Illustrative image (Photo: SGGP) More than 327,000 jobs were provided for labourers in Hanoi and HCMC – Vietnam’s two largest cities – in the first seven months of 2022. According to Hanoi’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, 137,300 labourers were offered jobs in the capital city in the period, equal to 85.8 percent of the yearly target, and up 23.2 percent year-on-year. In July alone, the city provided jobs for 18,400 people, a y-o-y surge of 35.4% compared to the same period last year. During January-July, more than 35,500 people enjoyed unemployment insurance allowances, with a total capital of VND932.7 billion (US$39.9 million). Meanwhile, HCMC provided jobs to 26,790 labourers in July, raising the total number in the first seven months of this year to over 189,700, up 11.1 percent y-o-y, according to the municipal Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs. Vietnamplus … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC provide jobs for over 327,000 labourers during Jan-Jul
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Documentary series on national sea, islands to be aired in September
The documentary is filmed in 28 provinces and cities across the country. General Director, journalist Nguyen Le Anh said that the documentary has three parts. The first part introduces historical evidence affirming its sovereignty over the sea and islands of the country, such as Truong Sa (Spratly), Hoang Sa (Paracel) , Con Dao , Phu Quoc ; the remaining parts present sea-island economy, fisheries and aquaculture industries, sea tourism; and sea-island culture. The documentary movie produced by the People’s Documentary Film Center of the People’s Newspaper has been prepared and filmed in 28 provinces and cities throughout the country from 2019-2020. It has 40 volumes with 30 minutes of each. By Mai An – Translated by Kim Khanh TAG : Documentary series national sea islands Viet Nam-To quoc nhin tu bien Vietnam- The country is seen from the sea Truong Sa Hoang Sa Con Dao Phu Quoc … [Read more...] about Documentary series on national sea, islands to be aired in September
Photo contest highlighting beauty of Vietnamese islands kicks off
The beauty of the country’s islands and seas is featured in a photo contest “Hoàng Sa - Trường Sa - Nhà giàn DK trong trái tim tôi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart). (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Professional and amateur photographers across Vietnam are encouraged to compete in a photo contest highlighting the beauty of Vietnam ese Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands . The contest themed “Hoang Sa - Truong Sa - Nha gian DK trong trai tim toi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart) is co-organised by the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund, the HCM City Photography Association , and the “For Hoang Sa - Truong Sa” Club. According to the organisers, photos should feature the daily activities of people and soldiers in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos and the DK platforms who are protecting the country’s sovereignty in the sea and islands. The photos should also reflect the people’s love and gratitude for … [Read more...] about Photo contest highlighting beauty of Vietnamese islands kicks off
Deputy PM suggests HCMC spend city’s budget buying 70 percent of textbooks
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam suggests Ho Chi Minh City spend the city’s state budget buying 70 percent of textbooks for students ( Photo: SGGP) On the afternoon of August 5, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam led a delegation working with Ho Chi Minh City on the results of the performance of tasks in the first six months of the year and orientation towards the last six months related to science and culture - society. He expected the southern city to pilot some changes in the sectors of health, education, culture, and society. At the meeting, Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc on behalf of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee proposed many contents in various fields. Specifically, in the field of culture, sports and tourism, Ho Chi Minh City proposed the Government allow Ho Chi Minh City to apply the Investment Law under the method of public-private partnership (PPP) to select investors for the implementation of these projects. Furthermore, … [Read more...] about Deputy PM suggests HCMC spend city’s budget buying 70 percent of textbooks
Depression forming on East Sea, bad weather in tourist places: Meteorologists
According to the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the low-pressure area was formed on a low-pressure trough passing through the North East Sea area this morning. At 7 am this morning, the low pressure area was located at about 15.5 - 16.5 degrees North latitude and 117.5 - 118.5 degrees East longitude. It is forecasted that in the next 24 hours, the low-pressure area will move slowly to the northwest and continue to be strong. Due to the influence of the low-pressure trough connected to the low-pressure area, there will be heavy rain today in the North East Sea and Middle East Sea (including the waters of the Paracel Islands) and there will be showers and strong thunderstorms in the Gulf of Tonkin; hence, the Gulf of Tonkin will experience winds gusting to level 7-8. In the South East Sea area (including the waters of Truong Sa archipelago), the sea from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau will experience rough sea and winds gusting to level 5-7 and waves as high as … [Read more...] about Depression forming on East Sea, bad weather in tourist places: Meteorologists
US Federal Bank caught off guard by global inflation
Mr. Jerome Powell, Chairman of FED Many readers are now wondering how and why the US Federal Reserve Bank (FED) miscalculated on forecasting the current global inflation. In a talk with Saigon Investment, Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho discussed this issue further. JOURNALIST: - Sir, you are one person who has studied very carefully the inflation in many countries in general and the United States in particular. Please can you give Saigon Investment readers a basic sketch as to how this situation is prevailing and to its effect on other economies. Dr. Tran Ngoc Tho: - There are many factors explaining the current rising global inflation such as broken global supply chains, warming of the jobs market, loose monetary and fiscal stimulus packages, and the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict. It is not just the FED but almost all investors and financial institutions, not only in the US but also in most economies are wrong in believing that high inflation is a thing of the past. However, if … [Read more...] about US Federal Bank caught off guard by global inflation