Trade

“IFC’s initiative, an effective response to help ensure resiliency, shows our confidence in our local partner banks as well as our commitment to strengthening Vietnam’s economy,” stated Kyle Kelhofer, IFC country manager for Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao PDR. … [Read more...] about IFC boosts trade finance for Vietnamese businesses amid Covid-19 outbreak

USAID’s Vietnam Mission Director Michael Greene said that through the five-year Trade Facilitation Program, USAID is supporting Vietnam in adopting and implementing a risk management approach to customs and specialized inspection agencies, which will strengthen the implementation of the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, of which both Vietnam and the US are members. … [Read more...] about USAID supports Vietnam in efforts to prevent trade fraud

South Korea reported 52 new virus infections on Friday, while the number of new cases in mainland China also jumped, escalating fears over the impact of the epidemic that has already prompted regional central banks to cut growth targets and lower interest rates.  … [Read more...] about SE Asia Stocks-Most fall as new coronavirus cases jump; Indonesia down 1pct

The World Health Organization has not contradicted Pyongyang's denial of cases, with its head of health emergencies programmes Michael Ryan telling reporters: "At the moment, there are no signals or indications that we are dealing with any COVID-19 there." … [Read more...] about Coronavirus threatens North Korea chaos: Analysts

The provincial department of science and technology was told to support OCOP products’ brand management, including trademark design costs, trademark registration, printing stamps and certificates, establishing industrial property rights and creating brand identity, he said. … [Read more...] about Bắc Giang chooses three local products to shine