Overrepresentation in sectors hardest hit by the economic downturn (such as tourism, retail, and food and beverage), the pronounced digital gender gap in an increasingly virtual world, and the mounting pressures of childcare responsibilities are only a few factors that have left women particularly vulnerable, particularly in economies such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Thailand. … [Read more...] about Mastercard rolls out inclusive report on women entrepreneurs in COVID-19 times
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VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 19
He also highlighted the fruitful friendship and cooperation between the HUFO, the Vietnam-China Friendship Association in HCM City and the Chinese Consulate General and Chinese businesses here, noting that they have cooperated in friendship, cultural, and social activities so as to enhance mutual understanding between the people of HCM City and Chinese localities, thus contributing to their countries’ friendship. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 19
Is Vietnam’s economy recovering from COVID-19? Ask female entrepreneurs
By Donald Lambert-Principal private sector development specialist Asian Development Bank Policymakers, however, must consider if the economy needs further stimulus. Based on conventional measures, probably not. The economy is expected to bounce back strongly in 2021 with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasting an expansion of 6.1 per cent, which is broadly comparable to Vietnam’s recent growth rates. With the General Statistics Office reporting unemployment at 2.5 per cent as of September 2020, the labour market seems strong. … [Read more...] about Is Vietnam’s economy recovering from COVID-19? Ask female entrepreneurs
Thanh Hoa detects numerous illegal entries
Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Border Guard High Command in the central province of Thanh Hoa has recently detected eight people illegally entering the country and put them in quarantine. On January 17, a patrol team of the force caught five people red handed in Muong Lat town’s Pieng Mon street about 500 metres away from border marker No. 282. The five, all having residency in the central province of Nghe An’s Yen Thanh district, said they were illegally walking into the country via trails to avoid being quarantined. They are now put in quarantine in line with regulations. On January 12, border guards on patrol detected three other people illegally entering on a border trail in Muong Lat district’s Nhi Son commune./. … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa detects numerous illegal entries
Clearing path for safer corporate bond market
Experts calculate that the average interest rate of corporate bonds issued primarily range from 10.1-11.2 per cent per year for a period of 1-5 years. Thus, compared with the most competitive deposit rates, corporate bond yields are currently 0.8-1.7 per cent per year higher. Depending on the terms, corporate bond yields are also 1.8-4 per cent higher than the deposit rates of large commercial banks. … [Read more...] about Clearing path for safer corporate bond market