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The events will finish at 8 pm on May 23rd at a closing ceremony at the Palace of Athletics in Hanoi. Men's football will take place from May 6 Vay Tiền Nhanh Ggads. Hanoi VNA – GDP growth faster than expected, border reopening, and fuel shortages in many localities are among the top 10 events that shaped Vietnam in 2022, as selected by Vietnam News Agency. The following is the list of the events. 1. GDP growth higher than expected amid gloomy world economic context Eight agro-forestry-fisheries products coffee, rubber, rice, vegetables-fruit, cashew nut, shrimp, tra fish, and wooden furniture record export revenue of over 2 billion USD in 2022. Photo VNA In 2022, Vietnam’s gross domestic product GDP growth is expected to reach - 8%, higher than the target of 6 - inflation has been kept at - and total disbursed foreign direct investment FDI reached about 21 billion USD, up over 8% compared to 2021. Total foreign trade is estimated at 750 billion USD up according to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. These are impressive results amid a decline in growth momentum among global economies and a surge in inflation and living expenses. 2. Visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong – important milestone in bilateral relations Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong holds talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on October 31, 2022. Photo VNA Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was the first foreign leader to be welcomed by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China CPC and President of China Xi Jinping after the 20th National Congress of the CPC, showing the high-level importance attached to relations between the two Parties and the two countries. The visit from October 30 to November 1 created a new impetus for and consolidated the friendly neighbourliness, enhanced political trust, and deepened the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between Vietnam and China. Thirteen cooperation documents on various areas, mainly the economy, were signed during the trip. 3. Provincial-level steering committees for corruption, negative phenomena prevention and control established On November 18, 2022, the Standing Board of the Central Steering Committee for Corruption Prevention and Control convenes a meeting under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. Photo VNA All the standing boards of the Party Committees of the 63 provinces and centrally-run cities established steering committees for corruption and negative phenomena prevention and control. Thanks to the concerted engagement of the steering committees at central and local levels, many cases of corruption and negative phenomena involving collusion between officials at different levels and enterprises, especially those involving non-State companies such as Viet A, FLC, Tan Hoang Minh, and An Dong, were brought to light. 4. Six resolutions on socio-economic development, defence - security safeguarding for regions issued A conference is held on November 29, 2022 at the Party Central Committee’s headquarters to popularise and implement the Politburo's resolution on orientations for socio-economic development and defence-security protection in the Red River Delta region until 2030. Photo VNA For the first time, the Politburo issued six resolutions on socio-economic development and defence - security safeguarding to 2030, with a vision to 2045, for six economic regions to capitalise on their advantages and enhance connectivity within each region and among different regions. At its third session, the 15th National Assembly also issued decisions on investment policies for five key transport projects to create infrastructure breakthroughs and connect different regions nationwide. 5. Borders reopening, successful hosting of SEA Games 31 Members of the Vietnamese Taekwondo squad celebrate first gold medal at the poomsae event on the first competition day at the 31st Southeast Asian Games SEA Games 31 on May 15, 2022. Photo VNA The 31st Southeast Asian Games SEA Games took place from May 5 to 23, shortly after Vietnam decided to resume international tourism from March 15. With the successful hosting of the region’s biggest sporting event, the country was highly valued for its organisation, competition results, and promotion of its image after more than two years fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. 6. Strong fluctuations in corporate bond market On April 5, the investigation police agency under the Ministry of Public Security starts legal proceeding against and arrests Do Anh Dung, Chairman and Director General of Tan Hoang Minh Group for investigation of suspected legal violations relating to bond issuance and capital raising of the Tan Hoang Minh Group and its subsidiaries. In the photo investigation staff are seen at the Tan Hoang Minh's Headquarters at Quang Trung street, Tran Hung Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi. Photo VNA The corporate bond market, a medium- and long-term capital mobilisation channel, was negatively affected after investigations into some issuances were launched. Individual investors sold bonds before maturity due to concerns over businesses’ failure to repay debts. To rectify activities in this market, the Government released Decree No 65/2022/ND-CP on September 16 to amend Decree No 153/2020/ND-CP that stipulates rules on corporate bond offerings. It also requested the Ministry of Finance to continue overhauling Decree 65 in order to guarantee openness, transparency, the legitimate rights and interests of investors, along with the safety and security of the financial and monetary markets. 7. Lead in digital economy growth in Southeast Asia Kien Giang province focuses on developing infrastructure serving digital transformation and the application of digital technologies and data in all socio-economic areas, towards fundamental and comprehensive changes in the management and governance activities of the local administration. Photo VNA According to Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company, the gross merchandise value of Vietnam’s digital economy was estimated at 23 billion USD in 2022, rising by 28% from a year earlier – the fastest growth in Southeast Asia. Data from the Ministry of Information and Communications showed that revenue in the digital economy in 2022 increased by over 10% year-on-year to 148 billion USD. 8. Fuel shortages in many localities Long queues at Nam Dong petrol station in Hanoi on March 11, 2022. Photo VNA In October and November, residents in many localities had to wait in long queues to buy fuel. This situation came as a result of complex developments in the global oil market, and it also revealed problems in the management of petrol and oil trading. As directed by the Government, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the State Bank of Vietnam promptly carried out solutions to tackle this situation. 9. Abnormal flooding in central region Serious flooding isolates Hanh Dung commune, Nghia Hanh district of Quang Ngai province. Photo VNA On October 14 and 15, Da Nang and other localities in the central region experienced severe flooding due to post-storm downpours with rainfall of nearly 700mm in 24 hours. Tidal surges that occurred at the same time further slowed the drainage process, thus seriously affecting the lives of local residents. This historic flooding gave a warning of worsening climate change that requires strategic response measures. 10. First-ever advance to FIFA Women’s World Cup finals On February 6 afternoon, the Vietnamese female football team gain a 2-1 victory against Taipei China during their play-off game at DY Patil Stadium in Navi city, Mumbai, India and secure a historical ticket to the final round of 2023 World Cup. Photo AFC/VNA Vietnam’s female football team became one of the six Asian representatives in the final round of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. It was the first time Vietnam qualified for the finals. At SEA Games 31, the Vietnamese women's team also successfully defended their title championship./. Trang chủLớp 12Vietnam was _______ host country of the 22nd SEA nhật ngày 24-11-2022Chia sẻ bởi Nguyễn Thành LuânVietnam was _______ host country of the 22nd SEA Ø B an C the D aChủ đề liên quanViet Nam __ part in the 24th SEA Games hosted by Thailand by the end of 2007 with a total of 958 took B enjoyed C played D lostThe ASEAN Para-Games is a biannual multi-sport ______ held after every Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical work B event C games D situationA biennial event is one that happens once every two years B four times a yearC twice every year D twice every three yearsHow many _______ took part in the 22nd SEA Games?A competitors B compete C competitor D competitionThe 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven _____ participate B participation C participating D participantThe success of the 22nd SEA Games had a great contribution of many _____ supportively B support C supportive D supporter____, the athlete from Vietnam broke the world's record in jumping with two Surprising B Surprise C Surprisingly D SurprisedIn 2006, Viet Nam made a deep impression ______ other countries in the region by successfully hosting the Southeast Asian Student Sport with B on C for D inViet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an _____ example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistency and organizing peaceful B energetic C festival D outstandingThere were about 40,000_________ attending the closing ceremony at My Dinh National spectators B TV viewers C reporters D audiencesIn beach volleyball, Indonesia defeated Thailand in straight sets to take men's gold present B reward C award D medalJohnny used to be one of the most _______ athletes in my succeed B successful C success D successfullyThe number of participants who will attend the Games are estimated to increase year by racers B events C competitors D refereesTen men compose the make up B make of C make out D make fromThe young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medalsA take of B carry out C carry on D take outThe Vietnam football team and the Thai team have always been rivals in the recent Sea participants B enemies C aliens D acquaintancesInternationally, 189 countries have signed _______ accord agreeing to create Biodiversity Action Plans to protect endangered and other threatened a B Ø C an D theThe trees in the backyard were grown yesterday by JohnB were grown by John yesterday in the backyardC were grown in the backyard yesterday by JohnD were grown in the backyard by John yesterdayTed's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He ___ exhausted after such a long flight must be B must have been C should have been D must be beingMany modern medicines are derived _______ plants and in B from C for D on Viet Nam's successful hosting of the 22nd SEA Games is considered a/an __________ example for other countries to follow, particularly in honesty, consistency and organizing method. Đáp án outstanding- Ta thấy từ “ example” là danh từ => Chỗ trống cần điền là 1 tính từ - Dịch theo nghĩa câu => Chọn “outstanding” nổi bật Tạm dịch Việc Việt Nam đăng cai thành công Sea Game 22 được xem là một tấm gương tiêu biểu cho các quốc gia khác noi theo, đặc biệt về tính trung thực, nhất quán và phương thức tổ chức Thursday, November 12, 2020 172107 VOVWORLD - The 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings opened online on Thursday under Vietnam’s Chairmanship. Earlier, a series of meetings and preliminary meetings were successfully organized showing Vietnam’s capacity in hosting international events. Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the opening of the 37th ASEAN Summit Vietnam has been applauded for successfully hosting several international events including the 41st AIPA General Assembly in September, which was held online for the first time in its 43-year history. The Speakers of Thailand’s National Assembly, Norway’s Parliament, and Lower House of Morocco congratulated Vietnam and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan for successfully organizing the event. Vietnam’s capacity in hosting international events has been tested since early this year when it assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council in January, ASEAN Chair for 2020 and the role of Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council in the 2020-2021 tenure. Russia and many other countries praised Vietnam’s organization of the meeting on ASEAN’s role in cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations. Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu praised Vietnam’s role as ASEAN Chair in organizing the ASEAN+3 Special Meeting on COVID-19 Response in April. At a meeting of the ASEAN-Switzerland Joint Sectoral Cooperation Committee in October, a representative of Switzerland praised Vietnam for coordinating and maintaining ASEAN’s internal and external cooperation activities and organizing many ASEAN meetings in 2020. Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam Ibnu Hadi told VOV “Due to COVID-19, meetings have been held online since April. During the last year, ASEAN has signed several agreements on internal cooperation and external cooperation with its main partners thanks to Vietnam’s chairmanship.” Its successful hosting of international events proves Vietnam’s capacity, sense of responsibility and contributions to shared values of the world community. Feedback ASEAN Beat Hanoi has been floated as a possible location for the second Trump-Kim summit. Credit Official White House Photo by Shealah CraigheadLast week, CNN reported that Hanoi, alongside with Bangkok and Hawaii l, has been shortlisted by the United States as possible venue for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. At the same time, citing an anonymous South Korean diplomat, the Korean Herald put Hanoi, Hawaii, and Singapore instead of Bangkok as top candidates for the follow-up meeting between the leaders of the United States and North Korea after their historic talk in Singapore last year. According to another South Korean newspaper, the Munhwa Ilbo, it was also Hanoi where American and North Korean officials met recently to discuss the planning for this are other signs pointing to the possibility of Hanoi, or Vietnam in general, hosting the much-needed second meeting between Trump and Kim with the hope to achieve a breakthrough for the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula. The Singapore summit occurred with much fanfare but resulted in little substance. Vietnam has recently received top diplomats from both North Korea and the United States. North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho visited the Southeast Asian country from November 29 to December 2, 2018. Four months earlier, his American counterpart Mike Pompeo spent two days in Hanoi in July 2018. In particular, following Ri’s visit to Vietnam, South Korean media reported that an informal apology was made by North Korea to Vietnam for the so-called recruitment of Vietnamese citizen Doan Thi Huong to carry out the assassination of Kim Jong Un’s half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia in February 2017 – an unprecedented move that indicated North Korea’s willingness to improve its relationship with Vietnam. Although this news has never been confirmed by Vietnamese officials, the Foreign Ministry of Vietnam did state lately that Vietnam “is ready to actively contribute to facilitate dialogues that help maintain the peace, security, and stability in the Korean peninsula.” Why Is Vietnam an Optimal Choice for a Second Summit? and North Korean planners must have their own reasons for placing Hanoi and Vietnam at the top of the candidate list for hosting the second Trump-Kim summit. But one criterion makes Vietnam really stand out from other potential candidates its warm relation with all three major players in the recent nuclear dialogue including North Korea, the United States, and South Korea. Although disagreements did occur in the relationship between Vietnam and North Korea, the two still consider each other “fraternal” state due to their ideological closeness, and North Korea’s support for North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Vietnam’s successful economic reform during the 1980s has also been cited by North Korean officials as a possible model for the new economic policies carried out under Kim Jong Un’s leadership. On the other hand, even though the and Vietnamese political systems share almost no common values, the United States has quickly become one of the biggest trading partners of Vietnam since the end of its embargo of Vietnam in 1995, and more recently Vietnam has been considered a key partner of the United States in the latter’s Asia-Pacific strategy under both the Obama and Trump administrations. Finally, the actual facilitator-in-chief of the Trump-Kim summit – South Korea — will probably be happy if the meeting that it has strongly advocated and pushed for is organized in a country where the Korean giant Samsung is currently the biggest firm. Such political advantage, coupled with a manageable distance between Pyongyang and Hanoi for Kim Jong Un’s personal jet Ilyushin-62M, and Vietnam’s experiences in organizing safe and secured international meetings, make Vietnamese cities like Hanoi or Danang – the host city of the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting an optimal choice for a complicated event with very demanding security requirements like the second summit between Trump and Kim. The last point is of particular concern for North Korea, as Kim must be very wary of the security factor after multiple defections of his trusted diplomats in Europe, the latest being the North Korean acting ambassador to Italy in November 2018. Given the tight grip of the public security ministry over every facet of the Vietnamese society, it would be very unlikely for such defection or any other security-related incident to occur in Hanoi or Danang during the time of the supposed second Can Vietnam Gain From Hosting This Event?If the second Trump-Kim summit indeed happens and is organized in Hanoi, Vietnam would reap significant benefits for its bilateral and multilateral relations. In terms of bilateral relations, its willingness in hosting such an important event and thus directly supporting a peaceful solution for the nuclear crisis in the Korean Peninsula will further improve its strategic partnerships with the United States and South Korea, as well as its traditional “fraternal” relation with North Korea. In an era when Vietnam increasingly needs resourceful and committed partners for its foreign policies in heated issues like the territorial disputes over the South China Sea, the better relations it has with the United States and South Korea, the more confident the Vietnamese leadership would feel in planning economic and security policies. In terms of multilateral relations, since the late 1980s, Vietnam has maintained the principle that the country “is a friend and reliable partner of all countries in the international community, actively taking part in international and regional cooperation processes.” Consequently, Vietnam has tried to elevate its role in regional and international affairs through organizing international summits, or campaigning for a non-permanent chair at the United Nations Security Council. Not only important if Vietnam wants to one day become a middle power, its active presence in international affairs would also make it easier for Vietnam to call for the attention from other regional and international partners to matters of great concern to the country like the territorial disputes over the South China Sea. Hosting the second summit between Trump and Kim is an unmissable opportunity for Vietnam to confirm such proactive lest we forget that for Singapore, the first Trump-Kim meeting was a highly successful event as images of its prosperous and beautiful city-state were broadcasted by all major media channels, and widely shared throughout social networks like Facebook or Twitter before, during, and after the event. Thus, instead of paying millions of dollars for a minute-long TV spot on CNN, Vietnam would get free advertisement on CNN, BBC, and others if the country is able to secure the organization of the follow-up meeting between Trump and Kim. This is especially meaningful for Vietnam in 2019 as this year the country commemorates the 30th anniversary of the removal of the Khmer Rouge regime by Vietnamese armed forces during the Cambodian-Vietnamese War, which helped Vietnam to secure its Southwestern border but also drove the country into a period of intense isolation by the international community that was not too different from North Korea’s current position. Being able to break out of isolation, and reaping economic and diplomatic successes thanks to an open-door policy are a cause for celebration for Vietnam, and also a lesson learned that Vietnamese leaders could share with North Is TimeOf course, one cannot exclude a potential situation where either Trump or Kim want to postpone or cancel the second summit altogether. During his latest meeting with Kim last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping may have also express his worry over the organization of such an important meeting in one of China’s main neighbors without his approval. Even if Hanoi or Danang is indeed selected as the meeting place, Vietnam still has a monumental task of ensuring that the summit would go smoothly without any mishaps. Nevertheless, it is time for Vietnam to actively seek the approval from the two parties of the second summit to host this event. Because even if the meeting ends without any significant breakthrough – a very likely scenario given the monumental differences between the United States and North Korea over the denuclearization process and the chaotic situation of the Trump administration – Vietnam would still gain many unique benefits that are only available in such a rare event in the international scene. Those aforementioned bilateral and multilateral gains are more than enough for Vietnam to set aside the country’s sometimes too prudent attitude in avoiding sensitive subjects and assume a truly proactive role in international affairs, starting with hosting the second United States-North Korea summit, if it ever Phuong Nguyen is a post-doctoral fellow with the Managing the Atom Project and International Security Program of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School.

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