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Regarding pork, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said at the meeting held in December enterprises in livestock breeding and distribution have committed to reduce the price of pork, which is subject to heavy inflation due to either shortage or traders' withholding their stock as the country's herd is still reeling from the aftermath of the devastating African swine fever outbreak that saw many pigs culled. … [Read more...] about PM asks for sufficient supply of goods for Tết

Both sides agreed that the friendship and strengthened strategic partnership between the two nations have made great strides, demonstrated by their senior leaders’ continued exchange visits in 2019, including an official trip to Thailand and the attendance in the 40th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) there by National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan in August. They also regularly met each other at multilateral forums, especially on the fringes of the ASEAN summits hosted by Thailand. Cooperation mechanisms have proved effective as the two countries successfully organised the third meeting of the joint committee on bilateral cooperation in January, the 11th meeting of the joint working group on political-security cooperation in August, and the third defence policy dialogue at the deputy ministerial level in September, they said. The diplomats described economic, trade and investment ties as an impressive highlight in bilateral relations. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Thailand hold political consultation in Hanoi

An increase in physical losses is the exposure businesses fear most (49% of responses) as rising seas, drier droughts, fiercer storms and massive flooding pose threats to factories and other corporate assets, as well as transport and energy links that tie supply chains together. Further, business are concerned about operational impacts (37%), such as relocation of facilities, and potential market and regulatory impacts (35% and 33%). Companies may have to prepare for more litigation in future -- climate change cases targeting 'carbon majors' have already been brought in 30 countries around the world, with most cases filed in the US. … [Read more...] about Allianz Risk Barometer 2020: Business interruption and natural catastrophes remain top risks amongst China companies

Parties and celebrations are everywhere during Tet, with food overflowing to be shared by all. SABECO, whose refreshing beverages have always been a staple in these Tet gatherings, has also established its own tradition during this holiday with programs aimed to share love and blessings among Vietnamese people during this special time. … [Read more...] about A tradition of giving, rooted in local culture

Despite its strong start 2005, Viet Nam’s tourism still lags behind other ASEAN countries as Viet Nam’s 2005 foreign tourist target is 3.2 million, while Singapore had 8 million foreign visitors, 14 million tourists visited Thailand and 15 million travelled to Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Foreign tourists flock to Viet Nam in January