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Vietnam enhances competitiveness to realize SDGs

The Vietnamese Government and business community have adopted policies and strategies to aid their competitive goal – to catch up with the rest of the world, especially in ensuring sustainable national development.Keep reading ...

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Vietnam and LGBT rights: Making strides

Vietnam has seen a radical change in lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) rights over the last decade as the State has made significant steps to protect rights and equality.Keep reading ...

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Labour confederation wants bigger role in supporting overseas workers

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has proposed amending the law on Vietnamese workers working abroad under contracts to give trade union organisations direct participation in protecting overseas labourers.Keep reading ...

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Vietnam’s coal imports grow despite large reserves

Despite its large reserves, Vietnam has to import a huge volume of coal in the 2016-2020 period, which began in 2017 and will see a sharp increase from 2020 to supply thermal power plants, according to a plan from the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral ...

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Science, technology motivate national development

The recent rapid development of science and technology has created new opportunities for Vietnam to boost its growth. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently pointed out solutions to give science and technology more momentum for national growth.Keep reading ...

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What can US$3.05 billion worth of FDI bring to Vietnam?

Real estate ranked third among business fields which received the most FDI (foreign direct investment) capital in 2017, with US$3.05 billion committed, accounting for 8.5% of total registered FDI capital, according to the Foreign Investment Agency.Keep reading ...

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Global coalition petitions to end fossil power in Vietnam as deadly future looms

Coal power pollution could increase CO2 emissions in Vietnam by 20 times and doom global efforts to curb warming.Keep reading   ...

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Project helps provinces improve adaptation to climate change

Lessons learned from the strategic mainstreaming of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) was a good foundation for Vietnam to prepare for climate change, according to Dr. Nguyen The Chinh from the Natural Resources and Environment Strategic Institute.[]Vietnam was assessed as one of nations worst affected by climate ...

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1.63 million people step onto employment ladder in 2017

Vietnam created new jobs for more than 1.63 million people last year, achieving 102.48% of its plan, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs. Of that figure, more than 1.5 million people found domestic employment opportunities and over 135,000 people found placement abroad.Keep ...

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Vietnam’s administrative reform achievements in 2017

Vietnam’s determination to build an enabling and action-oriented government to serve people and enterprises was reflected in its 2017 administrative reforms.Keep reading ...

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