Taiwan (China) and Japan are expected to remain the top destinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseas employees working there. Taiwan and Japan are expected to remain the top destinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseas employees working there. (Photo: vov.vn) Taiwan (China) and Japan are expected to remain the topdestinations for Vietnamese workers this year with 90 percent of all overseasemployees working there. Nguyen Gia Liem, deputydirector of the Department of Overseas Labour told a workshop on Vietnam’s labourexport held in Quang Ninh province on October 4 that Japan in particular wasthe market of greatest potential for Vietnamese workers. “Japan doesn’t only pay well but also is a market of cutting-edge science andtechnology with highly skilled labour,” Nghiem said. Japan and Taiwan, however, were not the only markets receiving Vietnameseworkers. Deputy Minister of Labour,Invalids … [Read more...] about Japan, Taiwan top places for Vietnam’s labour export in 2019
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Booming ride-hailing apps outpace the die-hard Saigon bus
It’s 5:30 p.m. and Bui Thanh Truc uses her smartphone to book a 5-km Go-Viet ride from District 5 to an English center in District 3 where she works at night. Truc used to be a loyal bus passenger at university but, at 25 switched to using ride-hailing apps for short trips. "I used to get in trouble arriving late for class, busses being so slow, especially during rush hour," Truc explained. "It felt like a nightmare. The bus inching forward, horn blowing continually while the assistant screamed at passing motorcyclists." Using Go-Viet, it takes Truc two minutes to book a trip and five to be picked up. The journey from Truc’s house to her work takes a mere 15 minutes, costing VND12,000 ($0.5). Truc is one of many Saigonese who’ve turned ride-hailing apps for their convenience, prices only slightly higher than a bus ticket. A Go-Viet driver is seen in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by Shutterstock/StreetVJ. In 2016, the ride-hailing sector lured 20.8 million users, the … [Read more...] about Booming ride-hailing apps outpace the die-hard Saigon bus
Field-hospital members sent to South Sudan return in November
Deputy Minister of Defence Senior Lt Gen Nguyễn Chí Vịnh speaks at a meeting in HCM City yesterday to review preparations for a ceremony to welcome the return of members of the first level-2 field hospital sent to South Sudan as part of a UN peacekeeping mission. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng HCM CITY — Staff of Việt Nam's Level-2 field Hospital No 2 is scheduled to be sent to South Sudan from November 13-26 to assume the tasks their peers of Hospital No 1 are performing within the UN peacekeeping mission in the African country. Members of the hospital group will arrive at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City on November 21 and 28. Speaking at a meeting held in HCM City yesterday to review preparation for the welcoming ceremony, Deputy Minister of Defence Senior Lt Gen Nguyễn Chí … [Read more...] about Field-hospital members sent to South Sudan return in November
Busan – stunning beaches and seafood
Fishcakes, a specialty of Busan. Thu Giang BUSAN — Busan, a beautiful port city in South Korea, has many reasons for you to visit – stunning beaches with sightseeing cruises, hidden pagodas, the colourful Gamcheon Cultural Village, and, of course, the delicious seafood. With plenty of local specialties, Busan is the place for seafood lovers to discover a glimpse of daily life through lively markets and street food. My colleagues and I were lucky enough to be invited on a special media tour of Busan during which we discovered the local culture and lifestyle. With winter temperatures dropping to 1-4 degrees Celsius, the warm atmosphere at Jagalchi Market was the perfect place to spend our first day in city. On the first floor we found a veritable sea world with octopus, oysters, cockles, Korean rockfish, crabs and prawns on display. We were welcomed by the warm smiles of the vendors who despite having limited English, enticed us in and … [Read more...] about Busan – stunning beaches and seafood
Brunei says it won’t enforce gay death penalty after backlash
The act came as it seeks to temper a global backlash led by celebrities such as George Clooney and Elton John. The small Southeast Asian country sparked an outcry when it rolled out its interpretation of Islamic laws, or sharia, on April 3, punishing sodomy, adultery and rape with death, including by stoning. Brunei has consistently defended its right to implement the laws, elements of which were first adopted in 2014 and which have been rolled out in phases since then. However, in a rare response to criticism aimed at the oil-rich state, the sultan said the death penalty would not be imposed in the implementation of the Syariah Penal Code Order (SPCO). Some crimes already command the death penalty in Brunei, including premeditated murder and drug trafficking, but no executions have been carried out since 1957. "I am aware that there are many questions and misperceptions with regard to the implementation of the SPCO. However, we believe that once these have been cleared, the merit of … [Read more...] about Brunei says it won’t enforce gay death penalty after backlash
