For the 2019 Roman Calendar New Year, bonuses have been significantly higher than in 2018, Le Minh Tan, director of the HCMC Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs told VnExpress, citing a survey. The survey covered nearly 2,000 enterprises and 415,000 workers. On average, bonuses given by foreign invested enterprises for the New Year was VND9.4 million ($403.65), 70 percent higher than the last, the survey found. For this Roman Calendar New Year, the highest bonus was VND500 million ($21,470), given by a foreign-invested enterprise. For Lunar New Year (Tet), which falls in February, the highest reported bonus was VND1.17 billion ($50,343), coming from a bank headquartered in HCMC. The average reward for Tet offered by enterprises surveyed is over VND10 million ($430.78) per person. Only 4 respondent businesses reported facing difficulties and not giving Tet bonuses for employees. There are still some enterprises that have not announced Tet bonuses for workers, waiting for … [Read more...] about Average New Year bonuses in HCMC up 30 pct
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CONMEBOL asks FIFA to hold Copa America in same years as Euros
South American football confederation CONMEBOL announced on Tuesday that it wants to change its calendar so that the Copa America is held in the same year as the European Championship from 2020. CONMEBOL chief Alejandro Dominguez (R) will need permission from FIFA in order to shift the Copa America from its current calendar AFP/NORBERTO DUARTE The Copa America is usually played the year after the World Cup, with the next edition to be hosted by Brazil in 2019. "I want to make public that we have submitted a request to FIFA to have the Copa America played in even years from 2020," said CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez. As the world's oldest international football tournament is part of FIFA's calendar, the sport's governing body must give the proposal the green light. The Copa America was held in 2016 as a one-off to celebrate the event's centenary, when Dominguez proposed to UEFA the possibility of holding a four-team tournament between the Euro and Copa finalists. That … [Read more...] about CONMEBOL asks FIFA to hold Copa America in same years as Euros
F1 to arrive in Vietnam in 2019
International media have published articles reporting that Formula 1 could have three new Grand Prix events next season, as Miami, Buenos Aires and Hanoi are close to confirming a deal. Hanoi would be next destination for F1 in 2019 According to Auto Motor und Sport, it is likely that the Vietnamese capital will be part of next year’s F1 schedule, and the track will be street circuit. Hanoi’s circuit has already been approved by the International Federation of Automobiles, with its length being more than 5km. a “According to our information, Hanoi and Miami will almost certainly be on the calendar next year. In Buenos Aires, financing of the track renewal and entry fee is not yet clear,” wrote correspondent Michael Schmidt on wheels24.co.za. Many other websites, such as f1today.net, autoweek.com and iol.co.za, also published the news. … [Read more...] about F1 to arrive in Vietnam in 2019
Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: media
TOKYO — Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on January 1, 2019, reports said on Wednesday, as the country works on a legal framework for its first abdication in 200 years. Akihito, 83, expressed a desire in August to abdicate after nearly three decades on the Chrysanthemum Throne, citing his advancing age and weakening health. Major national newspapers --the Yomiuri, Asahi, Mainichi and Nikkei -- cited unnamed sources as saying Crown Prince Naruhito, 56, would succeed his father on New Year’s Day 2019. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga declined to comment on the reports at his regular news conference on Wednesday. After Akihito’s announcement last year, the government established a panel of experts to help decide how best to proceed on an issue fraught with historical and legal challenges. Though abdications have occurred in Japan’s long imperial history there has not been one for 200 years. Under current … [Read more...] about Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: media
VN property awards return for 3rd year
Viet Nam News HCM CITY - PropertyGuru, Asia's leading online property group, and sponsor Kohler have announced that the third annual Vietnam Property Awards will be held in June next year. Speaking at a press conference in HCM City, Terry Blackburn, Asia Property Awards founder and managing director, said the awards would celebrate best property developers, projects and designs in the country's top-tier markets of HCM City and Hà Nội, as well as exciting resort destinations of Phú Quốc, Đà Nẵng and Nha Trang. The awards are given in three categories -- developer, development and design -- covering the residential, commercial and resort segments, with the eligibility period covering current developments with expected completion by December 2019 or earlier. There will also be awards for Best Green Development, Special Recognition in CSR and Special Recognition in Sustainable Development. Nominations are currently being accepted, and submissions can be made by developers, consumers … [Read more...] about VN property awards return for 3rd year