Organised by the Vietnam Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), the two-day conference gathered representatives from social insurance bodies and agencies involved in the field of the countries, and from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the ASEAN.In his opening speech at the event, Vice Minister of the MoLISA Doan Mau Diep praised Thailand’s initiative of organising labour conferences at ministerial and senior-official levels among the five countries.Participants of the 4th CLMTV Senior Labour Officials' Meeting pose for a group photo (Source: VNA)He said the functions have helped the CLMTV group bolster their management of cross-border migrant workers, bring practical benefits for their residents and each country’s economic development.Diep stressed that the theme of the conference reflects a commitment made at the 2nd CLMTV Ministerial Conference on Labour Cooperation in August 2017. The minister added it is also in line with the five … [Read more...] about CLMTV countries discuss social insurance for migrant workers
Philippine helps private sector on government’s infrastructure…
Government reforms supported by ADB under the Expanding Private Participation in Infrastructure Program (EPPIP) subprogram 2 seek to create the enabling policy environment that will allow public-private partnership (PPP) projects to flourish using private sector expertise and innovation.“PPPs can raise the quality of life for citizens by providing reliable public services through efficient infrastructure. Reforms under the EPPIP program have been successful in stimulating the PPP market and improving the quality of infrastructure projects in the Philippines,” said ADB Senior Trade Specialist Ms. Cristina Lozano.With its fast-growing economy, archipelagic geography, expanding population, and rapid urbanization, the Philippine government aims to raise infrastructure investments to 7.4% of gross domestic product by 2022 from 5.1% in 2016.Reforms under the EPPIP program have been successful in stimulating the PPP market and improving the quality of infrastructure projects in … [Read more...] about Philippine helps private sector on government’s infrastructure…
Vietnamese puppetry shines in Russia
A performance by the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre in Russia (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Artists from the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre treated Vietnamese expatriates in Russia to a show at the Hanoi-Moscow Complex (Incentra) on August 21. The show drew a crowded audience and rounds of applause. Earlier, the Vietnamese troupe took part in the Petrushka World Puppet Carnival in Yekaterinburg from August 12 – 20. The event attracted the participation of 30 countries, with 40 performances staged. Vietnam won top prize and was recognised as the best puppet-design team. While in Yekaterinburg, the troupe also hosted a show for the Vietnamese community. General Manager of the theatre Ngo Thanh Thuy said that the team is deeply moved when performing for Vietnamese in Russia. According to Thuy, many expatriates said since they moved to Russia, this was the second time they had saw a show by a national art troupe of Vietnam in the host country. They … [Read more...] about Vietnamese puppetry shines in Russia
RoK painters join art exhibition in HCM City
Kwon Jung-ho, one of the Korean artists join the art exhibition (Photo: www.koreanartistproject.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese painters and their peers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are joining an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City within an exchange programme themed “Meeting HCM City and Daegu”. The exhibition features 44 artworks on materials like oil, lacquer, silk and acrylic, created by 11 Vietnamese artists and Korean painters Choi Sang-dae, Kwon Jung-ho and Kim Jin-hyuk. The drawings introduce the countries’ natural landscapes and history, including Vietnam’s rivers and traditional dances, along with Daegu Stadium and shrines in the RoK. Luong Bien Luu, one of the Vietnamese artists, said the event is a chance for the painters to improve their skills and bolster cultural exchange. Speaking at the opening ceremony, RoK painter Kim Jin-Hyuk expressed his hope that relations between HCM City and Daegu will expand further in the future. The … [Read more...] about RoK painters join art exhibition in HCM City
Nearly 40,000 State personnel removed from pay list since 2015
State agencies removed 39,823 officials from the pay list from 2015 to August 2018, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ spokesperson Vu Dang Minh. Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Minh said that as part of efforts to implement a Government decree, 5,778 people were removed in 2015, 11,923 in 2016, 12,660 in 2017 and 9,462 in the first seven months of 2018. Of the total, 34,515 officials, or 86.67 percent, were removed as they were at retirement age, 5,234 people of them quit their jobs, 29 people left their jobs after training courses, and 40 others got jobs outside of the State sector. Public non-business agencies led in the number of those people with 27,102, followed by public servants at the communal level with 6,141 officials, Party agencies and organisations with 1,646, State-owned enterprises with 192, and associations with 16 people. Ministries, sectors and localities have drastically re-organised and streamlined their operations to be more simple and … [Read more...] about Nearly 40,000 State personnel removed from pay list since 2015
Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital
At the meeting (Photo: hcmcpv.org.vn)So said Le Minh Triet, Chairman of the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city, during a meeting held on August 20th by the city Union of Friendship Organizations in collaboration with the city Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association, to mark the Hungarian National Day (August 20th). According to Mr. Triet, in 2017, Ho Chi Minh city’s district 1 and Budapest’s district 11; and the Ho Chi Minh city Conservatory of Music and Hungary’s famous Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music also established cooperative relationships. In 2018, Hungary National Trade Centre was set up in Ho Chi Minh city, helping raise the two-way trade turnover; however, the figure has not reached USD400 million. He added that since its establishment, the Vietnam – Hungary Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh city had made positive contribution to developing the friendly and cooperative relationship between the two countries. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city increases cooperation with Hungarian capital
Tay Ninh should become high-quality agricultural hub: PM
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (standing) at the meeting with leaders of Tay Ninh province (Photo: VNA) At a meeting with the provincial leaders on August 21st, PM Phuc said that having strengths in organic farming together with intensive processing, the province should continue expanding processing models, and developing additional goods and services. Alongside economic development, the province should pay attention to sustainable environmental protection, especially sewage and forest environment issues. Urging the locality to pay due attention to the fight against smuggling, trade fraud, and counterfeit goods through border gates, he laid stress on the need of combining socio-economic development with ensuring defence and security in the border areas. He asked relevant ministries and branches to recommend mechanisms and policies facilitating conditions for the province to carry out infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Transport was requested to submit the pre-feasibility study … [Read more...] about Tay Ninh should become high-quality agricultural hub: PM
Hanoi – Vietnam’s image in international friends’ eyes
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)He made the remarks at a reception for heads of Vietnamese representative agencies abroad term 2018-2021 on August 20th. During the reception, he gave the guests an overview on the city’s development over the past time, adding the city had always identified foreign affairs as an efficient tool for the city’s socio-economic development. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam expressed his thanks for the precious support of the city in foreign activities, especially people-to-people diplomacy, as well as reception for international guests. Stressing that Hanoi is the image of the country in international friends’ eyes, ambassadors and consuls general showed their desire to help Hanoi become a centre of large international meetings, an attractive destination for healthcare, education and training, and tourism./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Hanoi – Vietnam’s image in international friends’ eyes
Hanoi hopes for increased cooperation with Finnish localities
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)He made the statement when being received by Ngo Thi Thanh Hang, Party Central Committee member and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, on August 20th. Agreeing with the Finnish Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms Hang informed him of the Hanoi delegation’s visit to Finland in June in which the two sides discussed issues of joint concern, including the development of smart city and social welfare. According to Ms Hang, Hanoi learned from the experience of Helsinki in addressing the city’s challenges. She also expressed her hope in reinforcing the cooperative and friendly relationship between the two cities, including exchanges, tourism, culture, education and vocational training. “Hanoi and South Ostrobothnia Region has also reviewed 10 years of cooperation, opening up new ways for developing the cooperation in potential areas,” she added. She expressed her belief that Ambassador Kari Kahiluoto would be a bridge for … [Read more...] about Hanoi hopes for increased cooperation with Finnish localities
World No 1 Halep withdraws from Connecticut Open
World No 1 Simona Halep lost in the Cincinnati final to Kiki Bertens on Sunday. — AFP Photo Viet Nam News LOS ANGELES — World number one Simona Halep withdrew from the WTA Connecticut Open on Monday with a leg injury, the day after losing the Cincinnati final to Kiki Bertens. The Romanian, who cited soreness in her right Achilles, said she still plans to take part in the upcoming US Open. "I need to recover in time for the US Open," she said. This would have been Halep’s third tournament in as many weeks. She won the WTA Montreal event before being runner-up in Cincinnati, losing in three sets to Dutchwoman Bertens on Sunday. "I really wanted to play it (Connecticut) and I saw that many fans bought tickets to see me here, but I feel very sore with my Achilles, and I need some rest," she added. "I had so many matches in the last two weeks, so it’s tough. See you next year, and all the best." The 26-year-old Halep will be replaced in the draw by lucky loser … [Read more...] about World No 1 Halep withdraws from Connecticut Open