PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc chairs the regular monthly meeting, Ha Noi, April 2, 2019 - Photo: VGP/Quang Hieu Regarding the socio-economic development in the first quarter of 2019, the PM highlighted the positive achievements such as the GDP growth of 6.79%, total retail sales and service revenue up 12% and the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows setting a new record with share purchase and contributions of foreign investors reaching nearly US$6 billion, three times higher than the same period in 2018. The Government leader figured out risks and challenges in the second quarter of the year, including the global economic slowdown, unclear prospects in the US-China trade negotiations and complex and uncertain Brexit process, asking to maintain the inflation rate not exceeding 4% as committed at the National Assembly. The PM required speeding up disbursement of public investment capital, requesting ministers to highlight their responsibilities in disbursing public investment … [Read more...] about PM highlights importance of continuing business environment improvement
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Spurs’ Gregg Popovich discusses importance of NBA observing Veterans Day
By Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle Updated 7:05 pm CST, Saturday, November 10, 2018 PHOTOS: Rockets game-by-game San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won 95-88. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Browse through the photos to see how the Rockets have fared in each game this season. less PHOTOS: Rockets game-by-game San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Miami. The Heat won 95-88. ... more Photo: Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Oct. 17: Pelicans 131, Rockets 112 Point leaders Rockets: Eric Gordon (21) Pelicans: Anthony Davis (32) Record: 0-1 Oct. 17: Pelicans 131, Rockets 112 Point leaders Rockets: Eric Gordon (21) … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Gregg Popovich discusses importance of NBA observing Veterans Day
Nikki Haley joins a growing list of Trump officials who criticize Trump on their way out the door
Amber Phillips, The Washington Post Published 10:21 am PDT, Friday, October 19, 2018 President Trump praised outgoing U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley for doing “an incredible job” when he announced her upcoming resignation at the end of the year. President Trump praised outgoing U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley for doing “an incredible job” when he announced her upcoming resignation at the end of the year. Photo: Calla Kessler, The Washington Post / The Washington Post Nikki Haley Title: United Nations U.S. Ambassador The former South Carolina governor announced her resignation from the position by the end of 2018. Haley, 46, was appointed to the U.N. post in November 2016 and coordinated Trump's second trip to the United Nations, including his first time chairing the Security Council. less Nikki Haley Title: United Nations U.S. Ambassador The former South Carolina … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley joins a growing list of Trump officials who criticize Trump on their way out the door
Candice Miller: Mary Treder Lang the only choice for secretary of state
opinion Candice Miller Published 10:38 PM EDT Oct 18, 2018 The Detroit News is making recommendations in a number of state and local races on the Nov. 6 election ballot. To maximize our resources and give our readers a more balanced and comprehensive view of the candidates and issues, The News is using a different approach this year. Some of the selections will bear the traditional endorsement of the newspaper’s editorial board. In other races, we'll offer the personal recommendations of our editorial columnists, Nolan Finley and Ingrid Jacques, along with columns from alternative viewpoints. As always, our mission is to provide our readers with the resources to help them make informed choices on Election Day. Michigan’s secretary of state has two primary jobs – delivering the kind of customer service motorists deserve, and ensuring Michigan has the best run, most secure elections in the nation. Mary Treder Lang is uniquely qualified to meet … [Read more...] about Candice Miller: Mary Treder Lang the only choice for secretary of state
Claims of voter suppression and ‘illegals’ in Georgia
Ben Nadler, Associated Press Updated 10:15 am PDT, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 This combination of May 20, 2018, file photos shows Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams, left, and Brian Kemp in Atlanta. The final stretch of the hotly contested Georgia governor's race is being consumed by a bitter political battle over access to the polls. Secretary of State Brian Kemp, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, says that Democrat Stacey Abrams is fighting for immigrants without legal status to cast ballots in the Nov. 6 election. Abrams' campaign says that's untrue and Kemp is trying to deflect from his own record of making it harder for legal citizens to vote. less This combination of May 20, 2018, file photos shows Georgia gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams, left, and Brian Kemp in Atlanta. The final stretch of the hotly contested Georgia governor's race is being ... more Photo: John Amis, AP … [Read more...] about Claims of voter suppression and ‘illegals’ in Georgia