Ambassador Lê Thị Tuyết Mai. Photo vtv.vn Deputy Prime Minister Lê Minh Khái is attending the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting from May 23-24 in Davos, Switzerland. Ambassador Lê Thi Tuyết Mai, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Việt Nam to the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva, talks to VTV News on relations between Việt Nam and WEF, as well as issues surrounding the content of this year's forum. The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022 (WEF Davos Conference 2022) has the theme "History at a turning point: Government Polic ies and Business Strateg ies". This will be the first live event promoting public-private cooperation between leaders of countries, international organi sations and global corporations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Could you please tell us more about the issues that will be discussed at the Conference, as well as the purpose, meaning and comments on this year's topic? The … [Read more...] about Việt Nam commits to working with global community in tackling global issues
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Chief economists outlook warns of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy
GENEVA — The World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing to the devastating human consequences of the fragmentation of the global economy. Reversing previous expectations for recovery, the majority of respondents to the latest survey expect only a moderate economic outlook in the United States, China, Latin America, South Asia and Pacific, East Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East and North Africa in 2022. In Europe, the majority expect the economic outlook to be weak. The choices of both business and government are expected to lead to greater fragmentation in the global economy and unprecedented shifts in supply chains, creating a perfect storm of volatility and uncertainty. These patterns are expected to create further difficult trade-offs and choices for policy-makers, and – without greater coordination – shocking human costs. These are the … [Read more...] about Chief economists outlook warns of dire human consequences from the fragmentation of the global economy
Deputy PM addresses 78th session of ESCAP
Guided by the theme “A common agenda to advance sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific,” the annual session brought together leaders, senior government officials and about 700 representatives of 51 countries and territories which are ESCAP members, and President of the U.N. General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. In his speech, Deputy PM Dam underlined the special meaning of this year’s session which marks the 75th founding anniversary of ESCAP, and upheld the Commission’s contribution to socio-economic development of the region which have lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty and seen the development of some of the world’s large and most dynamic economies. He expressed a concern that countries, particularly developing ones, are struggling with the huge multi-faceted impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and climate change. They are also encountering many difficulties in accessing resources for recovery, green growth, … [Read more...] about Deputy PM addresses 78th session of ESCAP
AMRO forecasts Viet Nam’s strong recovery amid external headwinds
Bikes produced at Thong Nhat JSC. AMRO forecasts the Vietnamese economy is expected to grow at 6.3 per cent in 2022. — VNA/VNS Photo Tran Viet Viet Nam’s inflation is expected to be contained below 4 per cent this year while the economy is projected to grow 6.3 per cent, according to the latest report on Viet Nam by ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO). This preliminary assessment was made by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) after its annual consultation visit to Viet Nam last week. “The Vietnamese economy is expected to grow at 6.3 per cent in 2022 and 6.5 per cent in 2023. Inflation is projected to remain contained,” said AMRO Group Head and Lead Economist Sanjay Kalra. “This positive outlook rides on strong external demand, a recovery in domestic consumption and healthy investment inflows, bolstered by an appropriate macroeconomic policy stance.” The domestic outbreak of the Omicron variant receded sharply in April 2022, and border restrictions … [Read more...] about AMRO forecasts Viet Nam’s strong recovery amid external headwinds
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 23
Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 23. -The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) convened the third session in Hanoi on May 23. The opening session is broadcast live on Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1), the Vietnam Television (VTV), and the NA's TV channel. Read full story - In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s third session, NA agencies and deputies had made careful preparations on discussion contents, aiming for the highest outcomes with shortest sitting time, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while opening the session on May 23. The top legislator said that over the past nearly one year, NA deputies have adhered to their action plans and kept their promises to voters and people, while listening to their ideas and requests and working to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency across all fields. Read full story -Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 23
HCM City to host Smart City Asia 2022
The Ho Chi Minh City skyline (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A Smart City Expo & Forum in Asia (Smart City Asia 2022) will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City from May 26 to May 28. The annual event, to be co-organised by Exporum and the Vietnam Digital Communication Association, introduces the world’s leading technologies in the field of digital technology, smart cities and smart homes (AI, IOT, Blockchain, VR/AR, and 3D), reported the Voice of Vietnam (VOV). More than 120 domestic and foreign businesses are expected to display new products, technology services, as well as consulting services for the digital technology industry during the three-day expo & forum. Organisers will arrange seminars to share international experiences in developing smart cities in Singapore and the Republic of Korea. Experts will also discuss and make suggestions for smart city infrastructure development suitable for Vietnam. According to the … [Read more...] about HCM City to host Smart City Asia 2022