Politburo member, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, on behalf of the Political Bureau, presented the Political Bureau’s acquirement and explanation report on ideas discussed by the Party Central Committee on the draft report summarising the implementation of the socio-economic strategy in the 2011-2020 period and the building of a socio-economic development strategy for the 2021-2030 period; the draft report on the socio-economic situation in the 2016-2020 period and the socio-economic development plan for the 2021-2025 period. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM POLITICAL NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
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VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
Vice Minister Bui The Duy from the Ministry of Science and Technology commented: ‘The innovation partnership between Australia and Vietnam has proven to be an effective mechanism for the two countries to share best practice and models to enhance the innovation systems in both countries. We hope grants provided under the Aus4Innovation program will set examples of how innovation – particularly when it can jointly developed and implemented – can transform our society and deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability.’ … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13
HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Cheo Leo Cafe makes coffee with clay pots and is the only one in HCM City maintaining this tradition. VNS Photo Việt Dũng Cheo Leo Cafe's clay-pot brewed coffee Lovers of coffee should head for Cheo Leo Cafe, which has been operating for 80 years and brews coffee in traditional clay pots. Nguyễn Thị Sương, its owner, says: "Only my cafe has been able to completely keep the traditional Sài Gòn way of brewing coffee. "Foreign visitors also really like our coffee. I have been told they even enjoy it more than Starbucks. "That makes me very happy. But I don’t want to become arrogant because of that, because I think they probably said it to make me happy, and I don’t think I can ever measure up to an international brand. I’m aware of that. But it’s still a motivation for me. "I’m selling my coffee at reasonable prices but receive positive feedback for its quality. "Foreign and … [Read more...] about HCM City’s District 3: 18th coolest neighbourhood in the world
Stop monkeying around with our heritage sites
“I love the romantic scene in the film with the snowy road under the trees,” said Ngân Hạnh, from Hà Nội. “That’s why I wanted to take a tour to Nami Island. I took a lot of photos with statues of the hero and heroine in the film.” … [Read more...] about Stop monkeying around with our heritage sites
Vietnamese sailor rescued after cargo ship sinks in Tokyo Bay
The two Vietnamese nationals were among the 12-member crew of the 1,925-tonne ship, which sunk while at anchor as Typhoon Hagibis approached. His ten crew mates included three from Myanmar and seven from China. Three of them were also rescued on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese sailor rescued after cargo ship sinks in Tokyo Bay