For a while, ODA has played the role of channelling foreign currency mobilisation. However, according to the MPI’s assessment, ODA and concessional loans should only account for 30-50 per cent of a project’s investment and act as a primer or catalyst in addition to other capital sources. As such, Vietnam should prioritise their use in projects that directly promote sustainable growth and are capable of generating foreign currency income in the medium and long term. … [Read more...] about Balancing act required for efficiency of ODA in Vietnam
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Solutions needed to enhance English teaching, learning quality
At a meeting to review what had done for the school year 2019-2020 and implementation of new task for the new school year, Education Minister Phung Xuan Nha affirmed that one of significant task of the new school year is improving English teaching and learning to ensure most of third graders can study the foreign language and some other subjects will be taught in English as per Vietnamese Prime Minister. … [Read more...] about Solutions needed to enhance English teaching, learning quality
Anxious carmakers hoping losses remain in rear mirror
The US-imported Explorer premium SUV saw its sales this year to end-July jump 14 per cent over-year to 628 vehicles, helping to maintain its top position in its segment. July sales of the Explorer reached 154 units, up 8 per cent on-month. Demand for the Explorer is supported by a strong appeal of its powerful and fuel efficient 2.3L EcoBoost engine, as well as its bold design, top-notch cabin comfort, and cutting-edge driver-assistance technologies. … [Read more...] about Anxious carmakers hoping losses remain in rear mirror
New breakthroughs expected to be made in poverty reduction
The loans have also been used in support of start-ups. With 400 million VND from the VBSP, Nguyen Chuong Phi, Director of Quang Minh Phuoc Co., Ltd, in the southern province of Dong Thap built a facility that produces 7-8 tonnes of dried sweet potato and banana each month, and creates jobs for 20 labourers, including more than 10 permanent ones, each with monthly salary of 5 million VND. … [Read more...] about New breakthroughs expected to be made in poverty reduction
