The conditions on foreigners working in Vietnam have been so far imposed in order to compel foreigners to work in positions that are assumed by executives, specialists and technicians who cannot be currently replaced by Vietnamese. The ultimate goal of these conditions is to restrict the number of foreigners working in Vietnam to give more job opportunities to Vietnamese. However, the Labor Code allows an employee to sign many labor contracts with different employers regardless of whether he or she is a foreigner or not. Therefore, if a foreigner meets all the conditions required of him to work here may sign many labor contracts in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about New rules on working foreigner management
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Unexpected country, unexpected job
Adrien Jean is now a self-taught photographer. For him, photography is one of the things coming to his life surprisingly. Talking about his current job, he said it is quite accidental. “I probably would not have pursued a career in photography if I had not set foot in Vietnam. I was lucky to travel to a lot of beautiful sites of the country doing my job and it inspired me to capture these moments. I started to document my experiences through the lens of a film camera in the first years, and slowly but surely photography became a central part of my life here.” … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
Ho Chi Minh City seeks feedback on new administrative building
The first two underground levels of the new building are expected to be the workplace of the municipal People’s Committee and decision-making People’s Council, while the second to sixth above-ground floors will become offices for eight departments. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks feedback on new administrative building
HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract
Earlier this month, a team of independent inspectors found another pad had moved from its position on the elevated section and does not fit properly. Around half the pads used were made in Malaysia and imported from South Korea. The rest were made in Japan. … [Read more...] about HCMC metro consultant asked to conduct personnel review after breach of contract
13th National Party Congress – new milestone in Việt Nam’s development process
Việt Nam's international position had improved because its ruling party was capable of connecting with different poles and defending the nation’s sovereignty and economic interests, he affirmed, adding that the country maintains close and good relations with India, Russia, the European Union, the United States and China. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress – new milestone in Việt Nam’s development process