Posts Tagged ‘ Improving ’

Open to question 

December 12, 2011
Open to question 

  A panoramic view of Quang Ninh Province’s Ha Long Bay. Experts have called for improved services and preservation work as the UNESCO World Heritage Site gains further recognition as a natural wonder. A hike in admission fees for the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s foremost tourism site, has drawn a lot of flak, particularly over [...]

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Hoan Kiem Turtle to take its status to the grave 

February 20, 2011
Hoan Kiem Turtle to take its status to the grave 

  Experts still divided on ways to treat turtle too old and special for conservation efforts The badly injured giant soft-shell turtle living in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake, pictured here on February 8, is said to be one of four remaining Rafetus swinhoei specimens in the world. The photograph has initiated a new round of [...]

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Ethnic populations face decline

December 24, 2009
Ethnic populations face decline

Viet Nam is seeking to increase the population of some ethnic minorities, especially for groups whose populations are below 1,000, such as the Brau, Si La, Ro Mam, . . . While Kinh people are advised to have no more than two children each, population officials are trying to encourage some minorities to have more [...]

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Investors told $2.5 bil needed for farms

October 29, 2009
Investors told $2.5 bil needed for farms

From 2011 to 2015, Viet Nam will need US$2-2.5 billion in agriculture development investments, an increase of 1.5 times against the previous five years’ figure. In order to attract more ODA funds, MARD has introduced new models with an aim to raising farmers’ incomes and improving their living conditions, particularly for the poor and those [...]

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VN has maintained reasonable growth rate, says Prime Minister

October 20, 2009
VN has maintained reasonable growth rate, says Prime Minister

PM Nguyen Tan Dung told the NA on the opening day of its autumn session that though global economic recession has affected Vietnam, sound policies have limited its impact.  According to the Government’s report, Vietnam has achieved GDP growth of 5.2 percent, and held the increase in consumer prices to seven percent, one third of [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 5/10

October 6, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 5/10

Vice President wraps up India visit; ASEAN approves anti-drug action initiated by Vietnam; Vietnam discusses Cambodia, Myanmar situations; Dong Nai province urged to tap potential for development  Vice President wraps up India visit  Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan concluded a five-day visit to India on October 4, as guest of her Indian counterpart Mohamed Hamid [...]

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Education fails the nation

October 3, 2009
Education fails the nation

Writing on the wall: A class in progress at the University of Science in Ho Chi Minh City Teacher friendly policies and more effective school management are urgent imperatives, experts say. Vietnam’s education sector is in a crisis, with universities not producing the educated workforce that the nation’s economy and society need.In an “opinionated analysis” [...]

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POLITICS IN BRIEF 25/8

August 25, 2009
POLITICS IN BRIEF 25/8

Vietnam supports Bogor Goals for free trade; Conference examines preparations for local Party congresses; Experts discuss how to strengthen Vietnamese-Chinese ties Vietnam supports Bogor Goals for free trade  Vietnam supports APEC’s leading role in liberalising and facilitating trade and investment to fulfil the Bogor Goals and vision for a free trade area in the Asia-Pacific [...]

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Vietnam urged to consider post-stimulus agenda

July 24, 2009
Vietnam urged to consider post-stimulus agenda

The government’s stimulus package has been key to the construction sector’s recent resurgence, but experts say it is time to look ahead to the post-stimulus phase Vietnam’s stimulus package has proven effective but it’s time for the country to think about how the economy will fare without it, experts say. As the economic situation has [...]

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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...