Raymond Mallon
@raymallon.bsky.social
Hà Nội based father, traveller, and itinerant atheist economist. Ex shearer. Dabbles in grapes, food, travel, cycling, and books, and learning how countries develop.
For a contrast in style, nuance, substance and constructiveness compared with certain other widely known leaders, that also includes clear recognition of the need to improve governance of the UN system, see en.baochinhphu.vn/state-presid...
State President Luong Cuong's full address at UNGA high-level General Debate
VGP - Below is the full address by Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong at the high-level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the U.S., on Septembe...
en.baochinhphu.vn
September 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
For a contrast in style, nuance, substance and constructiveness compared with certain other widely known leaders, that also includes clear recognition of the need to improve governance of the UN system, see en.baochinhphu.vn/state-presid...
So pleased to hear that much greater efforts will be made to improve on Viet Nam’s positive achievements with basic education
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August 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
So pleased to hear that much greater efforts will be made to improve on Viet Nam’s positive achievements with basic education
e.vnexpress.net/news/news/ed...
e.vnexpress.net/news/news/ed...
Ceremony remembering my grandfather in law today
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Bộ trưởng Công an, Bí thư Hà Nội gắn biển tên phố Lê Giản, Bạch Thành Phong
Sáng 20.8, UBND P.Đại Mỗ (Hà Nội) tổ chức lễ công bố quyết định gắn biển tên phố Lê Giản và phố Bạch Thành Phong.
thanhnien.vn
August 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Ceremony remembering my grandfather in law today
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thanhnien.vn/bo-truong-co...
Insightful, wonderfully written, piece
I post this every year to mark her birthday - a letter to our beautiful daughter Honor. Five years on, she remains an absolute delight - a real joybringer. If I had to pick one piece from my career with the BBC, this would be it.
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A letter to our newborn American daughter - BBC News
You gulped your first lungfuls of air as protesters across America chanted: "I can't breathe."
www.bbc.com
June 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Insightful, wonderfully written, piece
Why aren’t western governments doing more
ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion...
ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion...
Opinion: When it comes to Gaza, the West does not have the cover of ignorance
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.A decade from now, few will admit to having been uncritical of the atrocities currently being committed against th...
ausi.anu.edu.au
May 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Why aren’t western governments doing more
ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion...
ausi.anu.edu.au/news/opinion...
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
April 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Gaza medic deaths just the latest in Israel’s long history of changing its story over civilian killings
Singapore’s PM provides some clear analysis of future risks resulting from Trump’s tariff action and disregard for international norms.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrX7...
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Implications of US Tariffs
YouTube video by Lawrence Wong 黄循财
www.youtube.com
April 6, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Singapore’s PM provides some clear analysis of future risks resulting from Trump’s tariff action and disregard for international norms.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrX7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrX7...
Krugman argues to stop looking for methods in the madness: there is no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness
There’s no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs
open.substack.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Krugman argues to stop looking for methods in the madness: there is no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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Why #Albo should not - NOT - phone #Trump ~
A White House official told Politico that Trump likes the “shock and awe,” and that "Each country needs to panic and call. …Trump wants to hear you grovel and say you’ll cut a deal."
#Tariffs #USPol #AusPol
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A White House official told Politico that Trump likes the “shock and awe,” and that "Each country needs to panic and call. …Trump wants to hear you grovel and say you’ll cut a deal."
#Tariffs #USPol #AusPol
paulkrugman.substack.com/p/stop-looki...
Stop Looking for Methods in the Madness
There’s no plan, secret or otherwise, behind Trump’s tariffs
paulkrugman.substack.com
April 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Reposted by Raymond Mallon
Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan
Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan
Elon Musk's tech company can provide up to 600,000 subscriptions nationwide
asia.nikkei.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Vietnam-approves-Starlink-service-in-5-year-pilot-plan
I will be bicycling from Da Lat to Mui Ne to raise money for the Saigon Children’s Charity. This will be my third ride to support this charity.
We cover all our costs but welcome any additional donations (see below) to support SCC.
Thanks
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We cover all our costs but welcome any additional donations (see below) to support SCC.
Thanks
www.justgiving.com/page/raymond...
Riding to raise funds for Saigon Children's Charity
Help Raymond Mallon raise money to support Saigon Children's Charity CIO
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February 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I will be bicycling from Da Lat to Mui Ne to raise money for the Saigon Children’s Charity. This will be my third ride to support this charity.
We cover all our costs but welcome any additional donations (see below) to support SCC.
Thanks
www.justgiving.com/page/raymond...
We cover all our costs but welcome any additional donations (see below) to support SCC.
Thanks
www.justgiving.com/page/raymond...
More insights from Party Sec-Gen To Lam into the drive for administrative reforms in Việt Nam.
“ the most important manifestation of growth is that people's lives must satisfy increasingly high needs in all aspects, from society, health, education and culture.” vnexpress.net/tong-bi-thu-...
“ the most important manifestation of growth is that people's lives must satisfy increasingly high needs in all aspects, from society, health, education and culture.” vnexpress.net/tong-bi-thu-...
Tổng Bí thư: Tinh gọn bộ máy phải làm trước Đại hội Đảng 14
Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm nhấn mạnh việc tinh gọn bộ máy "không thể trì hoãn" vì nếu chờ đến Đại hội Đảng 14, khi mọi thứ đã được quyết định và bầu chọn thì việc thay đổi sẽ trở nên khó khăn.
vnexpress.net
February 13, 2025 at 7:37 AM
More insights from Party Sec-Gen To Lam into the drive for administrative reforms in Việt Nam.
“ the most important manifestation of growth is that people's lives must satisfy increasingly high needs in all aspects, from society, health, education and culture.” vnexpress.net/tong-bi-thu-...
“ the most important manifestation of growth is that people's lives must satisfy increasingly high needs in all aspects, from society, health, education and culture.” vnexpress.net/tong-bi-thu-...
A timely warning. Air pollution is a major problem in VNs major cities. tuoitrenews.vn/news/society...
Air pollution deaths outnumber COVID-19, traffic accident fatalities in Vietnam
In 2016, over 60,000 deaths in Vietnam were linked to air pollution-related diseases
tuoitrenews.vn
February 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A timely warning. Air pollution is a major problem in VNs major cities. tuoitrenews.vn/news/society...
More details of major administrative streamlining in Việt Nam formally announced.
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Chính phủ giảm 4 bộ, Quốc hội giảm 2 ủy ban
Chính phủ sau tinh gọn giảm 4 bộ, Quốc hội giảm 2 ủy ban, theo phương án sắp xếp bộ máy được Ban Chấp hành Trung ương thông qua hôm 24/1.
vnexpress.net
January 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
More details of major administrative streamlining in Việt Nam formally announced.
vnexpress.net/chinh-phu-gi...
vnexpress.net/chinh-phu-gi...
Interesting discussion www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
Conversation with Pham Minh Chinh at World Economic Forum 2025
Join Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam, at the World Economic Forum 2025 for insights on Viet Nam's role in global challenges and sustainable development.
www.weforum.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Interesting discussion www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
Reposted by Raymond Mallon
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
January 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Brilliant satirical cover from Private Eye, mocking spineless media organisations and journalists who submit and cower in the face of power 👏
General Secretary stresses continued economic innovation while also also calling for “drastic realization of initiatives and commitments at the COP26, and adoption of solutions to reduce air pollution in big cities, including Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City”. en.baochinhphu.vn/general-secr...
General Secretary stresses continued economic innovation
VGP – General Secretary To Lam stressed the need to continue economic innovation cause, describing it as an urgent task that requires synchronous awareness and actions.
en.baochinhphu.vn
January 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
General Secretary stresses continued economic innovation while also also calling for “drastic realization of initiatives and commitments at the COP26, and adoption of solutions to reduce air pollution in big cities, including Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City”. en.baochinhphu.vn/general-secr...
Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead. Pen serve with a French parachute regiment in Indochina and Algeria, during which he was accused of torturing detainees.
In 1962, Le Pen told the newspaper Combat: “I’ve nothing to hide. We tortured because it had to be done.”
In 1962, Le Pen told the newspaper Combat: “I’ve nothing to hide. We tortured because it had to be done.”
January 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead. Pen serve with a French parachute regiment in Indochina and Algeria, during which he was accused of torturing detainees.
In 1962, Le Pen told the newspaper Combat: “I’ve nothing to hide. We tortured because it had to be done.”
In 1962, Le Pen told the newspaper Combat: “I’ve nothing to hide. We tortured because it had to be done.”
Improvement in air quality forecast for tomorrow e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en...
Residents urged to stay indoors as Hanoi air quality hits 'very unhealthy' levels - VnExpress International
The Ministry of Health has advised Hanoi residents to limit outdoor activities, focus on indoor tasks, or postpone plans until air quality improves, as pollution levels in the capital continue to wors...
e.vnexpress.net
January 8, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Improvement in air quality forecast for tomorrow e.vnexpress.net/news/news/en...
Reposted by Raymond Mallon
Laos' Attapeu province is experiencing breakneck deforestation to make way for major Chinese banana and durian farms www.mekongeye.com/2024/12/16/f...
Fruits of spoil: Laos' forests disappearing as fruit farms flourish
The country’s improved railway connectivity facilitates fruit exports to China but has also sparked a boom in foreign-owned banana and durian farms, leading to forest clearance
www.mekongeye.com
December 17, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Laos' Attapeu province is experiencing breakneck deforestation to make way for major Chinese banana and durian farms www.mekongeye.com/2024/12/16/f...
FDI disbursements to Việt Nam continue to grow. Singapore is the biggest investor (US$10.21 billion or 26.7%). South Korea is second with US$7.06 billion (18.5%). en.baochinhphu.vn/fdi-disburse...
FDI disbursement rate reaches record high
VGP - Total amount of FDI disbursement was estimated at Us$25.35 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.4 percent, the unprecedented record high, according to the Foreign Investment Agency...
en.baochinhphu.vn
January 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
FDI disbursements to Việt Nam continue to grow. Singapore is the biggest investor (US$10.21 billion or 26.7%). South Korea is second with US$7.06 billion (18.5%). en.baochinhphu.vn/fdi-disburse...