THE GOVERNMENT SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAMIndependence - Freedom - Happiness No. 150/NQ-CP Ha Noi, December 13, 2018 RESOLUTION THE GOVERNMENT’S REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 2018 THE GOVERNMENT Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 138/2016/ND-CP dated October 01, 2016 promulgating the working regulation of the Government; Based on the discussion of the delegates and the conclusion of the Prime Minister at the Government’s regular meeting in October 2018, held on November 03, 2018, DECIDES 1. Regarding the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of 2018; the implementation of the Government's Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP of January 1, 2018 The Government unanimously assessed that the socio-economic situation in November and the first 11 months of 2018 continued to observe positive changes and achieved relatively comprehensive results in all sectors. … [Read more...] about The Government’s regular meeting-November 2018
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BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/12
VN wood and furniture firms eye Mexico, Canada Mexico and Canada will be promising markets for Viet Nam’s wood and furniture products when the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) takes effect in early 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Khanh said exports to Canada were worth over US$129 million last year and are expected to top $140 million this year. “The CPTPP will open opportunities for products such as wood flooring and bars to Canada because the market will immediately scrap the import tariff of 3.5 per cent when the agreement comes into effect. “Products such as plywood, picture frames, door frames and especially furniture will also have an opportunity because import tariffs of between 6 per cent and 9.5 per cent will be eliminated as soon as the agreement comes into effect. “Wooden handicrafts will also benefit when Canada agrees to abolish the 7 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/12
Historical play restaged at National Cải Lương Festival
Nearly 1,000 people at Long An Cải Lương Theatre enjoyed young actors in Rạng Ngọc Côn Sơn, a historical play revolving around the unjust death of national hero Nguyễn Trãi, one of Việt Nam’s greatest politicians and poets. —Photo courtesy of the producer Viet Nam News By Thu Anh HCM CITY – For his latest cải lương (reformed opera) production, Rạng Ngọc Côn Sơn (Pearl in Côn Sơn), director and Meritorious Artist Kim Tử Long simplified the set and costume design, and retained the authentic words used by Vietnamese centuries ago. The result: tickets for the next three weeks have sold out in HCM City. On opening night last week at the National Cải Lương Festival in Long An Province, nearly 1,000 people at the Long An Cải Lương Theatre enjoyed the play, whose theme revolves around the unjust death of national hero … [Read more...] about Historical play restaged at National Cải Lương Festival