The conditions on foreigners working in Vietnam have been so far imposed in order to compel foreigners to work in positions that are assumed by executives, specialists and technicians who cannot be currently replaced by Vietnamese. The ultimate goal of these conditions is to restrict the number of foreigners working in Vietnam to give more job opportunities to Vietnamese. However, the Labor Code allows an employee to sign many labor contracts with different employers regardless of whether he or she is a foreigner or not. Therefore, if a foreigner meets all the conditions required of him to work here may sign many labor contracts in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about New rules on working foreigner management
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Unexpected country, unexpected job
“It’s quite possible that my work represents a search for beauty in the most prosaic and ordinary places” is a saying from Saul Leiter who is Adrien Jean’s favorite photographer and early inspiration. The quote indicates his point of view in photography. “His words and philosophy truly resonated in me when I started photography, as it seemed like he was never forcing anything out, but just being in the moment, trying to make the best of what was unfolding in front of his eyes,” said Mr. Jean. “I try to remember that the process of making beautiful photographs is what matters the most when I start having doubts or getting frustrated.” … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
White snow blankets northern mountainous region
Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai Province is covered with snow - PHOTOS: HAI DUONG After five years since the first time Vietnam witnessed snowfall in her mountainous provinces in 2016, the region is now once again covered in white snow. In winter this year, the temperature in Lang Son Province’s Mau Son Commune reached a new peak when it dropped to minus three to four degrees Celsius while the temperature in Y Ty Commune in Lao Cai Province was minus two degrees Celsius and other locations were from minus three degrees to zero Celsius. … [Read more...] about White snow blankets northern mountainous region
Ngoc Thao to compete at Miss Grand International
As scheduled, the Vietnamese beauty will touch down in Thailand in late February before completing a 14-day quarantine period from March 1 to March 14 alongside other foreign contestants. During their spell in quarantine, participants will still be able to attend a number of activities taking place on the sideline of the event from their rooms via online platforms such as Facebook or Zoom, including introductions, interviews, and a souvenir auction. Miss Grand International is one of the six major global beauty contests which is held annually, alongside Miss World, Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Supranational. … [Read more...] about Ngoc Thao to compete at Miss Grand International