Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai hosted a reception for Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry on August 11. He affirmed that the cooperation between HCM City and Singapore not only brings benefits to the city but also is an important factor contributing to the common development of Vietnam-Singapore relations. Along with potential fields such as smart city building, urban management and green economy, the city expects to strengthen collaboration and share experience in startup development, helping the city become an innovative start-up centre of the country and the region, the official said. He hoped that Singapore will share experience to improve the dialogue mechanism between the government and foreign businesses in a bid to remove difficulties in the investment process. The city leaders also pledge to create the most favourable conditions for Singaporean enterprises to do long-term business … [Read more...] about HCM City, Singapore enhance cooperation on human resources development
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GDP delegation commemorates President Ho Chi Minh
In a solemn and respectful atmosphere, the delegation expressed their deep gratitude to and respect for President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Party and people of Vietnam and the father of the Vietnamese armed forces, a national hero, and a world-honored man of culture. Though President Ho Chi Minh passed away, his great career and noble example always stay with the homeland and the Vietnam People’s Army. His thought, morality, and lifestyle always serve as the ideological foundation, the guideline for all actions, guiding the way for the revolutionary cause of Vietnam to go from one victory to another. At the event, General Can and his entourage promised to constantly study and follow President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and style. They will exert all-out efforts to complete all assignments, contributing to the victorious realization of resolutions adopted at the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th Military Party Congress. They will also contribute to speeding … [Read more...] about GDP delegation commemorates President Ho Chi Minh
Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC
Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association (VIFA) in HCMC spotlighted the long-lasting traditional friendship between Vietnam and India, saying the two countries have always supported each other in their struggles for national independence in the past, and in the national construction and development at present. Lap expressed his wish to for further coordination and support from the Indian Consulate General in HCMC and the Indian Business Association in Vietnam in organizing people-to-people events in the city, contributing to consolidating and developing the good traditional friendship and solidarity between the two nations. For his part, Indian Consul General in HCMC Madan Mohan Sethi affirmed Vietnam is always the most important partner of his country in Southeast Asia. According to the diplomat, now is the most appropriate time for India and Vietnam to further promote cooperation activities, especially … [Read more...] about Indian Independence Day marked in HCMC
Places short of teachers due to low wages
The virtual conference takes place in all cities and provinces According to the Ministry of Education and Training, the average teacher/class ratio has not met the requirements under the new education program initiated in 2018. Currently, the education sector still lacks teachers of English and Informatics for primary schools and Music and Fine Arts subjects for high schools when applying for the General Education Program 2018 from the school year 2022 - 2023. At the conference, leaders of the education sector in cities and provinces continued moaning about the problem of teacher shortage. Mr. Tran The Cuong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training in the capital city of Hanoi proposed that the Government should allow schools with large numbers of students to have three vice principals. He recommended that the government should allow schools to sign working contracts with professional teaching as well as to allow schools in Hanoi to raise the building block … [Read more...] about Places short of teachers due to low wages
ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Vietnam
As a long-standing technology partner of Audi globally, ABB E-mobility was selected to deliver its market-leading electric vehicle chargers in Vietnam for the launch of new all-electric Audi e-tron GT quattro, Audi’s first electric car to hit the Vietnamese market. Like many similar Asian countries, Vietnam is experiencing rapid urbanization. The rate of car ownership is forecasted to grow thirty-five-fold from 2010 to 2050. To help mitigate the environmental impact of this increase, it is vital that the sector evolves by embracing e-mobility solutions. ABB Wallbox charger 2022 marks many changes in the electric vehicle market in Vietnam. Reputable car manufacturers, such as Audi, have realized their plans by bringing electric car models to the country. While the Vietnamese government’s incentives for e-mobility is still in the first phase, the progress in e-mobility being driven by well established vehicle manufacturers shows the important role that electric … [Read more...] about ABB and Audi cooperate to drive e-mobility adoption in Vietnam
Shares finish week higher on the back of steel, securities sectors
A worker checks products at a storage facility of Hoa Phat Group (HPG). The company's shares surged 2.4 per cent on Friday. — Photo hoaphat.com.vn Vietnamese shares finished the week higher, ending several days of sell-offs with a rebound fuelled by securities and steel stocks. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange, the VN-Index rose 0.82 per cent to close at 1,262.33 points. The VN-Index had lost 0.54 per cent in the last two days. More than 541.7 million shares worth VND13 trillion (US$555.7 million) were traded on the southern exchange. The market's breadth was positive with 273 stocks climbing, of which eight hit ceiling prices, while 166 declined. The VN30-Index, which tracks the 30 biggest stocks on HoSE, jumped 0.68 per cent, to 1,280.96 points. In the VN-30 index, gainers included Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), FPT Corporation (FPT), PetroVietnam Gas JSC (GAS), HDBank (HDB), Hoa Phat Group (HPG), Military Bank (MBB), Masan Group (MSN), Mobile World Group (MWG), … [Read more...] about Shares finish week higher on the back of steel, securities sectors
PM urges favorable environment for businesses
A strong business community will build an independent and highly resilient economy. Localities are expected to further create a favorable environment for business operation, especially in simplifying administrative formalities and avoiding petty corruption. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the conference. Photos: Nhat Bac Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed the view during a conference between the Government’s leader and business community on August 11, which drew the participation of 1,200 delegates from a business association and local companies. According to Chinh, more than two years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam has now put the situation under control and maintained positive growth. Vietnam’s GDP during the six months expanded by 6.42%, higher than the 5.74% rate in the same period last year, and equivalent to the growth rate recorded in the pre-pandemic period 2016-2019 (6.38%). In addition, Chinh also pointed out high … [Read more...] about PM urges favorable environment for businesses
Plan approved to promote people’s law accessibility
The Customs Department of Ho Chi Minh City (Illustrative photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision approving a plan to improve people’s law accessibility. The overall goal of this plan, to be carried out nationwide from 2023 to 2030, is to roll out and implement measures and tasks in a timely, effective, and comprehensive manner to improve people’s accessibility to law , as well as agencies and organisations’ sense of responsibility towards assisting people in this regard, thereby helping promote the public’s understanding of, adherence to, and use of law to protect their rights and legitimate interests. Among its targets, the plan looks to review and propose all-round, effective and feasible policies and regulations on law access that are appropriate to each period, while raising the awareness, sense of responsibility, and habit of learning about and complying with law among the community, especially children, poor … [Read more...] about Plan approved to promote people’s law accessibility
Vietnam joins Foodex 2018 in Japan
Foodex is Asia’s the largest exhibition dedicated to food and drinks across Japan and the whole world. Up to 20 participating businesses come from cities and provinces with strength in agro-fisheries such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Nghe An, BacGiang, NinhBinh, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, Can Tho, KienGiang, Lam Dong and Ca Mau. On display are Vietnamese specialty fruits, vegetables, processed aquatic products and fish oil, organic pepper, seedless lemon, rice-derived food, cakes and fruit drinks. Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export to Japan hit 130 million USD in 2017, up nearly 70 percent. The four-day exhibition attracts 3,350 firms from 80 countries and territories worldwide, and 85,000 visitors.-VNA VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam joins Foodex 2018 in Japan
Generali Vietnam shining at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022
The Second Proposal enabled the company to be consistently ranked first in social media shares by YouNet Media during the campaign’s roll-out period, significantly improving its brand awareness, consideration, and preference scores with more than 40 million reaches, 35 million views, and 10 million engagements achieved. The campaign has also contributed to Generali’s market-leading position in R-NPS measuring overall customer satisfaction. The Second Proposal is an integrated marketing campaign launched by Generali on the occasion of Valentine's Day. The campaign comprised a music video inspired by classic love stories, with impressive LED displays showcasing romantic proposal messages on major streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to carry messages of lifetime bonding from Generali to its customers and the community. The campaign culminated in a spectacular show featuring popular artists such as Duc Phuc, LyLy, and Osad, delivering great music experiences while … [Read more...] about Generali Vietnam shining at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022