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Additionally, the units presented more than 6,900 gift packages worth more than VNĐ27 billion (US$1.17 million) to members of armed forces, the Vietnamese Heroic Mothers, war invalids, policy beneficiary families and martyrs’ families. They also built 99 houses for disadvantaged people. … [Read more...] about PM applauds performances of central and southern military

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc welcomed by MR5's chain-of-command At the working session with Military Region 5 (MR5), the region’s Commander Lt. Gen. Nguyen Long Cang briefed PM Phuc on the unit’s performance of military-defense missions over the past year and on this year’s tasks. Accordingly, the military region’s Party committees and chains-of-command at all levels have observed directives of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, comprehensively implemented their assigned missions, collaborated with local authorities to improve the military capabilities of local defensive areas, and maintain combat readiness. In addition, the local armed forces have supported locals in overcoming natural disaster consequences and carrying out search and rescue missions. Notably, the whole military region has prepared well to ensure a happy traditional Tet festival for its troops. … [Read more...] about PM inspects combat readiness of military units ahead of Tet festival

Locally, the nation’s economy grew at rate of 6.7 per cent on-year during in the fourth quarter of 2019, with FDI continuing to be the main contributor to growth through exports. Elsewhere, growth in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors decreased as a result of a number of unfavourable factors. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Macroeconomic Report-Fourth Quarter 2019 unveiled

9th annual survey on top business risks attracts record participation of 2,700+ experts from over 100 countries, including ChinaBusiness interruption ranks #1 for third consecutive year and remains a key challenge with digitalization and civil unrest creating new causes of disruption and loss of incomeNatural catastrophes remains at #2 despite economic losses arising from nat cats declining by 20% globallyCyber incidents and market developments are tied at the third spot while climate change debuts in the top 10 at #5SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach - January 21, 2020 - For the third consecutive year, Business Interruption (30% of responses) ranks as the most important business risk for Chinese companies in the ninth Allianz Risk Barometer 2020. Natural catastrophes remains at (#2 with 26% of responses) while rounding up the top three is Cyber incidents and Market developments tied at the third spot (24% of responses.) The annual survey on global business risks from … [Read more...] about Allianz Risk Barometer 2020: Business interruption and natural catastrophes remain top risks amongst China companies