The economic development of Vietnam's two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, is being held back by a shortage of skilled workers, a conference heard last week. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan (2nd, R), also Minister for Education and Training, in discussion … [Read more...] about Skills shortage biting the bottom line: conference
National workers compensation conference
Workers sue McDonald’s for systematic theft of wages
US workers have accused fast-food giant McDonald's of systematically stealing wages through illicit practices like shaved hours and unpaid overtime. NEW YORK: US workers accused fast-food giant McDonald's on Thursday of systematically stealing wages through illicit … [Read more...] about Workers sue McDonald’s for systematic theft of wages
Live report: Vietnam holds int’l press conference on China’s illicit oil rig
During the conference held in Hanoi at 3:00 pm on Thursday, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry answered questions from representatives of nearly 100 news agencies and newspapers in and outside Vietnam. The event was organised amid tensions caused by China's placement of an oil … [Read more...] about Live report: Vietnam holds int’l press conference on China’s illicit oil rig
Nation elected to UNESCO board
HA NOI (VNS) — Viet Nam's election to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2015 to 2019 term demonstrates the country's increasing status and prestige in the global arena as well as the international community's recognition of her significant contributions to the UN … [Read more...] about Nation elected to UNESCO board
Nation targets growth rate of 5.8%
DA NANG (VNS) - Drastic measures should be taken by ministries, agencies and provinces to meet the 5.8 per cent GDP growth target this year, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told deputies at a national conference on planning and investment yesterday. … [Read more...] about Nation targets growth rate of 5.8%