Ministries gear up for creation of jobs, ASEAN Community
Two ministries are joining hands to create a project on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) that aims to prepare Vietnam to access an "open" labour market once an ASEAN Community.
Two ministries are joining hands to create a project on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) that aims to prepare Vietnam to access an "open" labour market once an ASEAN Community is established.
The Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs are drafting a project that encompasses tertiary education and vocational training. It will be submitted to the Government for approval as soon as possible.
In anticipation of the formation of the ASEAN Community at the end of this year, which is expected to generate 14 million jobs in 2025, Vietnam and many other regional countries are taking cautious steps to approach the regional labour market.
The birth of the ASEAN Community will make it easier for its citizens to acquire jobs abroad with attractive salaries under the ASEAN Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons and the Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs). It targets eight professional sectors, including accounting, architecture, engineering, medicine, dentistry, nursing, surveying and tourism.
Vietnam's Vocational Training and Education Development Strategies for 2011-20 and the Government's Plan of Action on comprehensive education and training reform have highlighted the significance of setting up a NQF to conform with other regional and global models.
To make that framework a reality, Vietnam has studied the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) and frameworks of the UK, Australia, New Zealand and other nations.
The country also participated in the working group on building the AQRF in 2012, which was ratified by regional economic and educational ministers in 2014 and by labour ministers a year later.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has been tasked with managing international cooperation in evaluating and issuing National Occupational Skills certificates and setting National Occupational Skills Standards that are more in line with those of ASEAN and the world.
The ministry is also piloting training programmes for major occupations using regional and international standards, which will apply state-of-the-art technologies from foreign countries.
As a result, 2,750 college students were trained from 2011-15 in 34 main occupations and another 4,000 are expected to be qualified from 2016-20.
⛦ The ministry has assessed the English language and computing skills of 150,000 final-year students pursuing major national, regional and international occupations at vocational schools.-VNA
The High Level Task Force (HLTF) on ASEAN Community’s Post-2015 Vision completed the draft vision documents at their 10th meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from October 2-4.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appreciates the United Nations’ role in and support for development activities in countries across the world, said the association’s representative.
The ASEAN Community will create a single market with freely moving capital, goods, services, investment and skilled labour, bringing about both opportunities and challenges for Vietnamese workers.
In anticipation of the formation of the ASEAN Community at the end of this year, Vietnam and many other regional countries are taking cautious steps to access the “open” labour market.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
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Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
