"We have basically prepared an important foundation for 2021 and the next five years in terms of production capacity and macro-economic system," he said, noting that given the complicated developments in the region and the world, Vietnam should accept changes in the new condition, including changes in habits and even legal institutions related to economic development. … [Read more...] about PM asks experts to study new driving force for development
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Vietnam primed for credit rating agency to boost bond market
The authors of the ADB report recommend that if “issuers remain slow to adopt credit ratings, the government should consider a universal mandate for credit ratings encompassing all publicly and privately listed issuances. While such a requirement will add to transaction costs, it will lead to the development of a credit culture, which is crucial for the development of a vibrant bond market.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam primed for credit rating agency to boost bond market
Vietnamese researchers win Inoue Yasushi Award
Hanoi (VNA) - Three researchers and a student of Vietnam were honoured with the Inoue Yasushi Award for their PhD theses on Japanese literature, at a ceremony held by the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam and the Inoue Yasushi Memorial Foundation on January 18. A first prize was awarded to Chau Hong Thao for her excellent writing about the memory and dreams in novels written by Haruki Murakami and Kazuo Ishiguro. Nguyen Huu Minh won a second prize for his writing on the existential beauty in a novel by Natsume Soseki, while Nguyen Anh Tuan’s essay on the poetry of female poets in the books of Kokinshu and Manyoshu earned him a third prize. In the category for students, Nguyen Chi Anh claimed a prize for her writing on Hyakuta Naoki’s book. Addressing the awards ceremony, Director of the Japan Foundation Centre for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam Ando Toshiki said Japanese studies relating to history, politics, economics, law and society are of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese researchers win Inoue Yasushi Award
Coronavirus patient charged with ‘spreading dangerous disease’ over illegal entrance
Dr Hồ Thị Thu Hằng, deputy director of Vĩnh Long’s health department, said that Patient 1,440 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 eleven times since he was first confirmed to be infected with the virus. The results came back negative on the 12th test, but the next test yielded positive results again. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus patient charged with ‘spreading dangerous disease’ over illegal entrance
Man facing serious disease in dire need of help
A man from the northern central province of Thanh Hoa is calling the community for help as he is facing a serious disease. Nguyen Van Hung, 41, from the northern central province of Thanh Hoa’s Tho Xuan District is staying at E Hospital in Hanoi for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but his family is too poor to cover the treatment fees. Hung is staying at E Hospital in Hanoi for an abdominal aortic aneurysm … [Read more...] about Man facing serious disease in dire need of help