Illustrative image (Source: internet) Hanoi (VNA) – The State Treasury of Vietnam recently mobilised a total of 8 trillion VND (344.9 million USD) via auctions of Government bonds at the Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX). Bonds with 5-year maturity raised 500 billion VND (21.5 million USD) with an annual interest rate of 3.65 percent, 0.1 percent higher than that of the previous auction on July 10 this year. Those with 10-year and 15-year terms attracted 2 trillion VND (86 million USD) each with annual interest rates of 4.51 percent and 4.76 percent respectively, both representing 0.05 percent lower than that of the July 10 auction. Bonds with 20 years of maturity mobilised 1 trillion VND (43 million USD) with a yearly interest rate of 5.15 percent, 0.27 percent lower than that of the July 3 auction. The sub-session auctions of 10-year and 15-year bonds raised 1 trillion VND each with respective annual interest rates of 4.51 percent and 4.76 percent. The sub-session auction of … [Read more...] about 8 trillion VND mobilised through G-bonds
Hundreds of cleaning robots to work in Singapore
A robot deployed at Jewel Changi Airport (Source: The Straitstimes) Hanoi (VNA) – Singapore’s robotics firm LionsBot International (LionsBot) has said it will deploy hundreds of autonomous cleaning robots to work at hotels, shopping centres, and government buildings in the island country. As planned, 300 robots that come in different shapes and sizes will be deployed around Singapore by March 2020. They can scrub, mop, vacuum and rap as well as speak in the four official languages in Singapore: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil, along with Japanese and Singlish. CEO and co-founder of LionsBot Dylan Ng said the company has developed 13 different models of cleaning robots. The monthly fees for renting a cleaning robot start from 1,350 SGD (nearly 1,000 USD) per month, he said. The company has signed an agreement with six partners to deploy these robots, he added.-VNA … [Read more...] about Hundreds of cleaning robots to work in Singapore
Thailand Industry Expo 2019 underway
TI Pavilion: Synergy for Success (Source: http://thailandindustryexpo.com/) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - The Thai Ministry of Industry has organised an event to enable Thai entrepreneurs to accommodate change according to the Thailand 4.0 policy by allowing the industrial sector to play an important role in developing the country’s personnel and providing skills, knowledge and ability in modern science. It is the beginning of the country’s transition to the future era. The Ministry of Industry has cooperated with partner agencies to open the "Thailand Industry Expo 2019” on the concept of "Synergy for Success " to reflect the views of changes driven by the government sector towards integration of cooperation by all sectors to create new opportunities and possibilities for Thai industries. Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit who presided over the opening ceremony stated that Thailand is now adjusting to the Thailand 4.0 era, which focuses on creating … [Read more...] about Thailand Industry Expo 2019 underway
Singapore exports continue dropping in June
A corner of Singapore (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Singapore’s exports recorded the biggest decline in six years, according to trade agency Enterprise Singapore. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX) fell 17.3 percent in June, marking the fourth straight month of year-on-year decline, data from Enterprise Singapore showed on July 17. This was the biggest decline since February 2013 when exports fell 33.2 percent from the year before. Electronic exports slumped 31.9 percent in June, following a similar 31.6 percent decline in the previous month. Non-electronic exports declined by 12.4 percent, following the 11.1 percent decline in May. Overall, exports to the majority of Singapore's top markets, including China and Europe, fell sharply during the month.-VNA … [Read more...] about Singapore exports continue dropping in June
Young Vietnamese expats visit Quang Nam province
Young Vietnamese expats have visited the central province of Quang Nam as part of the 2019 Summer Camp. (Photo: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – Young Vietnamese expats have visited the central province of Quang Nam as part of the 2019 Summer Camp. During their July 17-18 stay in Quang Nam, the delegation visited UNESCO-recognised Hoi An ancient city, Ky Anh tunnel, statues of Heroic Vietnamese Mothers and Tam Thanh mural village. While in Ky Anh, they visited and presented gifts to local Heroic Vietnamese Mothers. Pham Thi Kim Hoa, Director of the Department of Information and Culture under the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, said the camp will help to raise patriotism among young Vietnamese expats. Initiated in 2004, the summer camp has attracted about 2,000 young Vietnamese expatriates from more than 30 countries and territories worldwide. This year’s event, which lasts from July 10-26, brings together 150 young overseas Vietnamese from 28 countries and … [Read more...] about Young Vietnamese expats visit Quang Nam province