Pinning hopes

Local experts suggest it is necessary to coordinate with employers in the recruitment, organization of training, and retraining of employees to overcome the shortage of qualified workers and contribute to the recovery of production and business activities. Hanoi's authorities will come up with specific solutions to improve the quality of labor and link vocational training with labor market demand, targeting 73.2% of skilled workers by the end of 2023. Submunicipal authorities, experts, and people have shared with Hanoimoi Newspaper the labor market outlook and proposals to address problems related to recruitment and vocational training problems in the city. Local workers are learning sewing skills at the Hanoi Center for Employment Service. Photo: Hanoimoi Newspaper Director of Hanoi Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs Bach Lien Huong : Focus on linking vocational training with enterprises In recent years, vocational training … [Read more...] about Solutions to boost labor quality: Experts

The exhibition of Yakishime-style ceramics aims to help Hanoi residents and visitors understand the diversity of Japanese culture and appreciate Japanese creativity. The ceramics exhibition titled "Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis" will be held from April 4 to 20 at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi, according to the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam. The poster of the “Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis” provided by the Japan Foundation in Vietnam "Yakishime - Earth Metamorphosis" focuses on the ceramic technique of yakishime, the firing of unglazed wares at high temperatures. While one of the most basic means of producing ceramics, yakishime has developed in distinctive directions in Japan. This exhibition introduces an aspect of Japanese culture by examining yakishime from the earliest examples to contemporary works. The earliest known examples of yakishime ware date back to the fourth or fifth century. However, it was not … [Read more...] about Exhibition of traditional Japanese pottery to be opened in Hanoi

The press conference launching the ninth National External Information Service Awards on March 29 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Steering Committee for External Information Service, the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education , the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), and relevant agencies launched the ninth National External Information Service Awards on March 29. The awards aim to honour outstanding authors, works, and publications in the field of external information service and help popularise the country’s development achievements in various areas. The Vietnam News Agency is the standing body of the ninth National External Information Service Awards. Addressing a press conference in Hanoi, Le Hai Binh , alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, and Standing Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee for External Information Service, said that first … [Read more...] about Ninth National External Information Service Awards launched

The phase will be implemented in Cao Bang, Kon Tum, and Ninh Thuan provinces, aiming to empower ethnic youth, especially girls and young women, in boarding secondary schools and neighboring communities to overcome stereotypes and to voice and act on their dreams, hopes, and aspirations in education. Speaking at the event, Justine Sass, Chief of the Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality of UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, said that education can be a true source of empowerment when it addresses the gender-based barriers, stigma, and discrimination that hold learners back from fulfilling their right to education and future life, work and leadership opportunities. “We must harness education's power to unlock the potential of learners in all of their diversity and transform educational institutions to achieve just, equal, and inclusive societies,” she shared. UNESCO Representative to Vietnam Christian Manhart said that the project is expected to contribute to the … [Read more...] about UNESCO continues promoting education for ethnic girls

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfill his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralization of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy highlighted the increasingly enhanced relations between the two countries, saying he hopes bilateral ties will continue to be promoted more strongly. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Saudi Arabian Ambassador applauded the progress in cooperation in recent times. Saudi Arabia is now one of its leading … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador

On March 28, an official welcoming ceremony was held for the Vietnamese Defense Minister and the delegation with 19 series of cannon shots at the RoK Defense Ministry’s headquarters. After the reception, the two defense ministers held talks. The RoK defense minister warmly welcomed his Vietnamese counterpart and military delegation, while highly appreciating the sound relations between the two countries over the past time, especially the increasingly intensive and effective defense relations. Gen. Giang thanked the host for his warm reception, expressing his pleasure to pay an official visit to the RoK as the two countries have just upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. He hoped that the visit would help concretize the two countries' partnership in defense, actively contributing to the bilateral relationship. At the talks, the two ministers discussed regional issues of mutual concern. Gen. Giang noted that peace, cooperation and development are still … [Read more...] about Defense Minister Phan Van Giang holds talks with RoK counterpart

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy in Hanoi on March 29, highly valuing his guest’s activeness in helping strengthen friendship and cooperation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Vietnam Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy (Photo: VNA) The PM expressed his belief that the ambassador will contribute to improved bilateral relations, adding that the Vietnamese Government will order relevant agencies to coordinate with and assist the diplomat to fulfil his duties. Implementing the foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification, and multilateralisation of external relations, and being a good friend, trustworthy partner, and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam wishes to intensify cooperation with Middle Eastern countries, of which Saudi Arabia is a major and influential nation, PM Chinh noted. Ambassador Mohammed Ismaeil A. Dahlwy … [Read more...] about PM Pham Minh Chinh receives Saudi Arabian ambassador