Tel Aviv (VNA) – Vietnam and Israel kicked off negotiation over a labour cooperation agreement with an online meeting on January 21. At the meeting, both sides discussed technical issues to clarify their labour policies and regulations, as well as issues of priority and concern. They agreed to finalise negotiations and sign the agreement as soon as possible in 2021, with a view to bringing more Vietnamese labourers to work in Israel in the field of agriculture. Israel has a high demand for migrant workers, particularly in agriculture, healthcare, construction and restaurants, among others, while Vietnam has an abundant supply of hardworking and educated workforce. Both nations have huge advantage to further collaboration thanks to the complementary nature of the two economies. Vietnamese exports to the Mediterranean Sea country slight fell in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Vietnam witnessed strong surge in its key exports like coffee, footwear, cashew nut, … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Israel begin negotiation over labour cooperation
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Ambassador to promote Swedish literature in VN
During the ambassador’s recent business trip to HCM City to discuss Sweden and Việt Nam’s corporation in the cultural sphere, she met with Huy Hoàng Books, one of the city’s distributors who introduced Swedish publications to local readers. … [Read more...] about Ambassador to promote Swedish literature in VN
Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
According to Thái, IVAC facilities will be able to provide from 6 million to 30 million doses of COVIVAC vaccine yearly. The COVIVAC vaccine can be preserved in temperature conditions from 2-8 degrees Celsius while other international vaccines must be stored at -70 degrees Celsius. … [Read more...] about Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
Flood-affected people receive support from donors
Meanwhile, VNĐ500 million ($22,000), which was raised from a musical performance organised by the Trưng Vương Theatre in Đà Nẵng and ‘Green Dream’ charity club, has been sent to help disaster-affected poor people in mountainous areas of Quảng Nam Province before Tết (lunar New Year). — VNS … [Read more...] about Flood-affected people receive support from donors
American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam
In 1968, former US Army photographer Ronald L. Haeberle documented the tragic Mỹ Lai massacre on March 16, 1968, when 504 unarmed villagers – 182 women, and 173 children and infants – in the centre of now Tịnh Khê Commune, in Sơn Tịnh District, were killed by soldiers of Charlie Company, under the command of Lieutenant Calley. … [Read more...] about American veterans deliver flood relief for Việt Nam