Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
Deputy PM Minh appreciated the National Security Advisor, Trade Representative and Secretary of State of the US for listening to and taking note of the concern of the two countries’ business communities during the USTR’s investigation into Vietnam’s monetary policy and timber materials under Act 1974’ Section 301. … [Read more...] about US supports a strong, independent, prosperous Vietnam
IBM appoints Phạm Thị Thu Diệp to lead IBM Vietnam
A senior leader with more than 23 years of expertise in Việt Nam's IT industry, she started her career at TRG International, a market-leading global professional services firm focused on delivering technical excellence. She also held several positions at Exact, an ERP and cloud business software firm. She joined IBM in early 2011 and has held diverse leadership positions in Services and Hybrid Cloud Software business. Prior to her current appointment, she served as Country Manager, Cloud and Cognitive Software, IBM Vietnam. … [Read more...] about IBM appoints Phạm Thị Thu Diệp to lead IBM Vietnam
SCIC to invest VND8 trillion in Vietnam Airlines
SCIC has selected a world-renowned audit firm to help evaluate the enterprise value of Vietnam Airlines. SCIC is also working with the airline, the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises and other relevant agencies to ensure effective, careful and lawful investment in Vietnam Airlines. … [Read more...] about SCIC to invest VND8 trillion in Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam obtains important achievements in empowering girls
Vietnam has issued the National Strategy on Gender Equality for the period 2011-2020 with the aim of raising awareness, narrowing the gender gap and enhancing the status of women; actively implementing international and regional initiatives to promote the protection of women's rights and fight discrimination against women. The goal of equality between men and women and empowering women and girls, one of the three millennium goals (MDG 2013), was completed by Vietnam before the 2015 deadline, making Vietnam one of countries that eliminated gender gap the fastest in the past 20 years. … [Read more...] about Vietnam obtains important achievements in empowering girls