According to DW, the Southeast Asian country will hold the 13th National Party Congress from January 25 to February 2 to select new leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam and outline policies for the next five years, of which COVID-19, trade and climate change will be in top priorities. Regarding the country’s challenges, Carl Thayer, a political scientist emeritus at the Australian University of New South Wales, said Vietnam’s energy security is the most pressing problem for the next five years. Besides, the country needs to resolve numerous longstanding tariff and trade issues with the US - the largest export market of Vietnam. He also expressed his optimism that Vietnam will reach agreement with the US on many issues, and the country is likely to resume double-digit economic growth within the next five years, particularly if it makes clever use of the signed new-generation free trade pacts. Meanwhile, Nguyen Phuong Linh, deputy director of the consulting firm … [Read more...] about German media commends Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention, economic development
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48 hours in fabulous Phan Thiet
The final destination in the 48-hour journey is Lang Chai Xua (Old Fishing Village) Museum, covering 1,600 square meters and including 14 themed sections. The interactive space recreates Mui Ne Fishing Village, boasting a history of 300 years in making traditional fish sauce, considered the soul of Vietnamese cuisine. … [Read more...] about 48 hours in fabulous Phan Thiet
Science and technology one of the country’s major policies: official
The development of our country in the next five years will embrace the profound effects of the fourth Industrial Revolution, a thriving digital economy, and global competition right in Việt Nam. Natural resources are increasingly becoming more limited, the ecological environment is at risk of pollution, intellectual property disputes are becoming harsher, and innovation is the foundation for competition on each product. Demand for personal consumption and demand for better living conditions have increased. … [Read more...] about Science and technology one of the country’s major policies: official
