Hanoi 3rd in JLL's City Momentum Index The Asia-Pacific is home to 19 of the top 20 cities on the sixth City Momentum Index published by JLL, highlighting the continuing shift of fast urban growth from the West to the East. Overall, Indian and Chinese cities dominate the rankings, accounting for three quarters of the top 20. Leading the pack are Bengaluru and Hyderabad in India, with Hanoi third. “Asia continues to show strong momentum, with cities that are successfully expanding their innovation economy punching above their weight in terms of attracting capital, companies, and people,” said Mr. Jeremy Kelly, Director of Global Research at JLL. “It’s clear that the tech sector is a key driver of both real estate and economic momentum - driven by large technology firms as well as dynamic startups in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ho Chi Minh City and Shenzhen.” Although the global economic cycle is in its late stages, there are still many cities in the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/1
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International Convention on Civil and Political rights
5/18/2016 - 14:33 (VOVworld) – The spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights made inaccurate and false remarks at recent gatherings in Hanoi and HCM city under the pretext of environmental protection following the mass deaths of fish along Vietnam’s central coast. The remarks questioned Vietnam’s respect for and protection of its citizen’s rights and freedoms. More 8/14/2015 - 16:53 (VOVworld) – Lawmakers continued to give opinions on the draft law on belief and religion on Friday. More 11/19/2014 - 15:31 (VOVworld) – The International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the International Law on Human Rights state that employees deserve a safe, equable work environment that has no discrimination or forced work, and offers a salary and vacation. That was a topic at the 14th informal ASEM seminar in Hanoi on human rights and business. More 6/24/2014 - 16:04 (VOVworld) – Freedom to … [Read more...] about International Convention on Civil and Political rights
Vietnam ensures labor rights
(VOVworld) - The International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the International Law on Human Rights state that employees deserve a safe, equable work environment that has no discrimination or forced work, and offers a salary and vacation. That was a topic at the 14th informal ASEM seminar in Hanoi on human rights and business. … [Read more...] about Vietnam ensures labor rights
Vietnam ensures labor right
(VOVworld) - The International Convention on Civil and Political Rights and the International Law on Human Rights state that employees deserve a safe, equable work environment that has no discrimination or forced work, and offers a salary and vacation. That was a topic is a topic at the 14th informal ASEM seminar in Hanoi on human rights and business. … [Read more...] about Vietnam ensures labor right
VN praises Thai human rights
GENEVA — Viet Nam praises Thailand for its record in implementing human rights at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Thailand at the 12th session of the working group of the Human Rights Council on Wednesday. Ambassador Vu Dung, Head of the Viet Nam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation and other international organisations in Geneva, said Viet Nam took note of the human rights-based approach applied by Thailand in the implementation of laws and development policies. He said achievements by Thailand in social-economic development, protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially in the fields of poverty eradication, education, healthcare and gender equality amply testified to this. Viet Nam applauded Thailand's commitments to the core international human rights strategy and her serious co-operation with UN mechanisms on human rights. The ambassador said Viet Nam was pleased to note the recent developments in Thailand … [Read more...] about VN praises Thai human rights