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Health minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến during a Q&A session at the National Assembly. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — With 82 per cent approval, the National Assembly on Friday afternoon agreed to remove the incumbent health minister Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến from her post as she has reached the legal retirement age of 60. Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, born in 1959 in the central province of Hà Tĩnh, is the only female minister serving in the administration of Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. She took over the role as health chief in 2011 – a position frequently deemed to be a ‘hot seat’ along with education and transport. She was receiving increasing votes of confidence by the National Assembly through the years as the NA gauged the assessment of the lawmakers on cabinet members. Her reform efforts included raising hospital fees, a controversial decision but many said helped to uplift … [Read more...] about Health minister to leave her post

Ease of finding a well-paid job, a comfortable and affordable cost of living, and an interesting culture are some major reasons for scores of foreigners from across the globe to come to Vietnam to work as teachers. >> Expat teachers in Vietnam – Part 1: The story of Robert Ackley Many expats from western countries told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that they see coming to Vietnam as a chance to explore Asian culture because it is easy for them to earn money from teaching to travel to other countries around the continent. Natalie Markides, who was born in Cyprus and graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, said that she wanted to work in a Southeast Asian country to travel around Asia after finishing university. “I picked Vietnam because when I researched the job prospects, it appeared that it was better paid for teachers in comparison to other countries such as Thailand,” she said. “I also thought that as Vietnam uses an … [Read more...] about Expat teachers in Vietnam – Part 2: Why they come

Legislators cast their ballots on the dismissal of the two officials on November 22 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Member of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee and Chairman of its Committee for Legal Affairs Nguyen Khac Dinh and Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien were relieved from their posts to assume new duties on November 22. The parliament held secret ballots on the work as part of the ongoing 8th session in Hanoi. Up to 94 percent of the legislators present at the meeting voted for the case of Dinh while 87 percent backed the case of Tien. The NA also approved two resolutions on the cases of Dinh and Tien which respectively received the support of 100 percent and 81.78 percent of the deputies. Earlier, the Politburo had appointed Dinh as Secretary of the Khanh Hoa provincial Party Committee for the 2015 – 2020 tenure. Meanwhile, Tien had been assigned as head of the central board of healthcare services for senior officials./. VNA … [Read more...] about NA committee chairman, health minister relieved

The Australia Awards recipients were selected for their academic abilities, leadership qualities, and their potential to drive positive change in Vietnam. They will gain a quality education in Australia, advance their knowledge and build networks across a range of areas, including economic growth, disability, governance, food security, gender equality, health, agriculture and fisheries, infrastructure and regional stability. “My hard work over the past years has finally paid off. I feel so excited and am looking forward to the challenging yet fascinating experience in Australia,” said Ly Sao Mai at the recent pre-departure briefing for Australia Awards recipients. Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie to Vietnam speaks at the awarding ceremony Reflecting Australia’s commitment to social inclusion, awardees include people with disability, ethnic minorities and rural disadvantaged. Mr Nguyen Minh Tuan, a successful awardee from the Thien An Shelter Social … [Read more...] about Australian Government provides 50 Australia Awards Scholarships for Vietnam in 2020

A ceremony to welcome them was held at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Military Hospital 175, and relevant units. The event saw the presence of Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, leaders of the VNDPKO, representatives from military units under the Ministry of National Defense, Commands of Military Region 7 and Army Corps 4, Military Hospital 175, along with international delegates and relatives of L2FH Rotation 1’s personnel. At the home-welcoming ceremony General Cuong presented flowers to and wished good health to each of the 31 members of the L2FH Rotation 1. He lauded their success at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, saying that they have contributed to promoting Vietnam’s diplomatic relations and defense cooperation with other countries and to confirming Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s L2FH Rotation 1 completes peacekeeping missions