Maintaining a bonus on special occasions, including Lunar New Year, is an important policy. Employees look forward to this bonus to bring to their hometown or add to their savings. Employees are gifted bonuses that can greatly fluctuate in value – from the equivalent of a month’s salary to an employee’s annual salary – dependent on the firm’s performance the year prior. In general, a bonus of an extra month’s salary has been the standard in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Companies scramble to ensure Lunar New Year pay bonuses
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Vietnam records first Covid-19 community transmissions in two months
Recently, he went to a local hospital for a health check after developing fever, cough and a sore throat. He was confirmed positive with the novel coronavirus once on Wednesday night. The second test results confirmed early Thursday that he was positive. … [Read more...] about Vietnam records first Covid-19 community transmissions in two months
Vietnamese hospital, enterprise ink telemedicine cooperation deal with S.Korean hospital
Pursuant to the MoU, the two hospitals, along with V-Health Social Enterprise for Health Co. Ltd., will participate in a program allowing patients from Xanh Pon Hospital to access medical consultation services, examinations, and treatment options offered by Korea University Anam Hospital. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese hospital, enterprise ink telemedicine cooperation deal with S.Korean hospital
First batch of Vietnamese rice exported to the UK under UKVFTA
In 2019, the UK, the world’s ninth-largest rice importer, splashed out US$531 million buying 671,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice. However, Vietnamese rice only accounted for 0.24 per cent of the UK’s total rice imports. Top rice exporters to the UK included India (22 per cent of market share), Pakistan (18 per cent), Spain (11 per cent), Italy (10.9 per cent), and Thailand (9.2 per cent). — VNS … [Read more...] about First batch of Vietnamese rice exported to the UK under UKVFTA
Thai investors eye more investment opportunities in Việt Nam
Meanwhile, Chairman of TVBC Sanan Angubolkul mentioned a number of reasons for Thai businesses to invest in Việt Nam, including political stability, successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic, abundant and quality workforce, and attractive investment incentives, potential domestic market with large purchasing power, and open investment environment. … [Read more...] about Thai investors eye more investment opportunities in Việt Nam