Posts Tagged ‘ Forecasting ’

Stop chasing GDP targets, economists say 

November 15, 2011
Stop chasing GDP targets, economists say 

    Several economists are saying the government should not commit itself to any gross domestic product target, adding economic growth cannot be a forced process. Vietnam should just follow other countries and release regular economic forecasts instead, they suggest. Vu Quang Viet, who has worked with the United Nations Statistical Division, said GDP growth [...]

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PM Dung spotlights role of forecasting at Davos forum

January 29, 2010
PM Dung spotlights role of forecasting at Davos forum

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stressed the importance of forecasting in policy-making and long-term growth in his address to the World Economic Forum (WEF)-2010 in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 28. LookAtVietnam – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung stressed the importance of forecasting in policy-making and long-term growth in his address to the World Economic Forum [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/12

December 17, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 17/12

PM Dung pushes for stronger ties with Australia, Israel; Vietnamese legislators visit Brazil; Party leader Manh begins visit to Cambodia; Vietnam applauds peace progress in Central African Republic PM Dung pushes for stronger ties with Australia, Israel Vietnam and Australia should formulate a programme of action to realise the joint statement on the comprehensive partnership [...]

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Weather forecasting capacity limited by old technology: experts

October 30, 2009
Weather forecasting capacity limited by old technology: experts

Outdated technology and infrastructure as well as a shortage of experienced staff are preventing Vietnam from developing adequate forecasting abilities, experts said.  LookAtVietnam – Outdated technology and infrastructure as well as a shortage of experienced staff are preventing Vietnam from developing adequate forecasting abilities, experts said at a conference in Hanoi on Wednesday.  “Compared to [...]

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Weather forecasting capacity limited by old technology: experts

October 29, 2009
Weather forecasting capacity limited by old technology: experts

Outdated technology and infrastructure as well as a shortage of experienced staff are preventing Vietnam from developing adequate forecasting abilities, experts said at a conference in Hanoi on Wednesday. “Compared to other countries Vietnam’s capacity, infrastructure, equipment and technology in terms of meteorological forecasting is very backward,” Bui Minh Tang, director of the National Center [...]

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Let’s not blame, but clean up after the typhoon

October 9, 2009
Let’s not blame, but clean up after the typhoon

The controversy between Quang Ngai and weather forecasters has been dismissed with Quang Ngai officials saying right now it is more important to deal with the typhoon aftermath. Many houses in Quang Ngai were damaged by typhoon Ketsana. Ministry rejects Quang Ngai’s accusations against forecastersQuang Ngai official blames forecasters for storm damage Previously, Quang Ngai’s Party leader [...]

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“Let not blame, but deal with the typhoon aftermath”

October 8, 2009
“Let not blame, but deal with the typhoon aftermath”

The controversy between Quang Ngai and weather forecasters has been dismissed with Quang Ngai officials saying right now it is more important to deal with the typhoon aftermath. Many houses in Quang Ngai were damaged by typhoon Ketsana. Ministry rejects Quang Ngai’s accusations against forecastersQuang Ngai official blames forecasters for storm damage Previously, Quang Ngai’s Party leader [...]

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Typhoon Ketsana most powerful in last four decades

October 7, 2009
Typhoon Ketsana most powerful in last four decades

Typhoon Ketsana has been named as Vietnam’s strongest storm in the last four decade by Vietnamese authorities. Cleaning after flood. The Central Standing Committee for Flood and Storm Control on October 6 held a press conference assessing losses caused by typhoon Ketsana, in cooperation with the UNDP and FAO. According to the committee, Ketsana is the strongest [...]

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Flood tide and floods to attack HCM City

October 6, 2009
Flood tide and floods to attack HCM City

Between October 5-8, flood tides of up to 1.44m high are expected to hit HCM City. VietNamNet Bridge –Between October 5-8, flood tides of up to 1.44m high are expected to hit HCM City. The Southern Region Hydrometeorology Forecasting Station said a flood tide and floods from upper reaches will combine to make the water level [...]

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Ministry rejects Quang Ngai’s accusations against forecasters

October 5, 2009
Ministry rejects Quang Ngai’s accusations against forecasters

Quang Ngai blamed the severe storm damage caused by Ketsana on inaccurate forecasts but the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment does not agree. Quang Ngai, one day after Typhoon Ketsana. Quang Ngai official blames forecasters for storm damage “Their judgment is regrettable. It rejects the effort of thousands broadcasters, including staff who are holding on to Ly [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...