He cited the municipal Party Committee’s resolution as saying that the city aims to become a smart city by 2025. At the same time, it expects to become a modern industrial service city and remain the country’s economic hub and leader in innovation and quality of life as well as a driving force of the southern key economic zone and the country as a whole. Its GRDP per capita is expected to reach US$8,500. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 27
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Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand is planning to ship 6 million tonnes of rice abroad in 2021, higher than the figure of 5.27 million tonnes last year. Of the targeted volume, white rice will make up 2 million tonnes, followed by Thai hom mali rice at 1.5 million tonnes and parboiled rice at 1.5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, Pathum Thani fragrant rice, provincial fragrant rice, and sticky rice would account for the remainder, said Keerati Rushchano, Director-General of the Foreign Trade Department under the Ministry of Commerce. Local media quoted Keerati as saying that Thailand's rice exports still have to brave a spate of challenges, including a strong baht, container shortage or relatively higher prices than those of competitors. Weak purchasing power of rice-importing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact will also affect rice purchase demand, he said, adding that natural disasters in rice exporting countries and importers, if they occurred, may trigger … [Read more...] about Thailand looks to export 6 million tonnes of rice this year
The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich: It can be said that the military always plays the leading role in responding to calamities. In 2020, the Central Military Commission and Defense Ministry foresaw the complicated development of the weather in 2020 so they directed all military units to prepare adequate forces and assets for natural disaster response. Military units stationed near reservoirs and rivers joined local forces to consolidate banks and dams. During the year, the Defense Ministry mobilized more than 330,000 troops and 11,000 vehicles to participate in natural disaster relief, search and rescue. The effective support of the military for victims of natural disasters was praised by the Party, State and people. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
