Large corrugated metal roofs, small corrugated metal roofs and farmland. Satellite images of Tan Vinh Hiep Commune in the southern province of Binh Duong don’t show much more, but on the earth, these pictures are worth more than the proverbial thousand words – they tell a thousand stories, and counting. The commune stands just an hour's drive north of Ho Chi Minh City in Tan Uyen Town, and the satellite images are typical of Vietnam's economy in the 21st century. The large corrugated metal roofs are those that cover factories spanning thousands of square meters. Such factories have been the core economic component of both Tan Uyen and the whole province for decades. And most of these factories belong to foreign direct investment (FDI) companies. Surrounding the factories are the small corrugated metal roofs, just over 2 meters wide, dozens of meters long, branching out from the roads and alleyways around the factories. These are the roofs of dormitories for migrant workers … [Read more...] about The dark side of FDI in Vietnam
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Ministry calls for improved staff and human resourcesDeputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to review the employment, management and assessment of State employees' performance to improve government workers' skills. The review is also expected to detect any shortcomings and to suggest measures to improve the legal framework governing State employees. The ministry has been asked to cooperate with other ministries and agencies to develop policies to attract talented people to State offices. The employers should also pay attention to assessing and recognising capable personnel. Deputy PM Binh urged the ministry to speed up the streamlining of State employees as part of efforts to implement a resolution by the Politburo of the Central Committee of Vietnam Communist Party last year, which calls for at least 10 percent of government staff and officers in ministries, localities and government agencies on the State payroll in various sectors to be reduced … [Read more...] about Social News 25/6
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Russian centre director praised for fostering relations with Vietnam An insignia was presented to the Director of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi, Zubtsova Elena Robertovna, on May 17 to recognise her efforts in fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between Vietnam and Russia. The insignia, named "For peace and friendship among nations", was granted by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO). VUFO Chairman Vu Xuan Hong said Zubtsova Elena Robertovna has worked in Vietnam for many years. She used to be a Russian language editor at the Voice of Vietnam, a collaborator with the Lao dong (Labour) newspaper, the head of the Russian Cooperation Agency's office in Vietnam, and a counsellor at the Russian Embassy in Vietnam. She has made significant contributions to the amity and affiliation between the two peoples, especially in science, arts, culture and education, Hong added. She has also assisted activities held by the Vietnam - Russia … [Read more...] about Social News 18/5
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Quang Ninh welcomes nearly 2 million visitors The northern province of Quang Ninh received nearly 2 million visitors in the first two months of the year, up three per cent from the same period last year with international visitor numbers increasing by 10 per cent, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Spiritual relics like Yen Tu Buddhist relic, Ba Vang Pagoda, Cua Ong Temple, and Cai Bau Pagoda attracted the most visitors, it said. The province's localities have organised art performances and sports and traditional games for visitors. The province reported that revenues from tourism in the period are estimated at more than VND1.2 trillion (US$53.7 million), a year-on year increase of 14 per cent. Boasting a 250km long coastline, Quang Ninh is famous for Ha Long Bay, one of the world's natural wonders. Tourists are also attracted by its many beautiful beaches like Bai Chay, Titop, Quan Lan, Minh Chau, Ngoc Vung, and others. Acacia forests a big … [Read more...] about Social News 1/3
Labour agency vows to help workers
Labour agency vows to help workers (02-01-2009) In the face of a massive worker lay-off, Mai Duc Chinh, vice chairman of the General Confederation of Labour, talks to Tin Tuc [the News] about the problem and what needs to be done. Could you elaborate on the current wave of lay-offs? It is estimated that 22,000 workers have lost their jobs so far. Most of the jobs are in the export-oriented sector whose orders have dried up as a result of the financial crisis. It is pregnant women and mothers who suffer the most because no employer is willing to accept them at the moment. Such cases number 352. However, the situation is not so alarming given that up to 20,000 laid-off workers have managed to find jobs elsewhere, leaving the actual rate of unemployment this year not much above past years. Let's take Ho Chi Minh City, for example. Enterprises have recruited 5,000 of the 7,000 laid-off workers. So the actual number of jobless workers fluctuates between 1,700 and 2,000. It is rumoured that … [Read more...] about Labour agency vows to help workers