Le Thi Tu, a woman living in the heritage-rich Hue City of Thua Thien-Hue Province, located in central Vietnam, knows her way to liven up the holiday spirit with the exuberant scent of candied cassava, a humble homemade recipe that she has perfected over five decades. … [Read more...] about ‘Poor man’s candy’ recipe sparks off Tet holiday spirit in Vietnam
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13th National Party Congress opens in Hà Nội
It will also review Party-building work and the leadership of the 12th Party Central Committee, determine the directions and tasks of Party-building in the new term, evaluate the implementation of the Party’s Charter of the 12th tenure Party and elect the Party Central Committee for the 13th tenure. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress opens in Hà Nội
South Korea posts worst growth in two decades
South Korea recorded its worst growth in more than two decades in 2020, the central bank said Tuesday, but it is expected to be among the best-performing OECD economies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The country's gross domestic product contracted 1.0 percent in 2020 from a year earlier, the Bank of Korea said, citing weak private spending and exports. It marks the worst annual growth since 1998, when the South Korean economy shrank 5.1 percent in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis. Still, South Korea is expected to be among the countries in the OECD group of developed economies least affected by the pandemic in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the South's economy -- the world's 12th-largest -- grew 1.1 percent from the previous quarter, data showed, marking a second consecutive quarter of growth amid the pandemic. The central bank said exports expanded 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter from three months earlier, offsetting a slump in private consumption due … [Read more...] about South Korea posts worst growth in two decades
Vietnam targets to become a developed country by mid-21st century: Party chief
"Results achieved during the term of the 12th Party Congress are of particular importance as they contribute to reinforcing trust and confidence, creating a momentum for the entire society to continue to overcome difficulties and challenges, and take advantage of favorable opportunities to bring the country into a new period of development." … [Read more...] about Vietnam targets to become a developed country by mid-21st century: Party chief
Build a spiritually healthy capital, Party leader exhorts Hanoi
Speaking as a Hanoi citizen, the Party leader and State President also said central agencies must collaborate better with Hanoi to help it achieve its targets because it is the capital city and face of the nation. … [Read more...] about Build a spiritually healthy capital, Party leader exhorts Hanoi
