[Vnbiz] Fatherland Front helps fight inflation

Mon Apr 7 04:00:13 PDT 2008

Here's an interesting chart from the FAO, year 2005 data

  1 Cashew Nuts<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=217&lang=en&year=2005>
1  2 Pepper,White/Long/Black<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=687&lang=en&year=2005>
1  3 Berries nes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=558&lang=en&year=2005>
2  4 Coffee, Green<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=656&lang=en&year=2005>
2  5 Fruit Fresh
nes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=619&lang=en&year=2005>
2  6 Indigenous Duck
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1070&lang=en&year=2005>
3  7 Vegetables Fresh
nes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=463&lang=en&year=2005>
3  8 Cinnamon (Canella)<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=693&lang=en&year=2005>
4  9 Indigenous Buffalo
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=972&lang=en&year=2005>
5  10 Rice, Paddy<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=27&lang=en&year=2005>
5  11 Sweet Potatoes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=122&lang=en&year=2005>
5  12 Natural Rubber<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=836&lang=en&year=2005>
6  13 Pimento, Allspice<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=689&lang=en&year=2005>
6  14 Castor Beans<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=265&lang=en&year=2005>
7  15 Cocoons, Reelable<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1185&lang=en&year=2005>
7  16 Indigenous
Pigmeat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1055&lang=en&year=2005>
7  17 Jute<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=780&lang=en&year=2005>
7  18 Tea<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=667&lang=en&year=2005>
7  19 Coconuts<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=249&lang=en&year=2005>
8  20 Pulses nes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=211&lang=en&year=2005>
8  21 Buffalo Milk<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=951&lang=en&year=2005>
10  22 Groundnuts in
Shell<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=242&lang=en&year=2005>
10  23 Cassava<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=125&lang=en&year=2005>
11  24 Mangoes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=571&lang=en&year=2005>
11  25 Pineapples<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=574&lang=en&year=2005>
11  26 Bananas<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=486&lang=en&year=2005>
12  27 Anise, Badian,
Fennel<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=711&lang=en&year=2005>
14  28 Cabbages<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=358&lang=en&year=2005>
14  29 Sugar Cane<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=156&lang=en&year=2005>
16  30 Oranges<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=490&lang=en&year=2005>
17  31 Mushrooms<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=449&lang=en&year=2005>
18  32 Nuts nes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=234&lang=en&year=2005>
18  33 Soybeans<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=236&lang=en&year=2005>
19  34 Watermelons<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=567&lang=en&year=2005>
20  35 Sesame Seed<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=289&lang=en&year=2005>
21  36 Grapefruit and
Pomelos<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=507&lang=en&year=2005>
22  37 Maize<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=56&lang=en&year=2005>
22  38 Beans, Dry<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=176&lang=en&year=2005>
23  39 Cauliflower<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=393&lang=en&year=2005>
29  40 Honey<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1182&lang=en&year=2005>
29  41 Tobacco Leaves<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=826&lang=en&year=2005>
29  42 Hen Eggs<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1062&lang=en&year=2005>
32  43 Indigenous Horse
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1120&lang=en&year=2005>
32  44 Indigenous Chicken
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1094&lang=en&year=2005>
37  45 Onions, Dry<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=403&lang=en&year=2005>
38  46 Indigenous Goat
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=1032&lang=en&year=2005>
45  47 Indigenous Cattle
Meat<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=944&lang=en&year=2005>
59  48 Potatoes<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=116&lang=en&year=2005>
74  49 Cow Milk, Whole,
Fresh<http://www.fao.org/es/ess/top/commodity.html?item=882&lang=en&year=2005>
106   F = FAO estimate | * = Unofficial figure

On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 12:47 AM, <Hong-Phong_Pho at ita.doc.gov> wrote:

> [ Vietnam Business Forum ]
>
>
> You have to feel kind of sorry for the FF.  It is so use to leading with
> inane slogans that it must have felt rather at a lost to come up with
> something to deal with the current economic instability.  You've got to
> wonder how many Vietnamese citizens a actually buying these exhortations.
> Not too many, and not too seriously, I hope.
> People will react economically.  If they don't have enough money to buy
> food, there is no need to ask them to reduce spending.  It's like praying
> for dry weather in a drought!  What if the whole country united behind the
> FF to fight inflation and stop spending or reduce it so much that the
> economic growth comes to a standstill?  Waht will happen to unemployment?
> Consumer spending, even in Vietnam, is a very important part of the
> economy.  Perhaps someone is telling the FF that the looming crisis is a run
> on the banks?
> The last time a great country tried to involve its citizenry in economic
> development by exhortation (and something a bit stronger if you don't
> listen) was during the Great Leap Forward.  More than a few people did
> believe, to their eventual regrets.  It's been tried before in Vietnam too,
> with limited success and greater attendant problems.
> I don't see a significant role for the FF in economic management; it
> doesn't have the expertise.  Perhaps it should concentrate on facilitating
> rural development.
> Cheers,
> HPP
> -----vnbiz-bounces at mail.saigon.com wrote: -----
>
> To: vnbiz at vietlinks.net
> From: "Tran Dinh Hoanh" <tdhoanh at gmail.com>
> Sent by: vnbiz-bounces at mail.saigon.com
> Date: 04/05/2008 10:42AM
> Subject: [Vnbiz] Fatherland Front helps fight inflation
>
> [ Vietnam Business Forum ]
>
> Dear CACC,
>
> The article below is about the Fatherland Front's call for all citizens to
> "unite to conquer difficulties and reduce spending to fight inflation."
> This is obviously in support of the Prime Minister's previous call for all
> citizens to reduce spending.
>
> I find this fascinating.  This style of management truly brings out the
> strength of the nation--everyone in the country works together to conquer a
> problem.  For years discussing economic issues, I rarely see a government
> anywhere in the world asking its citizens to work on an inflation problem.
> Mostly it is done as the exclusive work of the government, economists and
> the banks, like increasing/decreasing interest rates or reducing/increasing
> government spending or increasing of decreasing taxes. Citizens are not the
> problem solvers, they are expected to react to the government actions only.
> That is typical cold economic thinking--human is an economic creature, he
> will react in a certain way to an economic inducement.  Induce him to act
> the way you want and you will have your wanted result.
>
> Here in Vietnam, the citizens are asked to be the central player in
> solving the problem.  He is not simply induced by economic measures, but he
> is expected to actively change the  economic situation himself.
>
> How could we not be strong if our nation works like that?
>
> Have a great day!
>
> Hoanh
> ____________
>
>
>   Thứ sáu, 4/4/2008, 08:09 GMT+7  <http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Xa-hoi/2008/04/3BA00F05/>
>   <http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Xa-hoi/2008/04/3BA00F05/>
>
> Mặt trận kêu gọi toàn dân tiết kiệm, chống lạm phát
>
> Ngày 3/4, Đoàn chủ tịch Ủy ban Trung ương Mặt trận tổ quốc VN ra lời kêu
> gọi đồng bào cả nước chung tay khắc phục khó khăn, thực hành tiết kiệm để
> kiềm chế lạm phát.
> > Thủ tướng kêu gọi toàn dân tiết giảm chi tiêu
> <http://vnexpress.net/Vietnam/Xa-hoi/2008/03/3BA00C71/>
>
> Trong thông điệp gửi đồng bào, Đoàn chủ tịch nhấn mạnh do tác động của
> kinh tế thế giới và những yếu kém trong quản lý, điều hành kinh tế vĩ mô
> cùng với các nguyên nhân nội sinh đã làm cho nền kinh tế VN có những diễn
> biến bất lợi, lạm phát tăng cao. Tình hình đó đã ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến phát
> triển sản xuất và đời sống của các tầng lớp nhân dân, nhất là người nghèo và
> người làm công ăn lương.
>
> Cũng hôm qua, tại hội nghị Đoàn chủ tịch Ủy ban Trung ương Mặt trận tổ
> quốc VN lần thứ 11, Thủ tướng Nguyễn Tấn Dũng đã thông báo tình hình kinh tế
> - xã hội 3 tháng đầu năm và những giải pháp ưu tiên để chống lạm phát. Thủ
> tướng đề nghị Mặt trận cùng với Chính phủ giám sát, kiểm tra việc thực hiện
> chính sách và chi tiêu ngân sách, đầu tư xây dựng cơ bản trong từng ngành,
> từng địa phương.
>
> Để kiềm chế lạm phát, Đoàn chủ tịch đã hiến kế cho Chính phủ một số giải
> pháp, như đảm bảo tính nhất quán trong chỉ đạo từ các giải pháp tình thế đến
> các giải pháp cơ bản, đặc biệt cần siết chặt kỷ luật hành chính từ trên
> xuống dưới. Bởi đây là cơ hội tốt để thực hiện cải cách hành chính, tinh
> giảm gọn nhẹ bộ máy hành chính.
>
> (Theo *TTXVN*)
>
>
> --
> Tran Dinh Hoanh, Esq., LLB, JD
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