At the teleconference (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Measures to reach the growth target of 6.7 percent in 2018 were discussed at a teleconference between the Government and localities on July 2. According to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, to realise the yearly goal, GDP must reach 6.53 percent in the third quarter and 6.36 percent in the final quarter. However, he noted that the national economy would face many challenges in the second half of 2018 as the main drivers of growth are not as clear as in 2017. Trade tensions are spreading among the US, China and the EU, bringing both challenges and opportunities to Vietnam’s economy. Vietnam can take advantage of opportunities to promote export or import of cheap goods, while accelerating the restructuring of imported material market to cope with new difficulties. Dung stressed the need to speed up the restructuring of the economy in the rest of the year, focusing on improving quality to increase the … [Read more...] about Measures sought for 6.7-percent economic expansion
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Prime Minister holds second dialogue with farmers
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the event (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc emphasised the significance of processing to agriculture during his dialogue with more than 300 farmers representing tens of millions of farming households nationwide, in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 10. The leader said enhancing infrastructure, increasing resources for natural disaster combat and planning the husbandry sector should be also prioritised. On this occasion, he asked the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Vietnam Farmers’ Union to provide more information about the market and possibilities, especially information regarding incentives, capital, varieties and materials for agriculture, via their websites. Other issues needed to be clarified include those relating to food safety, diseases in rural areas, necessary standards for exports and annual rice cultivation plan, the PM said. … [Read more...] about Prime Minister holds second dialogue with farmers
NA leader expects stronger Vietnam-Netherlands relations
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (L) and President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol (Photo: VNA) The Hague (VNA) - Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has expected that her ongoing official visit to the Netherlands will further deepen the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and the European country in general and the Dutch parliament in particular. During her talks with President of the Senate of the Netherlands Ankie Broekers-Knol in The Hague on March 27, Chairwoman Ngan expressed her hope that the visit will open up new cooperation prospects in bilateral relations as well as cooperative ties between Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU), especially when Vietnam and the Netherlands are celebrating the 45th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties. [Vietnam’s top legislator holds talks with speaker of Dutch lower house] … [Read more...] about NA leader expects stronger Vietnam-Netherlands relations
Games glory awaits Vietnam: coach Park
Vietnam’s head coach Park Hang-seo (right) and Indra Sjafri of Indonesia at the press conference ahead the final match of men’s football category of the SEA Games. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Linh The final at Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila kicks off at 7pm today (Hanoi time). In the semi-finals on December 7, Vietnam beat Cambodia 4-0, while Indonesia defeated Myanmar 4-2 after extra time. The final will be Vietnam's first in 10 years in a competition Vietnamese fans are still waiting for a title. “The whole team are only one step from the SEA Games’ gold medal. Fans, training board as well as Vietnamese footballers can be proud of what Vietnam did at this year’s event,” said coach Park at a press conference in the Philippines. “Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc also sent a message to encourage and support the team. We will do everything we can to take gold medal. We will fight with all our hearts,” said Park. The veteran coach … [Read more...] about Games glory awaits Vietnam: coach Park
Guitar Concert planned in Da Nang
Japanese guitarist Kozo Tate and two Vietnamese artists Le Hoang Minh and Phan Xuan Tri will perform at the Da Nang Guitar Concert 2019 – Three centuries of Guitar Masterpiece – at the Nguyen Hien Dinh Theatre on Friday. Japanese guitar artist Kozo Tate. He will perform with two Vietnamese artists Le Hoang Minh and Phan Xuan Tri in Da Nang Guitar Concert 2019 at the city'sNguyen Hien Dinh Theatre on Friday. Photos courtesy Culture and Cinema Centre. The city’s culture and cinema centre said the three guitarists will show off solo and trio performance at the one-night event from 8pm to 9.30pm. Kozo, who started his international guitar course in 1976, will play Sonatina by Federico Moreno Torroba, and Baden Jazz Suite in his solo, while Tri will display Fantasia, Prelude Op BWV 998 of J.S. Bach; Lob Der Thranen of Franz Schubert (arr: J.K. Mertz). The Japanese artist was awarded the first prize at the 18th International Guitar Competition organised by the … [Read more...] about Guitar Concert planned in Da Nang