Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ha Minh Hai said municipal authorities have set out nine key groups of tasks and solutions for 2021, concentrating on issues relating to planning, COVID-19 prevention, economic recovery, and restructuring economic sectors. … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches socio-economic development tasks for 2021
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Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Hanoi (VNA) - Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh suggested Samsung provide the city with technical support in developing smart city and smart transport and promoting digital transformation. He made the suggestion during a January 14 meeting with the General Director of Samsung Vietnam, Choi Joo Ho, who paid a courtesy call to report on the Republic of Korea (RoK) company’s projects in Hanoi. Choi said that work on Samsung’s Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Hanoi started last March and is on schedule, with 23 percent completed. Once opened, the centre will employ about 3,000 tech engineers primarily responsible for developing software, the 5G network, artificial intelligence (AI), and Big Data, he said, adding that this will contribute to economic growth in Hanoi and Vietnam at large. Samsung Vietnam is committed to strictly complying with local regulations and ensuring workplace safety. He also asked for continued support from … [Read more...] about Samsung urged to back Hanoi in smart city development
Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh will attend the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) which will be held virtually on January 21, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a press briefing on January 14. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
Thongloun Sisoulith becomes new leader of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Hanoi (VNA) - The 11th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) concluded on January 15 with Thongloun Sisoulith elected as General Secretary of the Party. Participants at the congress approved important documents of strategic significance to Laos’ development, including a Political Report from the 10th LPRP’s Central Committee, the socio-economic development plan for the 2021-25 period, and the revised Statute of the LPRP. They elected a new Politburo with 13 members, a Central Committee comprising 71 official members and 10 alternate members, along with a secretariat with nine members and an Inspection Commission with seven members led by Khamphan Phommathat. Addressing the closing of the congress, the newly-elected General Secretary of the LPRP Thongloun Sisoulith said the congress was a success and emphasised that the whole country must work hard to implement the contents of the congress’s resolution. The resolution sets six major … [Read more...] about Thongloun Sisoulith becomes new leader of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
Despite difficulties, Vietnam constantly promotes the right to social security
To obtain that result, the Vietnam Social Security tried to implement many solutions with the determination to bring Resolution No. 28 to life. The amendment of the voluntary social insurance policy has created much more favorable condition for the participants. To participate in the voluntary social insurance policy, you only need to be a Vietnamese citizen from 15 years of age and there is no limit in age ceiling. The payment methods are diverse and flexible, extending the closing time. Regulation on income as a basis for paying voluntary social insurance is also more appropriate. From January 1, 2018, voluntary social insurance participants are also supported by the State with a certain percentage of the monthly social insurance premium according to the poverty standard of rural areas. … [Read more...] about Despite difficulties, Vietnam constantly promotes the right to social security