They said the country’s greatest success is in the economic field. Beginning as a backwards agriculture-reliant nation, Vietnam has become an emerging market focusing on production and trade. The poverty rate has fallen significantly while average annual per capita income has improved considerably and progress has been seen in social indicators. … [Read more...] about Foreign experts herald Vietnam’s successes
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Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has conditions and potential to become a developed country in the future as it boasts rich resources and abundant labour, high education lever, geographical advantages connecting Asia and the world, efficient government and patriotic citizens. The remark was made by JaeHo Jeong, Hanoi Bureau Chief of the Korea Times, on January 26 when he was present at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to cover the opening ceremony of the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the most important political event of Vietnam. “I think Vietnam will have a brighter future than the present,” he said, adding “its role will increase amid the rapidly changing global situation”. More industrial facilities based in China will be relocated to Vietnam, and it will also serve as a key country connecting Europe and Asia with the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) taking effect. Nearby Indochinese countries are predicted to … [Read more...] about Reporters pin high hopes on Vietnam’s future
Lee Tung Avenue’s Lunar New Year Presents Butterflies of Hope.Blessing Lanterns
LTA is teaming up with the local young artist Josh Tang and the child art education Center "Colourful Kids" to organize a butterfly-inspired child art space. Josh lived in the UK for 20 years and graduated from the University of Kingston and the University of Reading. He is currently working as an art instructor at Colourful Kids, at which students are creating multiple handmade artworks with a butterfly theme. Their artworks will pour vibrancy and creativity all over the boulevard. Further, some of their artworks will be selected and sold online for charity (https://bit.ly/3g0xxqE), with part of the proceeds being a charitable donation to "Soap Cycling". Josh even created a butterfly art painting named "FLY" for LTA. Displayed on the basement floor at Exit D of Wan Chai MTR station, the painting shows the transformation of the butterfly and its hopeful and vigorous form. The rich use of colors allows viewers to feel positive and joyful hope. … [Read more...] about Lee Tung Avenue’s Lunar New Year Presents Butterflies of Hope.Blessing Lanterns
Electricty dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure
The ENV is eyeing the operation of a competitive retail electricity market in 2021 after running a competitive wholesale market since 2019. The plans were specified in 2013, with the marketplace set to be developed in three distinct parts – the power generation market, the wholesale market and the retail market. VNS … [Read more...] about Electricty dispatch centre asks for better infrastructure