A doctor takes care of an infant at a hospital in HCMC. The European Union has carried out a number of projects to help Vietnam reduce the maternal and infant mortality ratios - PHOTO: VNA Over the past two decades, the country has made considerable efforts in reducing MMR and IMR and gained significant achievements. However, it is still facing discrepancies in MMR and IMR between major cities and remote regions. To assist Vietnam in overcoming this problem, the European Union has supported to improve the professional skills for ethnic village birth attendants and midwives, upgraded or renovated health stations in disadvantaged regions, and raised the awareness of pregnant women and women of reproductive ages within ethnic minorities. As part of the support, 400 midwives are being trained to improve their knowledge and clinical skills following the ASEAN-UNFPA regional guidelines for minimum requirement for training and accreditation of skilled birth attendants. Koen Duchateau, … [Read more...] about European Union helps Vietnam reduce maternal, infant mortality ratios
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Vietnam’s labor issues likely hamper trade pact with European Union
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam needs to take its revised Labor Code into account as the revision aims to align the law with the ILO’s standards, particularly on issues concerning collective bargaining and freedom of association. EVFTA is “once-in-a-decade” opportunity for Vietnam to integrate into global value chain No major barriers remain for EVFTA: Ambassador UK backs early signing of EVFTA in 2018 Europe businesses back early implementation of EVFTA EVFTA gives advantages to Vietnamese agricultural products EVFTA has legal review completed The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) may not be ratified as soon as expected if Vietnam makes no progress in addressing key labor issues, experts warned. The EVFTA has strict requirements on labor standards Under the labor chapters of the EVFTA, Vietnam is obliged to reform both its legal system and its institutions and practices to ensure the realization of the fundamental principles and rights at … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s labor issues likely hamper trade pact with European Union
European Languages Day to open in Hanoi
Vietnamese young people attended a past edition of the European Language Day. (Photo: Goethe Institute) Hanoi (VNA) - The eighth European Languages Day 2018, which offers a unique opportunity for all budding and passionate linguists to take part in a multi-lingual environment and enjoy a colorful day full of interesting input and exchanges will be held at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi on September 29. The event initiated by the Council of Europe is organised by Hanoi’s EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) every year. This year’s participants include the Aula Cervantes and the British Council, as well as the embassies of France, Italy, Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation and the Goethe Institute. It promises to offer special cultural activities. Representatives of the participating institutions will introduce their respective languages, countries and cultures. At the event, ‘Speak-dating’ is offered, a … [Read more...] about European Languages Day to open in Hanoi
European Languages Day to open
The announcement was made by Deputy Director of Goethe Institute Vietnam Mareike Steinberger at a press conference in Hanoi on September 24. The event was initiated by the Council of Europe and is organised by Hanoi’s EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture) every year. This year’s participants include the Aula Cervantes and the British Council, as well as the embassies of France, Italy, Poland, Finland, Czech Republic, Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation and the Goethe Institute. It promises to offer special cultural activities, according to Deputy Director Mareike Steinberger. Representatives of the participating institutions will introduce their respective languages, countries and cultures. At the event, ‘Speak-dating’ is offered, a format to help people get in touch with different languages instantly. Visitors have the opportunity to learn their first words in English, French, German, Italian, Finnish, Polish, Czech and Spanish. “There will … [Read more...] about European Languages Day to open
European Day of Languages in Vietnam expects to welcome over 700 visitors
The Hanoitimes - If you’re looking for fun activities to improve learning new languages this weekend, consider attending the 8th European Day of Languages in Vietnam. The 8th European Day of Languages in Vietnam is expected to welcome more than 700 visitors, the organizing board announced at a press conference on September 24. European Day of Languages in Vietnam expects to welcome over 700 visitors. Photo: Ha Phuong This annual event is organized by the European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC). This year’s participants include the Aula Cervantes and the British Council, as well as the embassies of France, Italy, Poland, Finland, the Czech Republic, Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation and the Goethe-Institut in Vietnam. The event will be held at Goethe-Institut Hanoi, located in Ba Dinh district on September 29. Many kinds of taster classes will be offered to enable participants to learn some words and communication strategies in English, French, … [Read more...] about European Day of Languages in Vietnam expects to welcome over 700 visitors