[Vnbiz] Fatherland Front helps fight inflation

Mon Apr 7 04:01:47 PDT 2008

Sorry,

previous chart was rating a country by agricultural commodity, column of
numbers at left, equals Vietnams, standing as a producer, therefore,
regarding Casehws and Pepper, it is number one.

2008/4/7 Craig Stevenson <cstevenson2000 at gmail.com>:

> 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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