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☀️ Morning digest December 13

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
☀️ Morning digest December 13 ảnh 1

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 talkswith his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in The Hague on December 12, affirminghis determination to join hands with the Netherlands in promoting the twocountries’ comprehensive partnership.

☀️ Morning digest December 13 ảnh 2The 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 thatthe Netherlands attaches importance to Vietnam’s important stature and role inits policy towards the Indo-Pacific region.Read full story

- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the World HortiCentre (WHC) in South Holland province on December 12 (local time) as part ofhis official visit to the Netherlands. 

During the meeting with PM Chinh, Director of WHC Puck vanHolsteijn said WHC can provide seeds and technologies for Vietnam, so that thecountry’s agriculture can develop with higher productivity and quality. Read full story

- Minister of Public Security Gen. To Lam received adelegation of the US National League of Families of American Prisoners ofWar and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) in Hanoi on December 12.

☀️ Morning digest December 13 ảnh 3Minister 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 leagueAnn Mills Griffiths and other delegation members returning to Vietnam sincetheir last trip in January 2018 to discuss affairs related to the search for USservicemen missing in action, adding that they will have full cooperation fromthe Vietnamese administration and people in this humanitarian mission.Read full story

- The 56th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo, one of thelargest outdoor expos in Hong Kong (China), is in full swing, offering greatopportunities for Vietnamese firms.

Running from December 9 to the first day of 2023, it featuresover 860 outdoor booths showcasing food, beverages, cosmetics, home furnitureand toys, among other goods.Read full story

- The first batch of Dien pomelo from the northern provinceof Hoa Binh was exported to the United Kingdom (UK) on December 12.

☀️ Morning digest December 13 ảnh 4Workers 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 togreat efforts of residents in Ngoc Luong commune and members of Dai DongAgricultural Cooperative, along with the support of relevant agencies andenterprises.Read full story

- The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s recent decision to reviseup the 2022 credit growth target of the banking system has eased access to bankloans amid a credit crunch, especially at the peak season to prepare for LunarNew Year (Tet).

The SBV last week raised the 2022 credit growth target forthe domestic banking system by 1.5-2 percentage points from its previous targetof 14%, allowing commercial banks to pump an additional 240 trillion VND intothe economy. Read full story

- The Ministry of Finance has proposed the government setenvironmental fuel tax at its floor limit for another year.

The plan, if accepted, will see environmental fuel tax forgasoline 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

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