A Ford Transit van. – VNS Photo Viet Nam News HCM CITY – Ford Vietnam has announced record retail sales for a second consecutive month in December. It sold 3,959 vehicles, a 56 per cent year-on-year rise. The company said there had been strong sales across its lineup, with the Ranger, Everest and EcoSport each delivering their all-time best monthly performance. "We had a fantastic finish to the year, which is being supported in part by the continued strength of Việt Nam’s economy and high consumer confidence,” Phạm Văn Dũng, managing director of Ford Vietnam, said. The Ranger saw sales jump by 38 per cent to 1,928 units and was the best-selling pickup for a fifth consecutive year in 2018 with 8,675 vehicles sold. The EcoSport’s sales soared 59 per cent to 623 units as it finished the year as the leader of the compact SUV segment with sales rising 22 per cent to 4,844 units. The versatile Transit van remained the best-seller in … [Read more...] about Ford reports 2nd month of record sales
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Review of records, proposed release of priests’ names promising
Express-News Editorial Board Published 4:40 pm CST, Monday, November 12, 2018 Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller announces an initiative to release all the names of priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of minors. He also appointed an independent commission. All Texas archbishops should do the same. less Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller announces an initiative to release all the names of priests “credibly accused” of sexual abuse of minors. He also appointed an independent commission. All Texas archbishops ... more Photo: Carlos Javier Sanchez / Contributor Photo: Carlos Javier Sanchez / Contributor Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller announces an initiative to release all the names of priests “credibly accused” of sexual … [Read more...] about Review of records, proposed release of priests’ names promising
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
NA Chairwoman highlights importance of sixth session
Overview of the opening session (Photo: VNA) The top legislator highlighted the comprehensive achievements the country has recorded under the leadership of the Party and with the strong reform of the law-making body, the drastic actions of the Government and great efforts of the entire political system and people. She noted the good GDP growth every year, improved social welfare and people’s living condition, progress in economic restructuring and stable security and defence, and the country’s enhanced position in the region and the world. The NA leader cited statistics that showed in the first nine months of 2018, GDP growth reached 6.98 percent, the highest rise since 2011. Those achievements have created a new momentum for development and strengthened the people’s trust in the leadership of the Party and State. Speaking on the agenda of the NA’s 6th session, Chairwoman Ngan said nine bills are expected to be passed, which is another step forward in … [Read more...] about NA Chairwoman highlights importance of sixth session
PM’s visit affirms importance of Vietnam-Indonesia ties
PM Phuc’s visit to Indonesia affirms Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence diversification and mutilateralisation of international relations, and the importance that the country attaches to the relations with ASEAN member states and the strategic partnership with Indonesia. Also, the visit aims to promote cooperative opportunities in the fields of trade, investment, defence, security, agriculture, environment, climate change, among others, thus developing the Vietnam-Indonesia strategic partnership in a more comprehensive and practical manner. Vietnam and Indonesia set up diplomatic relations on December 30, 1955, but the year 1990 marked the start of a new period in bilateral ties with the historic visit of President Suharto to Vietnam in November that year. New milestones in bilateral ties included the signing of the “Framework of Friendly and Comprehensive Partnership Entering the 21st Century” and the Agreement on the Delimitation of … [Read more...] about PM’s visit affirms importance of Vietnam-Indonesia ties