Students in class at the Dak Lak Vocational College in the Central Highland’s province of Dak Lak. Participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is said to offer Vietnam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system.-VNA/VNS Photo Dương Giang Vietnam officially became a member of the CPTPP after all National Assembly (NA) deputies approved a resolution on the agreement on Monday. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Having to abide by labour commitments and requirements was an inevitable result of joining FTAs, said Head of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ … [Read more...] about CPTPP expects to help Vietnam advance in labour reforms
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CPTPP expected to help Vietnam modernise labour laws
Students in class at the Dak Lak Vocational College in the Central Highland’s province of Dak Lak. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In addition to trade and investment opportunities, the participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will offer Vietnam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system, thus creating sustainable jobs and bringing practical benefits to workers. Vietnam officially became a member of the CPTPP after the 14th National Assembly passed a resolution on November 12, approving the deal and related documents with 96.7 percent of votes. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour … [Read more...] about CPTPP expected to help Vietnam modernise labour laws
CPTPP expects to help VN advance in labour reforms
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Apart from trade and investment opportunities, experts said participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) offers Việt Nam a chance to modernise its labour laws and industrial relations system to create sustainable jobs and bring practical benefits to workers. Việt Nam officially became a member of the CPTPP after all National Assembly (NA) deputies approved a resolution on the agreement on Monday. The CPTTP, together with the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement, includes specific requirements on labour rights and work conditions to ensure that the free flow of trade will contribute to sustainable development and enable workers and businesses to enjoy their fair share of economic gains, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Having to abide by labour commitments and requirements was an inevitable result of joining FTAs, said Head of the Ministry of Labour, … [Read more...] about CPTPP expects to help VN advance in labour reforms
HCM and Osaka cities hold mayor-level policy dialogue
Over the past years, the cooperation between the Vietnamese City and Japan in general and the Japanese City of Osaka in particular gained remarkable achievements, especially in carrying out environmental projects. Scene at the dialogue Via a low carbon emission city development scheme, Osaka City has assisted Ho Chi Minh City in building an action plan in response to climate change for the 2017-2020 period with a vision to 2030, and offered technical support for building a forecasting model for greenhouse gas emission. At the dialogue, delegates shared solutions to reduce carbon emission in the coming time. The cooperation between the two localities has helped both cities reduce considerably the carbon emission and contributed to the sustainable socio-economic development of each city. Previously, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang hosted a reception for Vice Governor of Osaka Seigo Tanaka, head of the Japanese … [Read more...] about HCM and Osaka cities hold mayor-level policy dialogue
Mayor-level dialogue on low carbon emission policy held
At the event (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) –A mayor-level policy dialogue on low carbon emission city development took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 6. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Huynh Cach Mang said the Japanese city of Osaka boasts advanced technology and experience in addressing environmental issues and coping with climate change. Via a low carbon emission city development scheme, Osaka has assisted Ho Chi Minh City in building an action plan in response to climate change for the 2017-2020 period with a vision to 2030, in particular offering technical support in building a forecasting model for greenhouse gas emission, he said. Vice Mayor of Osaka city Seigo Tanaka said the project will help the two cities reduce carbon emission effectively, contributing to sustainable socio-economic development. Akikazu Ikegami from Osaka’s Department of Environmental Engineering said the city has chosen Ho Chi Minh City for a joint … [Read more...] about Mayor-level dialogue on low carbon emission policy held
Japan, VN hold 6th defence policy dialogue
At the dialogue, the two sides exchanged their views on the world-wide situation, as well as on regional issues of mutual concern. Deputy Minister Manabe affirmed that his country always attaches importance to Viet Nam’s role in the region, and desires to step up the two countries’ relations, including defence cooperation. Mr. Vinh said the two countries share many similarities and mutual trust and have cooperated in many fields. That cooperation will contribute to the maintenance of independence, sovereignty and development of each country as well as peace, stability and prosperity in the Asian-Pacific region, benefiting people of both nations. The 6th defence policy dialogue took place at an important time as it came after a State visit to Japan by President Tran Dai Quang in May 2018 and an official trip to the country by Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich one month earlier. This offered a chance for both sides to discuss measures to realise the common … [Read more...] about Japan, VN hold 6th defence policy dialogue
Int’l farm expos offer opportunities for Vietnam’s vegetables export
The three-day event aims to promote dialogues between enterprises and policy makers, help participants meet potential customers and partners and explore the potential of Vietnam - an exciting growth market. In his opening speech, Nguyen Hong Son Director of the Department of Crop Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, stressed that Vietnam has created crucial breakthroughs in sustainably developing its vegetable and fruit industry. Photo for illustration. Source: cafef.vn The country has increased investment in infrastructure for production and processing, and formed concentrated goods production areas, he noted, adding that key products for export and domestic consumption in connection with production areas have been linked. Vietnam has paid due attention to developing and applying scientific and technological achievements to improve productivity and product quality, especially techniques for crop management, and those to product … [Read more...] about Int’l farm expos offer opportunities for Vietnam’s vegetables export
South Korea offers high-ranking government talks with North Korea on January 9
South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myong-gyon offered on Tuesday high-ranking government talks with North Korea next week at the border village of Panmunjom, a day after Pyongyang suggested talks despite sticking to its nuclear ambitions. Cho told a media conference he expects the two Koreas to focus on bringing a North Korean delegation to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, which begin next month, should the talks be held on Jan. 9. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year’s speech on Monday he was “open to dialogue” with Seoul and for athletes from the North to possibly take part in the Winter Games. However, he also steadfastly declared North Korea a nuclear power. South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Tuesday the improvement of inter-Korean relations was linked to resolving North Korea’s nuclear program, a day after the North offered talks with Seoul but was steadfast on its nuclear ambitions. “The improvement of relations between North … [Read more...] about South Korea offers high-ranking government talks with North Korea on January 9
North Korea’s Kim ‘open to dialogue’ with South Korea, will only use nukes if threatened
Kim Jong Un warned the United States on Monday he had a “nuclear button” on his desk ready for use if North Korea was threatened, but offered an olive branch to South Korea, saying he was “open to dialogue” with Seoul. After a year dominated by fiery rhetoric and escalating tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program, the North Korean leader used his televised New Year’s Day speech to declare his country “a peace-loving and responsible nuclear power” and call for lower military tensions and improved ties with the South. “When it comes to North-South relations, we should lower the military tensions on the Korean Peninsula to create a peaceful environment,” Kim said. “Both the North and the South should make efforts.” Kim said he would consider sending a delegation to the Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in February. “North Korea’s participation in the Winter Games will be a good … [Read more...] about North Korea’s Kim ‘open to dialogue’ with South Korea, will only use nukes if threatened
Viet Nam-Norway musical dialogue bridges cultures
An inter-cultural dialogue between Viet Nam and Norway has been launched with Trans-position, a project offering the Vietnamese music scene a helping hand. With its first module started in 2007, Transposition was initiated by the Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival as a collaboration between 18 Norwegian institutions, and support by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take place over three years, ending in 2009. Viet Nam , with its long French traditions, had a well-developed western classical music life until the war broke out. After that, the two orchestras and conservatories have been in a very difficult situation. Transposition plans to first rescue what is left of ethnic Vietnamese music, which UNESCO had decided to take over,” said Geir. Norway in various ways, and vice versa. Two successful symphony orchestra concerts held last December in the two of Viet Nam ’s largest cities, Ha Noi and … [Read more...] about Viet Nam-Norway musical dialogue bridges cultures