Drought, water shortages pose a big threat

Professor Trần Thục, President of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, told VoV.vn that Vietnamese Central provinces are likely to suffer from severe drought and salt intrusion in the 2019-2020 dry season.

Awareness of child labour needs to be enhanced

Đặng Hoa Nam, Director of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs’ Department of Child Affairs, talks to Nhân dân (People) newspaper about measures to prevent child labour.

Upholding the law is important in construction activities

Architect Trần Huy Ánh, a member of the Standing Committee of the Hà Nội Architect Association, talks to Kinh tế & Đô thị (Economic & Urban Affairs) newspaper on the need to uphold the law in all construction projects, big or small.

Firms need to know their rights

Lê Ngọc Lâm, deputy director general of the Intellectual Property Rights Office, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, spoke to Vietnam News Agency on the changes in the revised Law on Insurance Business and the Law on Intellectual Property Rights

High speed railway requires careful thought

Cao Sỹ Kiêm, former director general of the State Bank of Việt Nam, talks to the newspaper Kinh tế & Đô thị on the need to think twice before making an official decision on the construction of the high speed North-South railway line.

Tourism sector needs to train skilled workers

Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, chairman of the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, talks to Nhân dân (People) Newspaper on training a quality workforce for the tourism industry – one of Việt Nam's most important economic sectors

Universities must meet enrolment standards

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Lê Hải An talks to Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper about inspecting universities’ quality and handing down punishment to those that fail to meet standards

Water is not an endless resource

Lê Viết Sơn, head of the Northern Region Water Resources Planning Department from the Institute of Water Resources Planning, talks to the newspaper Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) on the need to use water sustainably in agriculture production.

Free trade agreements help labourers' rights reform

With the EU – Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) signed late last month, Việt Nam will have the opportunity to gain further access to the market of 28 European Union member countries as well as global markets.

Tourism target looks tough to hit

Reaching Việt Nam’s goal of receiving 18 million foreign tourists this year looks to be in jeopardy. Hải Quan (Customs) newspaper talks with Hà Văn Siêu, vice director of Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, about the situation.

Young Vietnamese workers need better skills

Trương Anh Dũng, deputy director general of the General Directorate of Vocational Education and Training talks to the newspaper Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) on the need for young Vietnamese people to focus more on acquiring high professional skills before joining the labour market.

Landfill regulations found wanting

Associate Professor Dr Phùng Chí Sỹ, Director of the Environmental Technology Centre (ENTEC), speaks to the newspaper Nhân Dân (People) on the need to have good criteria for sanitation in all Vietnamese landfills.

Patients are our top priority: doctor

Professor Doctor Lương Ngọc Khuê, director general of the Administration of Medical Service speaks to the website suckhoedoisong.vn on his administration’s resolve to give the best services to patients

Trash hurts cash:  Environmental issues threaten economy

Stepping out of their doors into the scorching heat last week, Hanoians choked on the foul smell of piles of trash left on the streets. The usual destination for Hà Nội’s rubbish, Nam Sơn Waste Treatment Complex, had been blocked by local residents, preventing garbage trucks from entering the site.

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