For a contrast in style, nuance, substance and constructiveness compared with certain other widely known leaders, that also includes clear recognition of the need to improve governance of the UN system, see en.baochinhphu.vn/state-presid...
For a contrast in style, nuance, substance and constructiveness compared with certain other widely known leaders, that also includes clear recognition of the need to improve governance of the UN system, see en.baochinhphu.vn/state-presid...
So pleased to hear that much greater efforts will be made to improve on Viet Nam’s positive achievements with basic education
e.vnexpress.net/news/news/ed...
Ceremony remembering my grandfather in law today
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Insightful, wonderfully written, piece
Why aren’t western governments doing more
ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion...
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
Singapore’s PM provides some clear analysis of future risks resulting from Trump’s tariff action and disregard for international norms.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrX7...
Krugman argues to stop looking for methods in the madness: there is no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Why #Albo should not - NOT - phone #Trump ~
A White House official told Politico that Trump likes the “shock and awe,” and that "Each country needs to panic and call. …Trump wants to hear you grovel and say you’ll cut a deal."
#Tariffs #USPol #AusPol
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/stop-looki...
Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan
I will be bicycling from Da Lat to Mui Ne to raise money for the Saigon Children’s Charity. This will be my third ride to support this charity.
We cover all our costs but welcome any additional donations (see below) to support SCC.
Thanks
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More insights from Party Sec-Gen To Lam into the drive for administrative reforms in Việt Nam.
“ the most important manifestation of growth is that people's lives must satisfy increasingly high needs in all aspects, from society, health, education and culture.” vnexpress.net/tong-bi-thu-...
A timely warning. Air pollution is a major problem in VNs major cities. tuoitrenews.vn/news/society...
More details of major administrative streamlining in Việt Nam formally announced.
vnexpress.net/chinh-phu-gi...
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
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General Secretary stresses continued economic innovation while also also calling for “drastic realization of initiatives and commitments at the COP26, and adoption of solutions to reduce air pollution in big cities, including Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City”. en.baochinhphu.vn/general-secr...
Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead. Pen serve with a French parachute regiment in Indochina and Algeria, during which he was accused of torturing detainees.
In 1962, Le Pen told the newspaper Combat: “I’ve nothing to hide. We tortured because it had to be done.”
Improvement in air quality forecast for tomorrow e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en...
Laos' Attapeu province is experiencing breakneck deforestation to make way for major Chinese banana and durian farms www.mekongeye.com/2024/12/16/f...
2024 economic data for VN is available at www.gso.gov.vn/bai-top/2025...
Summary 2024 economic data for VN is available at www.gso.gov.vn/en/homepage/
Better environmental management remains a key challenge for sustainable development
FDI disbursements to Việt Nam continue to grow. Singapore is the biggest investor (US$10.21 billion or 26.7%). South Korea is second with US$7.06 billion (18.5%). en.baochinhphu.vn/fdi-disburse...
The VN government is developing policies to support people and businesses in converting petrol and diesel vehicles to green ones, encourage the use of green public transport, and give priority to bidding and public procurement for green vehicles.
vietnamnews.vn/politics-law...