“The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has issued dispatches demanding heightened measures to fight acute respiratory infections caused by the coronavirus as well as the distribution of leaflets at border gates to raise public awareness,” Khanh said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam travel company cancels visits to Wuhan amid coronavirus outbreak
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Leading officials pay Tet visits to localities
Can Tho (VNA) – Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Tran Thanh Man on January 23 led municipal Party Committee and People’s Committee officials to visit and deliver gifts to 50 poor household in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on the occasion of the imminent traditional lunar New Year. Speaking at a hand-out ceremony, Man briefed participants on the national social, economic and political situation last year, and rejoiced at the achievements recorded by Can Tho authorities and people. The front leader expressed his hope that Can Tho authorities will continue their attention to the care for poor household and the disadvantaged, and the people will strive for a better life. The same day, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of its Organisation Commission Pham Minh Chinh visited and presented gifts totally valued at 1.2 billion VND (nearly 52,000 USD) to 1,100 poor households in the northwestern mountainous … [Read more...] about Leading officials pay Tet visits to localities
Chinese Defense Minister’s visit to Vietnam contributes to promoting bilateral defense cooperation
Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich and Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe at the fifth Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange in November, 2018 Regarding exchange of high-ranking delegations, Vietnamese and Chinese defense ministers met three times in 2018 only. It can be said that after each of the high-level meetings, the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic partnership and defense cooperation were elevated to a new level, contributing to promoting mutual understanding and trust as well as to maintaining a peaceful environment and outlining right directions for Vietnam-China bilateral relations in the future. … [Read more...] about Chinese Defense Minister’s visit to Vietnam contributes to promoting bilateral defense cooperation
HCMC Chairman visits residents effected by High-Tech Park on Tet holidays
The next household Chairman Phong came over was wounded soldier Nguyen Thanh Tung in Tang Nhon Phu A Ward who has been affected by the Hi-Tech Park Project. Soldier Tung expressed his expectation to receive the resettlement land to settle down his life. … [Read more...] about HCMC Chairman visits residents effected by High-Tech Park on Tet holidays
New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study finds a need for more balanced regulation to protect innovation and societal benefits
The increased pace of technological change is making it difficult for regulators to keep upA knee-jerk regulatory reaction that results in an outright ban on technologies in response to disruptive forces can stifle innovationRegulators need to take a measured approach that balances societal concerns with stakeholder and industry consultation, informed debate and factual analysisTOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 23 January 2020 - The speed to technological disruption is making it difficult for regulators to keep pace but regulatory response needs to be measured in order to protect innovation, according to a new report from The Economist Intelligence Unit. A fine balance: Regulations and the societal benefits of disruptive technologies is a new research report sponsored by Philip Morris International (PMI). The report examines how best to balance the introduction of new regulation with the societal benefits of new technology through industry case studies and … [Read more...] about New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study finds a need for more balanced regulation to protect innovation and societal benefits
