Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
- Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in The Hague on December 12, affirming his determination to join hands with the Netherlands in promoting the two countries’ comprehensive partnership.
The talks between PM Pham Minh Chinh and PM Mark Rutte in The Hague on December 12. (Photo: VNA) Welcoming his guest’s official visit, PM Rutte stated that the Netherlands attaches importance to Vietnam’s important stature and role in its policy towards the Indo-Pacific region.Read full story
- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the World Horti Centre (WHC) in South Holland province on December 12 (local time) as part of his official visit to the Netherlands.
During the meeting with PM Chinh, Director of WHC Puck van Holsteijn said WHC can provide seeds and technologies for Vietnam, so that the country’s agriculture can develop with higher productivity and quality. Read full story
- Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam received a delegation of the US National League of Families of American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) in Hanoi on December 12.
Minister of Public Security To Lam (R) and Executive Director of the US National League of POW/MIA Families Ann Mills Griffiths at the meeting in Hanoi on December 12. (Photo: VNA) The host official welcomed Executive Director of the league Ann Mills Griffiths and other delegation members returning to Vietnam since their last trip in January 2018 to discuss affairs related to the search for US servicemen missing in action, adding that they will have full cooperation from the Vietnamese administration and people in this humanitarian mission.Read full story
- The 56th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, one of the largest outdoor expos in Hong Kong (China), is in full swing, offering great opportunities for Vietnamese firms.
Running from December 9 to the first day of 2023, it features over 860 outdoor booths showcasing food, beverages, cosmetics, home furniture and toys, among other goods.Read full story
- The first batch of Dien pomelo from the northern province of Hoa Binh was exported to the United Kingdom (UK) on December 12.
Workers package Dien pomelo before exporting the products to the UK. (Photo: nhandan.vn) Addressing a ceremony to mark the event, Nguyen Phi Long, Secretary of the provincial People’s Committee, attributed the shipment to great efforts of residents in Ngoc Luong commune and members of Dai Dong Agricultural Cooperative, along with the support of relevant agencies and enterprises.Read full story
- The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s recent decision to revise up the 2022 credit growth target of the banking system has eased access to bank loans amid a credit crunch, especially at the peak season to prepare for Lunar New Year (Tet).
The SBV last week raised the 2022 credit growth target for the domestic banking system by 1.5-2 percentage points from its previous target of 14%, allowing commercial banks to pump an additional 240 trillion VND into the economy. Read full story
- The Ministry of Finance has proposed the government set environmental fuel tax at its floor limit for another year.
The plan, if accepted, will see environmental fuel tax for gasoline stay at 1,000 VND per litre, jet fuel at 3,000 VND, diesel at 500 VND, mazut at 300 VND and kerosene at 300 VND for an entire year./.Read full story
