The country’s crude oil imports during the year rose 47.1% to 7.616 million tonnes, while is crude oil exports edged up 0.4% to 3.976 million tonnes, the Customs Department said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Vietnam 2019 net crude oil imports 3.64 mln tonnes vs 1.3 mln tonnes in 2018: customs
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Troubled teens sent to ‘military-style’ school for rehab in Ho Chi Minh City
According to Nguyen Dinh Quynh, a janitor at IVS, most of the students here are addicted to gaming and smart devices, with bad behavior and some mental problems like antisocial personality disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). … [Read more...] about Troubled teens sent to ‘military-style’ school for rehab in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam 2019 trade surplus $11.12 billion, beating $9.94 billion forecast: customs
Vietnam is at risk of being labeled a currency manipulator by the U.S. because of its trade surplus with the U.S., a highly positive current account balance and because its central bank has been quite active in terms of net foreign exchange purchases. … [Read more...] about Vietnam 2019 trade surplus $11.12 billion, beating $9.94 billion forecast: customs
Vietnam 2019 rice exports up 4.2% y/y at 6.37 mln tonnes: customs
Rice exports from Vietnam, the world’s third-largest shipper of the grain, rose 4.2% in 2019 from a year earlier to 6.4 million tonnes, customs data showed on Monday. … [Read more...] about Vietnam 2019 rice exports up 4.2% y/y at 6.37 mln tonnes: customs
French ‘Spiderman’ stages protest climb against pension reform
"I'm 57, so technically not far from retirement. And climbing is the only way I make money," Alain Robert said after reaching the top. Photo: AFP Unions have been waging a crippling transport strike against the pension overhaul since December 5, disrupting train services and making commutes miserable for millions, especially in the Paris region. … [Read more...] about French ‘Spiderman’ stages protest climb against pension reform
