In terms of regional and global cooperation, Vietnam and Australia have coordinated well at regional and global forums such as ASEAN, East Asia Summit (EAS), APEC, and the UN. The two sides have reached an agreement by which Vietnam will support Australia to run for a place in the UN Human Rights Council for the 2018-2020 term and Australia will support Vietnam to run for a slot in the UN Security Council for the 2020-2021 term and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in the 2017-2021 term. … [Read more...] about Important milestone enhancing Vietnam’s prestige
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New rules on working foreigner management
Foreign enterprises have also hoped that the legal representative of an enterprise, the person delegated to be the representative for the owner, and members of shareholders of a company do not have to conduct procedures for awarding work permits. These persons are responsible for managing the work permits and stipulations in line with the Labor Code meet the conditions for awarding work permits. The granting of work permits for these persons is simply an administrative step taken to legalize their work in Vietnam. It does not help solve the key problem of the management of working foreigners in Vietnam. In essence, those foreigners come to Vietnam to carry out the management of foreign investors on behalf of the latter. … [Read more...] about New rules on working foreigner management
Vietnam football club fires Sierra American striker for his indiscipline
"I made quarantine for 2 weeks and started to make training with Nam Dinh. On the last day of the registration I had to sign a contract quickly and the club told me that they will sign me for only 1 month. I was put under pressure to sign, or otherwise the club would have signed another player, as there were many more players on test," he said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam football club fires Sierra American striker for his indiscipline
Unexpected country, unexpected job
Although Adrien Jean has traveled to many beautiful destinations in the country—such as the ancient town of Hoi An, Phong Nha National Park and Ha Giang Province—he still has a very special feeling about Saigon which he describes as a kind of love-hate relationship. “I often need to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon, but I can’t stay away from it too long,” said Mr. Jean. In his eyes, the city is full of energy and inspiring stories. He still remembers the very first days of his arrival in Saigon with the freedom that he never got tired of when riding a motorbike on the streets. … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary
Every morning, the vets cut leaves and tall grasses to feed the two elephants that are enclosed in two different areas with an electric fence. The fence is installed to protect the caregivers from unexpected behavior of the two tuskers and to prevent intruders from harming them. The tuskers’ daily diet also include rice, fruits, vegetables, apart from supplements given, depending on their health condition. … [Read more...] about Tuskers saved from death convalesce in Central Highlands sanctuary