Outcomes of occupational skill evaluation programmes under the 2013 Vietnam Tourism Occupational Standards were reported at a workshop in Hanoi on April 7.
Hanoi (VNA)♊ – Outcomes of occupational skill evaluation programmes under the 2013 Vietnam Tourism Occupational Standards (VTOS 2013) were reported at a workshop held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tour
As part of the EU-funded development programme for environmentally and socially responsible tourism in Vietnam (EU-ESRT), the evaluation targeted the occupations of front office operations and housekeeping operations, in Hanoi, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang and the central city of Hue over the last three months.
The event offered a chance to have an overview of technical assistance of the EU-ESRT programme on education and vocational training, with a focus on building and applying VTOS 2013 in tourism vocational training.
Representatives spoke highly of the implementation of the EU-ESRT programme on education and tourism occupational training over the last three years, especially in building and adjusting technical documents to apply to Vietnam’s tourism training establishments, in accordance with the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals .
Participants appreciated the evaluation model, suggesting further developing this in the future.
EU-ESRT experts proposed to list six major occupations, approved by relevant authorities, into the national standards.
VNAT Deputy Head Ha Van Sieu underlined the crucial role played by education and occupational training in Vietnam’s regional and global integration process, saying that skills training is directly connected to service quality – the main factor contributing to increasing competitiveness of the country’s tourism sector.
The VTOS - 2013 version covers six major occupations: front office operation, housekeeping operations, food and beverage service, food preparation, travel and tour operations and tour guiding.
In 2015, Vietnam served 64.9 million tourists, including 7.9 million foreigners, earning 338 trillion VND (15.21 billion USD).
The industry helps remarkably promote the country’s socio-economic development, contributing to poverty reduction, ensuring social welfare, preserving and upholding cultural values.-VNA
Vietnam should accelerate the implementation of the national tourism occupational skills standards (VTOS) in order to increase the tourism sector’s competitiveness on the eve of the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, delegates said at a conference in Hanoi on December 3.
The ASEAN Community, scheduled to establish in 2015, is expected to greatly benefit tourism sector as the Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) among ASEAN members will take effect in all member countries.
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) officially came into being on December 31, 2015 opening up opportunities for more intensive cooperation in various areas among member countries.
A seminar discussing the adoption of the 2013 Vietnam Tourism Occupational Standards (VTOS) was held in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on March 17.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
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.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
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.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
