The Vietnamese Government must sell its stakes in 91 other SOEs by December 31, 2020. Those companies are now managed by the authorities of Ha Noi and HCM City, the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises, and the ministries of Construction and Industry and Trade. … [Read more...] about Six companies get equitisation plans approved in January-August
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Vietnam in the late 19th century through a lens
Father and son in northern Vietnam. Ao dai with banded collars were worn along with the traditional turban especially at important occasions such as funerals, weddings, etc. These ao dai had five buttons, usually made of ivory, bones, gold, silver, or bronze, depending on the social class of the wearer. … [Read more...] about Vietnam in the late 19th century through a lens
No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
“Anyone in this 'shipper' business will face these situations at least once. I was lucky to get my money back, but other shippers have had to bear the brunt, [for example] drinking five cups of boba tea or eating two servings of family-sized hotpot [that no-show customers left them with]. It's rather saddening." … [Read more...] about No-shows and other fears: Daily life of food delivery workers in Vietnam
Recruitment demand rises, but employers can’t find enough workers
Nguyễn Văn Sang, deputy head of the HCM City Youth Employment Service Center under the HCM City unit of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union, said the centre had asked youth unions to compile a list of working age people and the kind of jobs they prefer. The centre would help connect them with a company in need of employees. … [Read more...] about Recruitment demand rises, but employers can’t find enough workers
