Viet Nam News HCM CITY– The fourth industrial revolution is dramatically affecting labour markets around the world, including in Việt Nam, creating new kinds of jobs for which there will be expected shortages. Trần Anh Tuấn, deputy head of HCM City’s Centre for Forecasting Manpower Needs and Labour Market Information, said that Việt Nam was already using “smart” factories, where robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data analytics were being used to link production and logistics processes, and make manufacturing more intelligent, efficient and sustainable. The IT industry, recognised as the strategic sector in the 2019-2025 period, will need far more skilled workers than it has today. Many new occupations relating to cybersecurity, information security, programming for mobile apps and 3D game design, are now being created. At least 2,1 million jobs will be created in Việt Nam, mostly in computing, maths and … [Read more...] about VN prepares for new workforce in Industry 4.0
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Paris on knife edge ahead of new “yellow vest” protests
People are at work to build a wooden wall aimed at protecting the shop window of the drugstore publicis, on Dec 7, 2018 in Paris, on the eve of a fourth wave of "yellow vest" anti-government protests. (Photo: AFP/Eric Feferberg) The French capital experienced its worst riots in decades last weekend, plunging President Emmanuel Macron's government into its deepest crisis so far. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe will meet Friday evening with a delegation of self-described "moderate" yellow vests, who have urged people not to descend on Paris on Saturday. Interior Minister Christophe Castaner has vowed "zero tolerance" towards those aiming to wreak further destruction and mayhem, after dozens of vehicles were torched, shops looted and the Arc de Triomphe war memorial was sacked last Saturday. "These past three weeks have seen the birth of a monster that has escaped its creators," Castaner told a news conference. "It's time now for dialogue." Castaner said he expected "only a few … [Read more...] about Paris on knife edge ahead of new “yellow vest” protests
HCM City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
One of the historic buildings in HCM City’s District 3. The city has about 3,000 valuable old houses and villas that could face demolition if they are not renovated. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - HCM City needs to develop new laws to protect and preserve its old buildings, especially villas, experts have recommended. Every year, the city loses more heritage buildings to urbanisation, poor urban planning and a lack of awareness about their economic value. Recently, many old or historic buildings, including villas in District 3 and Binh Thanh District, have been demolished to make way for new buildings. Many other old buildings and villas have fallen into disrepair. Under city regulations, if the villas are museums or state-owned houses, they can be maintained and preserved. However, a large number that are private properties have not been taken care of properly. Some of the villas are so dilapidated they are no longer habitable. Some old villas in HCM City are … [Read more...] about HCM City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City needs to develop new laws to protect and preserve HCM City’s old buildings, especially villas, experts have recommended. Every year, the city loses more heritage buildings to urbanisation, poor urban planning and a lack of awareness about their economic value. Recently, many old or historic buildings, including villas in District 3 and Bình Thạnh District, have been demolished to make way for new buildings. Many other old buildings and villas have fallen into disrepair. Under city regulations, if the villas are museums or state-owned houses, they can be maintained and preserved. However, a large number that are private properties have not been taken care of properly. Some of the villas are so dilapidated they are no longer habitable. Some old villas in HCM City are managed by the state, while others are privately owned. Most of the villas, especially those located in expensive locations in the city centre, … [Read more...] about City needs new laws to protect heritage buildings
City to auction prime land plots in Thu Thiem new urban area
HCM City People’s Committee officials look at a model project to be located in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in District 2.-VNA/VNS Photo Manh Linh Speaking to the media at a meeting held yesterday in the city, Vo Van Hoan, chief of secretariat and spokesperson for the HCM City People’s Committee, said due to the large scale and importance of the project, the city would also call for foreign investors for the auction. “Investors who win the auction must comply with the approved plan and function,” Hoan said, adding: “The auction of land aims to improve the city’s urban development for people to live better.” To be eligible, investors must ensure the project’s progress, prove management capacity and responsibility to develop the project with the surrounding area, accept deposits as collateral, and must mobilise capital well, Hoan told local media. “For example, investors of the Central Square in the new urban area must complete it … [Read more...] about City to auction prime land plots in Thu Thiem new urban area