Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has made an impression on the international community as a safe country with great economic potential, and its success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining economic growth has been miraculous, a Japanese expert has said. Director of Japan’s Vietnam Economic Research Institute (VERI) Hiroyuki Moribe made the comments in a recent interview with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Japan, during which he said that one of the most important factors contributing to Vietnam’s economic achievements is that the country did particularly well in controlling the pandemic. Though COVID-19 broke out again in HCM City, Vietnam has kept it under control, he noted, stressing that this is a very important factor in the context of the US and countries in Europe and South America recording an increasing number of infections. Drastic measures to respond to the outbreak, such as border closures, and Vietnamese people’s strict compliance with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s success in fighting COVID-19, maintaining growth a miracle: Japanese expert
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Mitsubishi recalls 9,000 Xpander, Outlander cars in Vietnam
An Xpander car. Mitsubishi Vietnam has announced that it will recall 9,000 Xpander and Outlander cars from today until January 17, 2023, over fuel pump defects – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Some 3,700 Mitsubishi Xpander cars and 5,300 Outlander vehicles will be recalled from today until January 17, 2023, to check and replace faulty fuel pumps as plastic impellers for fuel pumps can inflate and stop their operation, causing the engine to stall or not start, according to an announcement released by Mitsubishi Vietnam today, January 18. … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi recalls 9,000 Xpander, Outlander cars in Vietnam
Invasive snails immune to pesticides in central Vietnam
Golden apple snails can live up to six months in drought condition and rapidly multiply within reach of water. They could lay eggs at a speed of 200-300 in about three hours. This species often feeds on young rice plants or young shoots right after sowing up until the crops are 30 days old. … [Read more...] about Invasive snails immune to pesticides in central Vietnam
Vietnam stands firm amid pandemic: international media
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign media have run several articles highlighting Vietnam’s economic success given a struggling world plagued by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nikkei Asia Review said Vietnam’s production sector has proven its fast and steady recovery. The country’s open market and signing of numerous free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly the EU-Vietnam FTA, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), are promising great opportunities for growth. The paper said Vietnam stands out for its success in controlling the pandemic. According to the latest Asian Development Outlook released by the Asia Development Bank, Vietnam was estimated to grow over 2 percent last year while Thailand contracted by 7.8 percent. Thanks to its larger market scale and cheaper labour cost, Vietnam surpassed Thailand in terms of foreign direct investment and export value. The Financial … [Read more...] about Vietnam stands firm amid pandemic: international media
Vietnam, China to hold celebrations for 20th anniversary of land border treaty
The event affords both sides a chance to review achievements and experience after 10 years of implementing the three legal documents on land border and 20 years of the signing of the Land Border Treaty, as well as cooperation and development in border areas. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China to hold celebrations for 20th anniversary of land border treaty