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Despite the worsening global economic crisis, a growing number of companies in Vietnam are planning to recruit more workers in the near future. An increasing number of companies in Vietnam have plans to take in employees in the near future, according to the survey. (Photo: SGGP) A survey conducted in March by the recruitment and [...]
The “Vietnam’s Glory” Programme was held in Hanoi on April 26 to honour the nation’s top ten exemplary role-models. The programme, broadcast live on the VTV1 channel and Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), was aimed at highlighting collectives and individuals who are awarded the title of ‘Labour Hero’ during the country’s renewal process and [...]
A new salary calculation method for state employees will be applied as of June 5, 2009. Accordingly, the minimum salary will increase from VND540,000 to VND650,000 per month. Pension, social welfare and monthly allowances will increase by 5%. Minimum salary will increase from VND540,000 to VND650,000 per month as of May 1, 2009. Minimum salary [...]
Catholic priest Nguyen Van Khai of the Hanoi-based Thai Ha Parish made an announcement on April 23 which undermines the country’s interests, the Vietnam News Agency said in an article on April 26. Below are some excerpts from it: Mr. Khai began the announcement provocatively: “In light of the injustice spreading in society, in light [...]
Foot-and-mouth disease strikes Ha Tinh province Foot-and-mouth disease has broken out in Hoa Hai commune, Huong Khe district in the central province of Ha Tinh, according to the local Animal Health Department. Chemicals have been supplied to disinfect the area and flocks of suspect cattle have been isolated for observation and treatment. After two quarantine [...]
Swords, knives, electric rods, gas and iron-ball guns and slings are sold like food at Go Market, in Takeo province, Cambodia. Notably, this market mainly serves Vietnamese customers. A Cambodian border check-point in Bray Chusa, Ta Keo province, Cambodia. Go Market can be reached in around 30 minutes by boat from Chau Doc town, southern [...]
14 students of the sole women’s technical high school in the United Arab Emirates have travelled thousands of kilometres to My Tho city in the southern province of Tien Giang, Vietnam, to build two houses for the poor. They came to Vietnam at the invitation of the Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) [...]