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Vietnam hosts int’l conference on surveying for first time
The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week 2019 opened in Hanoi on April 23 under the theme “Geospatial information for a smarter life and environmental resilience”.The event, the first of its kind held in Vietnam by the Vietnam Association of Geodesy, Cartography and Remote ...
USAID supports people with disabilities in Vietnam
Under the memorandum of intent signed on April 20, USAID and the Standing Office for the National Committee on the Settlement of Post-War Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Office 701) will coordinate with the Ministries of Public Health, and Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs ...
SE Asia educational experts talk latest teacher professional standards
Leaders from ministries of education in Southeast Asia and international educational experts have discussed the latest teacher professional standards in Southeast Asia. They met at the Regional Workshop on Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Framework, Teachers’ Satisfaction and Motivation in Southeast Asia in Ho Chi Minh City on ...
Hanoi to apply HSDC Maps in flood warning
The flood warning in Hanoi will be implemented via the HSDC Maps application, which can be used on smart phones, according to General Director of the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company Vo Tien Hung. The application is to provide users with flood warnings, directions, water ...
Forum looks to promote children’s rights in business
Domestic and international experts and businesses gathered at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City on April 16, discussing and sharing good practices that companies worldwide are undertaking to respect and promote children’s rights in business. The event was jointly held by the United Nations ...
Vietnam to host 44th meeting of Asia-Pacific News Agencies
The Vietnam News Agency will host the 44th Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) meeting in Hanoi this week under the theme of “For Professional and Innovative Journalism.”At this meeting from April 18 to 20, the OANA executive board will mainly focus on three contents, ...
Vietnam, Netherlands cooperate in water management in Mekong Delta
Various solutions for sustainable water management were raised at the Water Business Dialogues held by the Netherlands Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11. Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Cora Van Nieuwenhuizen spoke highly of Vietnam’s great attention to issues regarding ...
Dutch-funded educational cooperation project for sustainability launched
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on April 10 to launch a project on educational cooperation for sustainable changes in Vietnam’s deltas, attracting the participation of the project’s Vietnamese and Dutch partners.Funded by the Dutch government, the project will run between 2019-2021. The project revolves around ...
NA Chairwoman addresses IPU-140 plenary session
The National Assembly of Vietnam is always a responsible member of the IPU and ready to work with IPU and other member parliaments to implement the IPU resolutions and initiatives, contributing to building peace and sustainable development for the sake of people around the globe, ...
German state offers free vocational training for Vietnamese workers
Vietnamese labourers will have opportunities to receive free vocational training in Germany under a programme to look for skilled workers in the Southeast Asian country launched by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for South Thüringen (IHK Südthüringen).Since it was initiated in Vietnam in 2016 ...
