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Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam is named among most attractive employer in 2022. — Photo Courtesy of Monelez Kinh Do Vietnam Snack producer Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has been named one of the 50 most attractive employer brands for Vietnamese students in 2022, according to a survey. This is the first year that Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has been named. The company was ranked the 11th most attractive employer for Engineering – Mechanical – Manufacturing and ranked 12th in the Economics – Management – Commerce field. The survey was conducted among more than 13,667 Vietnamese students of 10 majors from 120 universities across the country to measure employer attractiveness to students. The ranking method is based on the results of Vietnamese students' votes on each employer brand through five stages of talent attraction - awareness, interest, action, desire and first choice. The survey was conducted by INTAGE Vietnam, a research consultancy company associated with Anphabe. Mondelez Kinh … [Read more...] about Mondelez ranked among most attractive employer brands

The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the USDA Cooperators, organized the ‘Saigon Burger Showcase’ on Friday to promote American food culture and the high-quality of U.S. agricultural products. The event featured three local chefs demonstrating creative ways to reinvent the traditional burger, a classic American staple, using a wide range of nutrious and healthy ingredients, including beef, pork, poultry, potatoes, cheese, and many other fusion U.S. products. The showcase was attended by U.S. Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Marie C. Damour, food and beverage influencers, industry leaders, and media representatives. Chefs prepare 5-star burgers for guests at the Saigon Burger Showcase at Sofitel Plaza in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News During the opening remarks, Consul General Marie C. Damour stated that as the food and beverage sector in Vietnam is growing … [Read more...] about Burger show hits Ho Chi Minh City to promote U.S. agricultural products

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (left) meets President of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on July 1  . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on July 1 had a meeting with President of the Philippines Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr as part of her visit to the country to attend the latter's swearing-in ceremony. Vice President Xuan conveyed congratulations from President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Vietnamese leaders to the Philippine President. The Vice President expressed her belief that with his rich experience and determination to bring practical benefits to the people during his presidency, President Marcos will lead the Philippines to develop prosperously and affirm the country’s important role and position in the region and in the world. She also conveyed a letter from President Nguyen Xuan Phuc inviting President Marcos and his wife to visit Vietnam soon. The Philippine President thanked Vice President Xuan and the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Vice President meets with foreign leaders in Philippines

Ascend Vietnam Ventures has exceeded its US$50 million target for its flagship early-stage venture capital fund, AVV Alpha. Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV), the fund led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai, is seeking the next wave of globally iconic startups emerging from Vietnam. Eddie Thai is speaking at a growth event for founders. Photos: AVV The team has increased its investments in startups in Vietnam, seeding up to US$2 million into 25 startups next year and following on with checks of up to $5 million. With the new fund, AVV has been exploring a broad range of tech opportunities including those in financial inclusion, education, and future of work. AVV Alpha is backed by a mix of investors from Asia, Europe, and the US, including development finance institutions, funds, corporate VCs, and high-net-worth individuals from leading local and regional companies. It has picked ten startups in the past nine months, including Kilo (SaaS & wholesale … [Read more...] about Ascend Vietnam Ventures seeks building global startups in Vietnam

A driver's blood alcohol level is measured at a checkpoint on Tran Hung Dao Street, Bac Ninh city. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Statistics reveal that traffic accidents have dropped in all three criteria of incidents, fatalities and injuries in the first five months of 2022. This is equivalent to a decrease of 800 accidents (14.46%), 30 fatalities (1.07%), and 875 injuries (22.145) compared to the same period last year. Reports from the Office of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) said that since the beginning of this year, there have been 4,733 traffic accidents , which resulted in 2,761 deaths and left 3,078 people injured. The MoT has been working closely with other ministries, departments and localities to have a comprehensive and stringent action plan to effectively ensure traffic safety and order. The ministry also places focus on newly-emerged accident-prone spots, enhancing security and traffic signage, raising awareness, and giving out instructions for traffic … [Read more...] about Traffic accidents decline in five months

The artists are released on bail and waiting for the handling of the case from Spanish authorities. Two Vietnamese citizens are under investigations in Spain for accusation of sexual abuse of adolescents and privacy infringement. According to the Embassy of Vietnam in Spain, police in the Spanish island of Mallorca on June 25 announced that they arrested two Vietnamese nations for allegation of “sexual abuse of teenagers” and “privacy infringement.” Currently, the pair is released on bail and waiting for Spanish authorities’ decisions. Guardia Civil in Andratx. File photo After learning about the case, the embassy has taken citizen protection measures and worked with local authorities to get updated on the citizens ’ situation and ensure that Vietnamese citizens are well protected. Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked the embassy to keep an eye on the case to ensure citizen protection measures fully observed in accordance with … [Read more...] about Two famous Vietnamese artists under investigations over alleged sexual assaults in Spain

The intensive care unit (ICU) has 22 beds, but is having to serve 29 now. Doctors have had to set up extra beds in the unit. Previously, every patient that experienced second septic shock was immediately be transferred from the general ward to the ICU but now, the unit is only taking patients who have experienced the second septic shock and need to be on a ventilator. In the past three weeks, the number of admissions to the ICU has risen to three times the normal at six-seven cases per day, and doctors have been overwhelmed. Doctors set up equipment to treat a 19-year-old woman transferred Thursday from Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province. Five days before she was admitted Tuesday to the provincial General Hospital, the woman had high fever and muscle pain for five days. She … [Read more...] about HCMC ICU overwhelmed with dengue fever patients

A Vietnamese selects lychee at a AEON's supermarket in Japan. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnamese Goods Week 2022 is taking place at over 350 supermarkets and stores run by retail giant AEON across Japan and on its website until June 3. lychee from Vietnam for sale at the AEON supermarket chain across Japan, as compared to only 5 tonnes last year. Vietnamese Ambassador to Vietnam Vu Hong Nam (left), Soichi Okazaki - Executive Officer, ASEAN Business of AEON (centre) and Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh at the opening ceremony of the event. (Photo: VNA) During a working session with Okazaki on July 1, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam appreciated AEON's contributions to trade relations between the two countries. AEON does not only help bring Vietnamese agricultural products and other goods to the Japanese market, but also contributes to developing a high quality production system in Vietnam, thereby increasing the incomes of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Goods Week underway in Japan