Ha Nam (VNA) - Authorities in the northern province of Ha Nam have set a target of creating 16,500 jobs and sending 1,000 workers overseas in 2021. The provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs will continue to coordinate with other agencies and organise events to introduce jobs to workers currently enjoying unemployment benefits. The department will also adopt measures to offer timely support to local enterprises facing problems in production and business, thus helping ensure stable employment. … [Read more...] about Ha Nam targets 17,500 new jobs in 2021
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Nestlé Vietnam honoured for outstanding contributions to State budget
In addition to contributing to the State budget, Nestlé has prioritised sectors which bring profit for the company in line with benefits for society, such as nutrition, mainly focusing on children. It has also contributed to the development of communities in rural areas and managed natural resources for the future. … [Read more...] about Nestlé Vietnam honoured for outstanding contributions to State budget
Panic selling sends VN-Index to biggest losing session in six months
According to analysts, after gaining continuously for the past 30 days, during which the VN-Index rose by 124.48 points, a large-scale correction is not a surprise, but the severity of the freefall this session was a result of the large number of inexperienced investors participating in the market, and those using margin trading. … [Read more...] about Panic selling sends VN-Index to biggest losing session in six months
Employment in Singapore Recovers as 40% of Companies Increase Headcount in 2021: Survey
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 20 January 2021 - Professional recruitment services firm Michael Page Singapore launched the Talent Trends 2021 Report, with a keen eye on Singapore's job market. While hiring activities dipped 35% in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of employers cited their plans to increase headcount numbers this year - indicating an optimistic recovery path. … [Read more...] about Employment in Singapore Recovers as 40% of Companies Increase Headcount in 2021: Survey
UNDP pledges to assist Asia-Pacific in addressing COVID-19 impact
During a meeting with ASEAN member states and Asia-Pacific nations on January 19 in New York, Wignaraja suggested several areas in need of cooperation in the near future such as COVID-19 vaccine distribution, renewable energy and investment in human development. She asked participants to offer ideas on fields that the UNDP needs to prioritise in the Asia-Pacific in the coming time. Speaking at the event, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN Nguyen Phuong Tra highlighted Vietnam’s initial achievements in fighting the pandemic and promoting economic growth as well as challenges faced by the country, including vaccine distribution. She proposed enhancing cooperation to ensure harmony in the building of the UNDP’s development strategy for the 2021-2025 period and regional countries’ national socio-economic development policies. UNDP needs to help regional nations improve institutions, human resources and … [Read more...] about UNDP pledges to assist Asia-Pacific in addressing COVID-19 impact