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Cyprus, just 240 kilometres away and close enough for residents to see and hear the blast, said it was sending eight police tracking dogs and their handlers aboard two helicopters to help in the search for victims trapped under rubble. … [Read more...] about Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as world offers support

According to a survey last year by auditing firm PwC Vietnam, Vietnam was among the countries with the fastest rate of growth in mobile payments. The number of users had seen a sharp increase to 61 percent from just 37 percent the year before. … [Read more...] about Banks racing to catch digitization

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Container loading and unloading service charges should be increased to approach the regional level so investors would not feel hesitant when pouring money into developing seaports. The proposal was raised at a recent online conference held by the Vietnam Maritime Administration to discuss measures to remove difficulties for seaport and marine transportation companies.  Statistics showed container loading and unloading services charges of seaports in Vietnam were much lower than other regional countries. According to Nhu Dinh Thien, Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam Ship Agents and Brokers Association, the charges were about 33-53 USD per 20ft container and 57-98 USD per 40ft container. In comparison, Thailand charges around 59 USD per 20ft container and 91 USD per 40ft container, Singapore 111 USD and 159 USD and Cambodia 65 USD and 95 USD, respectively. Nguyen Tuong Anh, general director of Hai Phong Port, said with such low services charges, it would … [Read more...] about Seaport fees should be increased: say insiders

Disinfectant products must be provided and body temperature checks should be taken at all activities. Face masks must be worn, and a safe distance from others should be maintained. There should be no gatherings of more than 30 people in public places. … [Read more...] about HCM City suspends summer activities for children

Imitating some of these jurisdictions’ best practices could further help boost Vietnam’s attractiveness. For instance, more favourable taxation (only of locally sourced income), elimination of excessive bureaucracy (reduction of documents which need to be notarised, for example), and an even wider use of English in public administration, as well as closer partnership with the EU and the ASEAN Economic Community would help in those cases where Vietnam alone cannot entirely replace other destinations. … [Read more...] about Post-pandemic focus for new investments