A view of the seminar in Osaka city, Japan. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Promoting cooperation between Vietnam and Japan in education and sending trainees/nurses was the main focus of discussion at a recent seminar in Japan’s Osaka city. Speaking at the event on September 29, Vietnamese Consul General in Osaka Ngo Trinh Ha stressed ample room remains for the two countries to boost their cooperation in labour, including nurses. About 380,000 Vietnamese labourers are working in Japan, with 200,000 trainees and more than 10,000 working in the nursing sector, of them about 2,000 sent to Japan under the Economic Partnership Agreement ( EPA ), heard the seminar. Enhancing the sending and reception of interns and nurses not only meets Japan 's needs but also addresses Vietnam 's demand for nurses as the Southeast Asian nation’s population aging is predicted to accelerate in the future. Hayashi Takaharu, Chairman of Japan’s Avance Group that has admitted more than 50,000 … [Read more...] about Seminar talks Vietnam-Japan labour cooperation potential
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‘Pho’ becomes popular dish among Japanese in Vietnam
Japanese prefer soups, so it is not surprising when pho becomes a popular dish among the Japanese community in Vietnam. Hiroe K. from Tokyo had lived in Hanoi for years before moving to Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, she did not often eat out but she chose pho whenever she had a chance. Hiroe can eat pho once to twice per month. In Ho Chi Minh City, she even pays more attention to pho . “It is interesting as I can easily find a pho restaurant when stepping out of my house. My friends often recommend me [ pho with] flank steak, brisket, and beef tendon, but I find it hard to remember them so I usually order a special bowl of pho,' she said. “As its name suggests, the dish is special as you can enjoy many types of beef. [It’s] very delicious!” Hiroe found that the key difference between pho in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is that pho in the Vietnamese capital is not served with herbs. Meanwhile, pho restaurants in the southern metropolis provide … [Read more...] about ‘Pho’ becomes popular dish among Japanese in Vietnam
Vietnam Phở Festival 2023: A chance for cultural connection
Editor’s note: People from Vietnam and abroad expressed their thoughts on the Vietnamese national dish on the occasion of the 'Vietnam Phở Festival 2023,' to be held in Tokyo next month. The following comments have been edited by Tuoi Tre News for clarity, consistency, and coherence. Micka Chu from France: ' Pho was the first Vietnamese dish I liked' When I first came to Vietnam seven years ago, I was not acquainted with Vietnamese food. When I came across a large and fragrant bowl of pho with lots of vegetables, I knew I had found something I could eat. Pho was the first Vietnamese dish I liked, and it helped open the door to other Vietnamese dishes. Micka Chu enjoys ' pho' in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Son Trang / Tuoi Tre I think the Vietnam Phở Festival 2023 in Tokyo is an opportunity to connect Japanese and Vietnamese culture. The festival will not only bring pho to Japan but also many 'versions' of the dish to the Japanese people, … [Read more...] about Vietnam Phở Festival 2023: A chance for cultural connection
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
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
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