“The pace of increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters related to sea level rise and the effectiveness of adaptation measures will determine the extent of the credit constraints that these sovereigns face,” said Moody’s. … [Read more...] about Sea level rise poses long-term credit risk to Vietnam: Moody’s
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PM asks for attention to remote, disaster-affected areas during Tet
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked for greater efforts from ministries, sectors, localities and enterprises to well prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) and take care of local residents in mountainous, remote and disaster-affected areas. Speaking at a meeting of the government’s standing members on January 20, PM Phuc applauded ministries, sectors and localities for their efforts and responsibility to carefully prepare for Tet. He stressed the need to ensure production plans, supply of clean water in the Mekong Delta region, traffic safety, as well as social order and security during the Tet festival. The government leader requested the National Steering Committee for Combating Smuggling, Trade Frauds and Counterfeits, border guards and market surveillance forces to take strong measures against trade frauds and smuggling. Meanwhile, the banking sector was asked to ensure safe and convenient transactions for people. PM Phuc also … [Read more...] about PM asks for attention to remote, disaster-affected areas during Tet
Private economic sector – important driver of economy
Hanoi (VNA) – Just one month after the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, on October 13, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh wrote a letter to the industrial and business circles in the country, in which he stressed their great role in the cause of national construction. “While other segments of the nation are working to regain full independence for the country, the industrial and business circles should work to build a firm and prosperous economy and finance. The Government, the people and I myself will do our best to help the industrial and business circles in this construction cause,” he wrote. The reality over the past more than 70 years has proven that the President’s letter remains relevant nowadays, demonstrating his sound strategic guideline and instruction to the cause of national construction, especially in the current trend of international economic integration. President Ho Chi Minh’s thinking on the position and role of the … [Read more...] about Private economic sector – important driver of economy
Vietnam, Thailand hold 7th political consultation in Hanoi
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam and Thailand held the seventh political consultation under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung and Permanent Secretary of the Thai Foreign Ministry Busaya Mathelin in Hanoi on January 20. The two sides shared the view that the friendship and enhanced strategic partnership between Vietnam and Thailand have attained strong and substantive strides. In 2019, their high-level leaders continued to exchange visits, including an official trip to Thailand and the attendance in the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) there by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in August. They also frequently met each other at multilateral forums, especially on the sidelines of the ASEAN summits hosted by Thailand. Cooperation mechanisms have continued proving effective, the officials said, noting that the countries successfully organised the third meeting of the joint committee on bilateral cooperation in … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Thailand hold 7th political consultation in Hanoi
PM Phuc has working session with economic advisory group
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Head of the group Nguyen Duc Kien said last year, the group joined the World Bank, the Ho Chi Minh National Political Academny and the Vietnam Social Science Academy completed their research on the new growth model, provided consultation to the PM on measures to stabilise the macro economy, push up growth, take advantage of the movement of the foreign capital flow and enterprises in the US- China trade conflict, as well as on orientations to be included into the socio-economic development strategy. … [Read more...] about PM Phuc has working session with economic advisory group
