“While applications of 4IR technologies will help the country move up the value chain in products and services, Vietnam should consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry-level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling,” said Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam of ADB. “Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the potential of 4IR to increase productivity but also ensure that 4IR will benefit workers at large.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
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Vietnam eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
According to a World Bank report on Viet Nam's economy released earlier this month, the country is in an excellent position to pull off a strong recovery as GDP growth for the last quarter of last year accelerated to 4.5 per cent, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters human trials
80-year-old vaccine researcher honoured with Hero of Labour title Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien has been awarded with the title of “Hero of Labour in the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) Period” in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the development of the vaccine industry in Vietnam from 2009 – 2019. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters human trials
50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province
In addition, its investment partner NSN Construction and Engineering JSC is a pioneering general contractor in the field of building renewable energy plants, with more than 350MWp of solar power projects implemented nationwide. NSN has 17 years of experience in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, with strong financial, technical, and managerial potential. … [Read more...] about 50MWp solar power plant inaugurated in Binh Dinh province
Vietnamese, Australian PM discuss bilateral ties in phone talks
Hanoi, (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison had a telephone talk on January 21 to discuss bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of shared concern. The Australian PM congratulated Vietnam on outstanding achievements the country gained in 2020 to become a rare model in COVID-19 pandemic control and socio-economic development amid the worst global economic depression in decades. He said he believes that the upcoming 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will be a success. He also congratulated Vietnam on fulfilling the role of ASEAN Chair in 2020 with the successful signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). He thanked Vietnam for supporting turning the ASEAN-Australia Summit into an annual mechanism. PM Morrison said he hopes the Vietnam-Australia relations will be elevated to a strategic partnership in 2023 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Australian PM discuss bilateral ties in phone talks
