Hanoi (VNA) - The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has sent a message of congratulations to the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), which officially opened in Hanoi on January 26. The CPC Central Committee also extended its whole-hearted greetings to all Vietnamese Party members and people. It said that since the 12th National Congress of the CPV, the CPV Central Committee headed by Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong has paid attention to intensifying Party building, leading Vietnamese people to many achievements in accelerating socialism building and reform. Given the impact of COVID-19, the CPV Central Committee has brought into full play its undaunted leadership to effectively combat the pandemic, maintain economic growth, and improve people’s living standards, demonstrating the superiority of socialism, the CPC Central Committee noted. “We really feel very happy about this,” it continued. The CPC Central … [Read more...] about Congratulations from China’s Party Central Committee for 13th National Party Congress
China asean economic cooperation
Vietnam, Ukraine beef up trade cooperation
The signing ceremony of the Memoranda of Understanding on stock exchange Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show bilateral trade last year hit 478.33 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 29.48 percent. Of the total, Vietnamese exports to Ukraine brought back USD 284.8 million, up 15.04 percent, while imports from Ukraine rose 58.81 percent to USD 193.5 million. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Ukraine beef up trade cooperation
Allianz Risk Barometer 2021: Pandemic outbreak overtakes Business Interruption as top business risk in China
10th Allianz survey: Pandemic outbreak overtakes Business interruption as the top risk and Changes in legislation and regulation jumps seven spots and ties with business interruption to make the top three risks for businesses in China for 2021Globally, Pandemic outbreak rockets to #2 from #17 and is seen as the main cause of business interruption in 2021, followed by Cyber incidents. Companies look to de-risk supply chains and boost business continuity management for extreme events.In Asia Pacific, the top three risks mirror the Global rankings although Business interruption swaps places with Cyber incidents, which ranks #1 for the second consecutive year. Market Developments and rising insolvency rates could also affect supply chains, with large bankruptcies expected in the US, Brazil, China and core European countries in 2021 … [Read more...] about Allianz Risk Barometer 2021: Pandemic outbreak overtakes Business Interruption as top business risk in China
Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is planning to ship 6 million tonnes of rice abroad in 2021, higher than the figure of 5.27 million tonnes last year. Of the targeted volume, white rice will make up 2 million tonnes, followed by Thai hom mali rice at 1.5 million tonnes and parboiled rice at 1.5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, Pathum Thani fragrant rice, provincial fragrant rice, and sticky rice would account for the remainder, said Keerati Rushchano, Director-General of the Foreign Trade Department under the Ministry of Commerce. Local media quoted Keerati as saying that Thailand's rice exports still have to brave a spate of challenges, including a strong baht, container shortage or relatively higher prices than those of competitors. Weak purchasing power of rice-importing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact will also affect rice purchase demand, he said, adding that natural disasters in rice exporting countries and importers, if they occurred, may trigger … [Read more...] about Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich: In spite of the development of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the year of 2020, the Ministry of National Defense successfully hosted 25 face-to-face and virtual defense and military events, including the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Retreat, the 17th ASEAN Chiefs of Defense Force Meeting, the 14th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting and the 7th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus, within the framework of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020. Furthermore, the four most important meetings all issued joint statements. ASEAN countries and international opinions highly valued the careful preparations and leadership of Vietnam as the Chair of ASEAN in 2020. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime