Le Quang Liem impressive in blitz chess at Romania Grand Tour Vietnamese super grandmaster Le Quang Liem performed brilliantly on the first day of blitz chess (November 9) at the ongoing 2019 Superbet Rapid & Blitz in Romania with five wins and four draws. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s top chess player pockets US$15,000 after fourth-place finish at Romania Grand Tour
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Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy
Regarding weaknesses and shortcomings, PM Phúc ordered “deeper analysis” in all sectors – especially the collective economy, agriculture restructuring efforts, tourism development, infrastructure, environmental protection, climate change response and other hot-button social and cultural issues that had emerged in recent times. … [Read more...] about Technology and innovation identified as strategic direction for VN’s economy
Prime Minister hails OVs’ warm sentiment for homeland
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met a delegation of overseas Vietnamese (OVs) joining the annual “Homeland Spring 2020” programme in Hanoi on January 18. At the meeting, the PM welcomed the expatriates home for the traditional New Year, saying that their participation in the programmer reflects their warm sentiment for and close bonds with the home country. He affirmed that Party and State leaders highly value the OVs’ contributions to the development of the host countries. Phuc added that he is impressed by OV communities’ efforts to maintain the Vietnamese cultural identity abroad such as teaching of Vietnamese language, and holding events featuring Vietnamese cuisine and folk music, thus introducing the Vietnamese culture to international friends. The Government leader also lauded the trade and consumption of Vietnamese goods abroad, as well as remittances sent to the country for economic development. He noted that Vietnam is one … [Read more...] about Prime Minister hails OVs’ warm sentiment for homeland
Bright growth outlook forecast for ASEAN +3 in 2020
Singapore (VNA) – The ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) paints a positive economic outlook for the ASEAN region, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (RoK), projecting their growth to hit 4.9 percent in 2020. AMRO upgraded its growth forecast just a month after its previous prediction of 4.7 percent in December 2019, thanks to the signing of a Phase One trade deal between the US and China following nearly two years of dispute. In its report “ASEAN 3 Regional Economic Outlook 2020” released on January 17, AMRO said economic growth of ASEAN 4 (Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand) and Vietnam will be at 5 percent, while that of China, Japan, the RoK is predicted at 6.1 percent, 0.5 percent, and 2.4 percent, respectively. In the ASEAN bloc, highest growth will be seen in Myanmar (7.1 percent), Cambodia (7 percent) and Vietnam (6.9 percent). AMRO also said that inflation rate of the ASEAN 3 region will be around 2.3 percent, with highest … [Read more...] about Bright growth outlook forecast for ASEAN +3 in 2020
Sydney-based VOV Bureau shows new step of stronger development
Prominent guests attending the opening ceremony were Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Ms. Rhonda Piggott, Director of the New South Wales State Office among others. In his remarks, VOV President Nguyen The Ky said VOV Australia will serve as a bridge linking Vietnam and Australia, New Zealand and other Oceanian countries as a contribution to deepening mutual understanding. … [Read more...] about Sydney-based VOV Bureau shows new step of stronger development
