John Hendra who came from Canada began working for UNDP in 1986. He had earned his master’s degree in international development research from TorontoUniversity and honorary bachelor’s degree in politics from Queen’s University. Before being sent to work in Vietnam, Mr Hendrawas based in Tanzania. … [Read more...] about New resident UNDP co-ordinator delegated to work in Vietnam
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PNJ enters top 100 Places to Work in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Nhuan Jewelry (PNJ) was ranked for the first time on the list of 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work in 2014, recently released by Anphabe, a human resources consulting firm and Nielsen, a global marketing research company. There are 80 foreign and 20 Vietnamese companies, including large international corporations, on the list. PNJ stood at 41st in the list and 2nd in the retail sector. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Minh, PNJ’s HR Director, talks more about the achievement. PNJ is ranked 41st on the list of 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work and 2nd in the retail sector. Q: It is said that employees of the companies in the 100 Vietnam Best Places to Work were encouraged to participate in an online survey conducted by Anphabe and Nielsen. So, can we say this is an impartial result? A: The 2014 survey was conducted from October 2014 to January 2015 on a larger scale than the year before, with 15,578 respondents from 24 … [Read more...] about PNJ enters top 100 Places to Work in Vietnam
Opportunity most important factor for people to return to work in Vietnam
Editor’s note:Singaporean doctor Ong Kian Soon has talked with Tuoi Tre News about his thoughts on Vietnamese people working and studying overseas returning to work in their homeland. Editor’s note:Singaporean doctor Ong Kian Soon has talked with Tuoi Tre News about his thoughts on Vietnamese people working and studying overseas returning to work in their homeland. His opinion was shared following the story of 29-year-old Vietnamese-born American doctor Tran Hoang Minh, who has opted to return to Vietnam and work in a low-paid public hospital in Ho Chi Minh City. Minh began his job in the emergency ward of Go Vap District Hospital last July. Good time to return To work overseas after studying or to come back to Vietnam to work is largely a personal decision. A lot depends on the opportunities that are available to the student at the time of graduation so it is different for everyone. Nevertheless, I think now is a good time for Vietnamese working or studying overseas … [Read more...] about Opportunity most important factor for people to return to work in Vietnam
Occupational Safety and Health in Hazardous Work in Vietnam
Occupational Safety and Health in Hazardous Work in Vietnam The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) launched the project on “Occupational Safety and Health in hazardous work in Vietnam” (RAS/12/50M/JPN) and organised a National Workshop on “Strengthening OSH in hazardous industries in Vietnam” on 12th June, 2012 at Melia Hotel, Hanoi. Funded by the Japanese Government, the project which is a part of ILO/Japan Multi-bilateral Cooperation Programme and a component of a regional project on “Occupational safety and health in hazardous work in Southeast Asia” aims to promote occupational safety and health in Vietnam through the effective implementation of policy framework in hazardous industries and encouraging vulnerable people to ensure sustainable occupational safety and health practices. The project will also accelerate cooperation among ASEAN countries on OSH related issues and promote … [Read more...] about Occupational Safety and Health in Hazardous Work in Vietnam
Unique miniature works in Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge reviews three outstanding miniature works in Vietnam, which have become popular tourist attractions. Traditional house of northern Vietnam in a flower pot Pictures of the bonsai artwork named "Mother’s village" were shared by thousands of Vietnamese people on the Internet. Once the photos were posted on the Facebook page of Duc Toan, an expert from the Planning Institute of Hai Phong Province, they immediately got a lot of compliments. Initially, the online community mistook that the work was created by Toan. But Toan said that the miniature work was created by a bonsai artist in Hai Phong and it was on display in an exhibition of the Hai An bonsai club, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Hai Phong City. Miniature of ancient capital Hue in Saigon With a desire to help his parents see Hue every day, Nguyen Thanh Tung has made a miniature Hue in bustling Saigon. In the 1,000 sq.m Ngu Lam Garden on Hoang Huu Nam road, in Long Binh Ward, District 9, … [Read more...] about Unique miniature works in Vietnam