VEPR organises a conference on the Việt Nam Annual Economic Report 2022 in Hà Nội on Friday. — Photo baodautu.vn HÀ NỘI — The third quarter will be the most stressful period for inflation, said Trần Toàn Thắng, head of the National Centre for Socio-Economic Information and Forecast, at a conference on the Việt Nam Annual Economic Report 2022. The conference was organised by the Việt Nam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR) in Hà Nội on Friday. The report highlighted that the Vietnamese economy is in the process of recovery but will continue to face many difficulties this year. Inflationary pressure and production costs are increasing strongly. In addition, risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict have a huge indirect impact on the country's economy. The slowdown of the global economy and important partner economies of Việt Nam, especially China, which is continuing its "Zero COVID" policy with strict measures, can stress the Vietnamese economy, disrupting supply … [Read more...] about Q3 set to be tough period for inflation
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Gia Lai province urged to establish itself as driver of Central Highlands
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting with Gia Lai officials on May 22. (Photo: VNA) Gia Lai (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session with key officials of Gia Lai on May 22, part of his working trip to this Central Highlands province. Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Ho Van Nien reported on Gia Lai ’s achievements in containing COVID-19, recovering socio-economic development, and performing political tasks. He also submitted several proposals to the Government so as to help boost local development. PM Chinh spoke highly of Gia Lai’s attainments but also pointed out certain shortcomings needing to be addressed, including potential yet to be fully optimised, limited strategic infrastructure, and hardships facing ethnic minorities , especially those in rural areas. Highlighting some focal tasks for the time ahead, he demanded the province work harder to capitalise on its potential, advantages, and resources to obtain a fast and … [Read more...] about Gia Lai province urged to establish itself as driver of Central Highlands
15th-tenure National Assembly’s third session opens
The third plenary session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly opens in Hà Nội on Monday morning. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Điệp HÀ NỘI — The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) convened its third session in Hà Nội on Monday. The opening session is broadcast live on Radio the Voice of Việt Nam (VOV1), the Việt Nam Television (VTV), and the NA's TV channel. Before the opening, leaders of the Party, State and Việt Nam Fatherland Front and NA deputies laid wreaths in tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his Mausoleum. During the 19-day session – the longest since the beginning of this tenure – the legislative body will consider and approve five draft laws and three draft resolutions, which are designed to continue implementing the policy of safe, flexible adaptation to and effective control of the COVID-19 pandemic so as to recover the economy and support people and labourers in the new normal. After the opening remarks delivered by NA Chairman Vương Đình Huệ, Deputy Prime Minister … [Read more...] about 15th-tenure National Assembly’s third session opens