, the industry would contribute around 5% of the city's GRDP. The plan defines specific responsibilities and mechanism for closer cooperation among departments, agencies, people's committees of districts and relevant units to fulfill the target. Dragon dance on Hanoi street. Photo: The Hanoi Times Hanoi aims that by 2025, the capital city's cultural industry will become an important economic sector, creating a new driving force for economic, cultural and social development; honoring and developing the brand "City for Peace" or "Creative City". Therefore, Hanoi will focus on developing a number of sectors that have advantages and potentials, including cultural tourism, handicrafts, performing … [Read more...] about Cultural industry to contribute 5% of Hanoi’s GRDP by 2025