Dang Tuyet Dung, country manager for Visa Vietnam and Laos Why did you choose university students as the target audience of your financial literacy education programme? Visa believes the most important financial tool is not a product – it is knowledge. That is why Visa has been developing financial literacy programmes that teach individuals, especially university students. The first reason is that we consider students as the ambassadors of change, and a key factor that will make a lasting impact on the programme’s development in Vietnam. These are the people that will shape the country over the coming years, and as such, it is vital that they learn these skills. Second, the growth of electronic payments is exciting because it benefits everyone by giving them access to faster, more convenient, and more secure ways to pay. Especially, there is huge enthusiasm amongst the Vietnamese youth about technology, and many are shopping online regularly. We expect that, by the time … [Read more...] about Visa kits out students with financial finesse
Credit cards for school students
Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage
Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam possesses an array of intangible cultural heritages that have been recognized by UNESCO. 1. Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2003), Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music” refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal court from the 15th to the mid-20th century. Nha Nhac was generally featured at the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, coronations, funerals and official receptions. Among the numerous musical genres that developed in Vietnam, only Nha Nhac can claim a nationwide scope and strong links with the traditions of other East Asian countries. Nha Nhac performances formerly featured numerous singers, dancers and musicians dressed in sumptuous costumes. Large-scale orchestras included a … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage
The Government’s regular meeting-November 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 150/NQ-CP Ha Noi, December 13, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the delegates and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in October 2018, held on November 03, 2018, DECIDES 1. Regarding the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of 2018; the implementation of the Government's Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP of January 1, 2018 The Government unanimously assessed that the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of 2018 continued to observe positive changes and achieved relatively comprehensive results in all sectors. … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting-November 2018
The Government’s regular meeting-October 2018
THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 140/NQ-CP Ha Noi, November 09, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet members and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in October 2018, held on November 03, 2018, DECIDES 1. Regarding the draft Ordinance amending and supplementing the Ordinances related to planning The Ministry of Planning and Investment was assigned to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the concerned ministries and agencies in collecting comments from the Government members, finalizing the proposal for the draft Ordinance and reporting to the Prime Minister … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting-October 2018
The Government’s regular meeting- May 2018
15:21 | 21/06/2018 For reference only: THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 74/NQ-CP Ha Noi, June 7, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – MAY 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the Cabinet members and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in May 2018, held on June 02, 2018 DECIDES 1. Regarding the socio-economic situation in May and the first 5 months of 2018, the implementation of Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP on major tasks and solutions guiding the implementation of the socio-economic development plan and State budget plan in 2018 The Government unanimously agrees that the socio-economic situation in May and the first 5 months of 2018 … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting- May 2018