Raymond Mallon

State President Luong Cuong's full address at UNGA high-level General Debate VGP - Below is the full address by Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong at the high-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the U.S., on Septembe...

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
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Bộ trưởng Công an, Bí thư Hà Nội gắn biển tên phố Lê Giản, Bạch Thành Phong Sáng 20.8, UBND P.Đại Mỗ (Hà Nội) tổ chức lễ công bố quyết định gắn biển tên phố Lê Giản và phố Bạch Thành Phong.

Ceremony remembering my grandfather in law today
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Insightful, wonderfully written, piece

Opinion: When it comes to Gaza, the West does not have the cover of ignorance By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.A decade from now, few will admit to having been uncritical of the atrocities currently being committed against th...

Why aren’t western governments doing more
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ĐBQH Phan Đức Hiếu: “Dành thời gian để doanh nghiệp nghĩ cơ hội kinh doanh thay vì để xin giấy phép” Động lực cải cách thể chế cùng quyết tâm hành động để tháo "vòng kim cô", giúp doanh nghiệp tư nhân lớn mạnh, bứt phá chưa bao giờ được thể hiện rõ ràng như lúc này.

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Trump approval falls to 43%, lowest since returning to office, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 43%, the lowest since his return to office, as Americans soured on his tariff moves and his administration's handling of information about a military strike in Yemen, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

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Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings

Implications of US Tariffs YouTube video by Lawrence Wong 黄循财

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...

Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness There’s no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs

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...

Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness There’s no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs

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
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Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan Elon Musk's tech company can provide up to 600,000 subscriptions nationwide

Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan

In siding with Russia over Ukraine, Trump is not putting America first. He is hastening its decline Trump’s apparent break with Ukraine is making all US allies question his reliability. He vowed to put ‘America first’, but these moves just make the US more isolated.

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Riding to raise funds for Saigon Children's Charity Help Raymond Mallon raise money to support Saigon Children's Charity CIO

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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Tổng Bí thư: Tinh gọn bộ máy phải làm trước Đại hội Đảng 14 Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm nhấn mạnh việc tinh gọn bộ máy "không thể trì hoãn" vì nếu chờ đến Đại hội Đảng 14, khi mọi thứ đã được quyết định và bầu chọn thì việc thay đổi sẽ trở nên khó khăn.

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-...

Air pollution deaths outnumber COVID-19, traffic accident fatalities in Vietnam In 2016, over 60,000 deaths in Vietnam were linked to air pollution-related diseases

A timely warning. Air pollution is a major problem in VNs major cities. tuoitrenews.vn/news/society...

Chính phủ giảm 4 bộ, Quốc hội giảm 2 ủy ban Chính phủ sau tinh gọn giảm 4 bộ, Quốc hội giảm 2 ủy ban, theo phương án sắp xếp bộ máy được Ban Chấp hành Trung ương thông qua hôm 24/1.

More details of major administrative streamlining in Việt Nam formally announced.
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Conversation with Pham Minh Chinh at World Economic Forum 2025 Join Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam, at the World Economic Forum 2025 for insights on Viet Nam's role in global challenges and sustainable development.

Interesting discussion www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...

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 VGP – General Secretary To Lam stressed the need to continue economic innovation cause, describing it as an urgent task that requires synchronous awareness and actions.

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, French far-right leader, dies aged 96 Former paratrooper led National Front party for decades and courted controversy, being repeatedly fined for contesting crimes against humanity

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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.”

Residents urged to stay indoors as Hanoi air quality hits 'very unhealthy' levels - VnExpress International The Ministry of Health has advised Hanoi residents to limit outdoor activities, focus on indoor tasks, or postpone plans until air quality improves, as pollution levels in the capital continue to wors...

Improvement in air quality forecast for tomorrow e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en...

Fruits of spoil: Laos' forests disappearing as fruit farms flourish The country’s improved railway connectivity facilitates fruit exports to China but has also sparked a boom in foreign-owned banana and durian farms, leading to forest clearance

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...

Deputy PM urges specific roadmap for EV shift, as air pollution worsens Efforts must be made to increase investment in green public transportation, establish convenient public transport routes and stations, and develop traffic flow plans for personal vehicles based on pol...

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.

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