21:21 | 02/07/2018 VGP – PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc on Monday warned of increasing inertia and disengagement in public sector and called for no toleration of such behaviors while concluding the Government’s outreach meeting (attended by provincial leaders). PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc issues ultimatum for cutting outdated business conditions at the Cabinet's outreach meeting in Ha Noi on July 2, 2018. Photo: VGP Infographics: Socio-economic situation in FIRST HALF from 2014 to 2018 Gov’t convenes video-conference to review first half performance The Government chief urged leaders of ministries, agencies and localities to seek new growth impetuses for the next two quarters despite the economy expanded 7.08% among other encouraging signals in the first six months this year, the highest first-half rate since 2011. The manufacturing sector in Viet Nam continued to expand in June, and at an accelerated rate, according to the latest survey from Nikkei revealed on Monday with … [Read more...] about PM warns of inertia in public sector, issuing “ultimatum” for business conditions cut
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French public sector workers strike against Macron’s reforms
Viet Nam News PARIS — From air traffic controllers and street sweepers to librarians and teachers, French public-sector employees Tuesday joined rail workers in striking to protest reforms planned by President Emmanuel Macron, calling them an "attack" against state services. It was the third day of stoppages and demonstrations by public workers since last year’s sweeping election win by Macron, who has pledged to reduce spending, trim jobs and overhaul large parts of the vast French state. All unions representing civil servants backed Tuesday’s strike, a show of unity last seen around 10 years ago, although turnout at demonstrations and disruption appeared to be modest by past French standards. The walkout affected schools and daycare centres, flights and some energy infrastructure, while public transport was also hit as some workers took part the day before the next round of two-day strikes at national rail operator SNCF. "It’s a message in defence of … [Read more...] about French public sector workers strike against Macron’s reforms
French public sector, rail workers go on strike
PARIS: French public sector staff will join rail workers in striking Tuesday (May 22) to protest reforms proposed by President Emmanuel Macron, with the country braced for possible major disruption. Deserted platforms at the normally very busy Gare de L'Est station in central Paris as public sector workers continue protests against President Emmanuel Macron's economic reform programme and planned overhaul of state rail operator SNCF. (Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault) The stoppages are part of a series of demonstrations by public sector employees against Macron, who has pledged to reduce public spending, trim jobs and overhaul large parts of the vast French state. All unions representing civil servants have backed Tuesday's strike, a rare show of unity which was last seen around 10 years ago. Their walk-out, which will affect schools, public kindergartens, flights and some energy infrastructure, is the third stoppage since Macron's election in May 2017. "Thanks to the civil … [Read more...] about French public sector, rail workers go on strike
Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as airports hit by public sector strikes
Thousands of passengers at four German airports, including the biggest hub Frankfurt, were stranded on Tuesday as ground staff and other public sector workers staged walkouts across the country to increase the pressure in a pay dispute. Lufthansa said on Monday it was cancelling more than 800 of its planned 1,600 flights on Tuesday and Frankfurt airport operator Fraport has warned of disruption. As well as Frankfurt, airports in Munich, Cologne and Bremen were hit. The industrial action also affected nurseries, rubbish collection services and swimming pools in several German states. "We want to send a clear signal to employers with these massive strikes," Frank Bsirske, head of Verdi, Germany's biggest labour union for service sector employees, said. "We expect an offer to be made for the third round of talks that is worthy of discussion so we can reach a good solution." He said the union would escalate the dispute if employers did not present an offer next week. The third round of … [Read more...] about Hundreds of flights cancelled in Germany as airports hit by public sector strikes
PAPI Report: Less corruption in public sector
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Findings from the 2017 Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index (PAPI) Report, which was released in Hanoi on April 4, showed a significant turnaround in citizens’ perceptions and experiences in corruption in the public sector. A total of 14,097 citizens randomly selected from all 63 provinces and cities were interviewed for the 2017 PAPI, which assesses citizen experiences with national and local government performance in governance, public administration and public service delivery. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Kamal Malhotra, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam, said: “The 2017 survey results are mixed and reveal both encouraging and worrying trends. Particularly noteworthy is the reversal in the downward trend since 2013 in control of corruption in the public sector.” “Citizens report improvements in both their perceptions and personal … [Read more...] about PAPI Report: Less corruption in public sector