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  The photo exhibition Cambodia - The Kingdom of Culture, held at Cần Thơ City’s Museum, showcases Cambodia's culture, nature and people to Vietnamese viewers. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Thanh Liêm HÀ NỘI — Cambodia’s diverse culture will be showcased through a variety of art activities during 'Cambodia week' being held in the southern provinces of Cần Thơ and An Giang. Jointly held by Việt Nam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, 'Cambodia week in Việt Nam' is a highlight in the implementation of the cultural and art cooperation plan in 2018-22 between the two nations. The event will include art performances by Cambodian artists and exhibitions displaying photos, costumes and handicraft products of the country. Addressing the opening ceremony that was held on November 19, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and Fine … [Read more...] about Cambodia week celebrated in VN

A corner of Phnom Penh city (Photo: phnompenhpost.com) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Cambodia has succeeded in implementing an effective FDI-led development strategy, achieving 7 percent in GDP growth rates accompanied by rapidly falling poverty rate, according to the World Bank (WB). In its latest report “Cambodia’s Future Jobs: Linking to the Economy of Tomorrow”, the bank also warned the country about existing problems. It said although Cambodia’s current economic model is still delivering good new jobs, its success may be slowing down. About 80 percent of Cambodians aged 15 or older are working; however, 94 percent of the available jobs are in low-skilled occupations while managers and professionals account for less than 5 percent of all jobs. WB Country Manager for Cambodia Inguna Dobraja said that the number of jobs in Cambodia grew by an average 12 percent each year during 2010-2015, a third of which were generated by foreign companies. The report … [Read more...] about WB hails Cambodia’s economic growth

The changes were passed following a National Assembly (NA) vote Wednesday, in which 435, or 90 percent of delegates agreed to the new changes. Nine voted against and an equal number abstained. The male retirement age will be gradually increased from 60 to 62 by 2028, while female retirement age would increase from 55 to 60 by 2035. Starting 2021, male retirement age would increase by three months per year while female retirement age would increase by four months per year. Workers however may retire later or sooner depending on circumstances. People working in dangerous environments or doing heavy lifting can retire sooner, while ones who work in the private sector or in highly-skilled jobs can retire later, the maximum extension will be five years. The gradual retirement age increase is aimed at preventing abrupt interruptions in the labor market and to maintain political and social stability, the NA Standing Committee said. It said the new retirement ages were also aligned with … [Read more...] about Vietnam ups retirement age, adds a public holiday

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Nguyen Phu Trong held talks on November 9 with President of the Council of State and Council of Ministers of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez following a welcome ceremony held for the Cuban leader. During the talks, the leaders briefed each other on the situation in their respective countries and discussed orientations and measures to deepen the special relationship between the two sides in an effective and pragmatic fashion. They also exchanged viewpoints on regional and international issues of shared concern. Party General Secretary and President Trong said the Cuban President’s visit will generate momentum for the bilateral relationship. Congratulating the Cuban people on achievements they have … [Read more...] about Leaders agree to raise Vietnam-Cuba trade to 500 million USD by 2022

Passions for latest education technologies Ta Ngoc Tri, deputy head of the Primary Education Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training, said that local students have reaped impressive test results under the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) initiated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which he noted indicate the efficiency of the country’s investment policy in education. The country has always attached great importance to investing in the education sector which is regarded as a key factor in ensuring sustainability in socio-economic development. This can be seen in the revised Law on Education which was passed in June points out that at least 20 per cent of the total state budget must be allocated to educational development. The sector has been pursuing comprehensive reforms of training work. “Of note, we have issued a new general education curriculum which underlines the significance of … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to leapfrog in education