In the near future, he said the Government has a lot to do, especially working to create breakthroughs in economic reform and restructuring, renewing the growth model, developing businesses, improving the business environment, stepping up national digital transformation and attracting resources for sustainable development. He said national digital transformation is indispensable. … [Read more...] about PM asks experts to find new driving forces for development
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Going home’: Biden’s surreal walk to the White House
Biden's armored black limousine had deposited him at the end of his new street -- Pennsylvania Avenue -- after his swearing in and a visit to Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to US military war dead. But he popped the surreality of the moment with a quip as he made the short walk to the White House with Jill, followed closely by Vice President Kamala Harris and her family. "It feels like I'm going home," the president told an NBC News reporter, who was among the dozens of journalists recording each step from a grandstand. The sound of military marching bands was still hanging in the air while a group of Secret Service agents in long coats scanned the scene. Until shortly before his arrival, red dump trucks with "God Bless America" emblazoned on their sides served as security barriers to Pennsylvania Avenue. It betrayed the overwhelming security machine for Biden's extraordinary day, including miles of metal barriers, thousands of masked security forces and a … [Read more...] about Going home’: Biden’s surreal walk to the White House
Biden keen to promote a strong America united
Biden previously said the best way to confront China on intellectual property and technology transfers is by forming a coalition with allies and partners, and not through unilateral tariffs. This stance could work to the advantage of Vietnam and ASEAN in general, with Biden’s apparent willingness to strengthen the States’ role in the ASEAN bloc increasing confidence among Asian leaders that Washington will act as a bulwark against China – neither bowing to it nor over-provoking it – as well as a potential source of trade deals. … [Read more...] about Biden keen to promote a strong America united
Tourism on track in the world’s largest cave: AFP
Hanoi (VNA) – France's news agency AFP on January 20 published an article on how tourism has been developed in and benefited local community around Vietnam’s Son Doong, which has been dubbed the world’s largest cave. According to the article, located in the central province of Quang Binh’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park – the World Heritage site, Son Doong was first discovered by local forager Ho Khanh in 1991, when he stumbled upon an opening in a limestone cliff and heard the sounds of a river deep inside. But after returning home through the thick surrounding jungle, Khanh forgot where the hidden entrance lay, and it stayed lost for another two decades. When he eventually led a team of British experts back there in 2009, the team found it had the largest cross-section of any cave anywhere on the planet. It is large enough to house the 40-floor skyscrapers of an entire New York City block, according to adventure tour company Oxalis, which guides … [Read more...] about Tourism on track in the world’s largest cave: AFP
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 20
Speakers highlighted historical and ongoing efforts as well as current challenges, from combating terrorism to increasing women’s involvement in peace processes, with some commending the year-old United Nations Liaison Office to the Arab League and others outlining ways to forge further progress. Many called for fresh efforts to advance a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging the parties to return to peace talks./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 20