In this file photo taken on Aug 27, 2018 US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after a phone conversation with Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto. (Photo: AFP/ MANDEL NGAN) The president has attacked US social media giants in the past days for allegedly censoring conservative voices, an unfounded claim widely believed by his followers. "Google search results for 'Trump News' shows only the viewing/reporting of Fake New Media," the president tweeted on Tuesday. "In other words, they have it RIGGED, for me & others, so that almost all stories & news is BAD. Fake CNN is prominent. Republican/Conservative & Fair Media is shut out. Illegal?" According to Trump, "96% of results on 'Trump News' are from National Left-Wing Media," which he describes as "very dangerous". "Google & others are suppressing voices of Conservatives and hiding information and news that is good. They are controlling what we can & cannot see. This is a very serious situation - will be … [Read more...] about Trump says Google is ‘rigged’ with bad news about him
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Government News 29/8
Permanent gov’t members discuss socio-economic performance Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a meeting of permanent government members in Hanoi on August 28 to discuss the recent socio-economic performance, State budget, and public investment. Participants listened to a 2018 report on socio-economic performance and State budget, as well as a socio-economic development plan and State budget estimate for 2019. In light of the past achievements, all 12 targets for 2018 are expected to be met. They gave opinions on the mid-term report on socio-economic development and State budget, a public investment plan for 2016-2020, and the national finance-budget plan for 2019-2021. Concluding the meeting, the PM asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, and the Government Office to acquire suggestions and refine reports to submit to the government at the upcoming monthly meeting. He … [Read more...] about Government News 29/8
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 28/8
Conference seeks ways for investment promotion in Quang Binh An investment promotion conference in the central province of Quang Binh was convened on August 28, focusing on presentations of the province’s potential and investment opportunities. Present at the conference were Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and more than 800 delegates from among the leaders of ministries and departments, along with representatives of embassies, Lao provinces, commercial banks, associations, international organizations and businesses. Participating domestic and foreign organizations and businesses, through the conference, discussed investment and trade opportunities with local authorities. The event is expected to serve as a platform for the handing over of investment registration certificates and cooperation deals to 66 projects with a combined registered capital of US$7.34 billion. Earlier, the provincial People’s Committee held a series of sideline activities, including investment … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 28/8
World News in Brief: August 27
* The Republic of Korea's presidential Blue House said Monday (August 27) that the cancellation of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will influence the opening date of the inter-Korean liaison office. * British Prime Minister Theresa May will fly to sub-Saharan Africa late Monday (August 27) for the first time in order to forge new trade links for post-Brexit Britain. * On the opening day of court hearings in The Hague, Iran requested that judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order the immediate lifting of sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States. * French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin expressed uncertainties on August 27 about honoring economic commitments next year, expecting weaker than expected growth that may weigh on the budget deficit. * A state of emergency has been declared on the Greek island of Hydra due to electricity and water outages which started on Sunday (August 26) morning, Greek … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: August 27
World News in Brief: August 24
* The European Commission on August 23 adopted a support package for Iran, with a focus on the private sector for the sustainable economic and social development. The package includes €18 million worth of projects (8-million-euro assistance to the private sector). * US State Secretary Mike Pompeo on August 23 named Stephen Biegun to be the new special envoy for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). *With major concerns over cross-border smuggling, the Indonesian military will send 450 personnel to its border with Papua New Guinea (PNG) on August 26. * The United States reaffirmed Thursday (August 23) that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan in an earlier phone conversation to combat "terrorists," despite denial by Islamabad of the content. * The Islamic State (IS) remains a cause of a serious and significant concern despite the great losses the terrorist group has suffered, said Vladimir Voronkov, undersecretary-general for … [Read more...] about World News in Brief: August 24