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It comprises eight key desired outcomes, including speeding up ASEAN recovery from COVID-19, increase in the quality and coverage of fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, delivery of trusted digital services and prevention of consumer harm, a sustainable competitive market for the supply of digital services, increase in the quality and use of e-government services, digital services to connect businesses and facilitate cross-border trade, increased capacity of businesses and people to participate in the digital economy, and a digitally inclusive society in ASEAN. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 24

Increased trading volume and value of banking stocks was attributed to banks’ good financial foundation and sustainable income. According to a FiinGroup report, net interest income of listed banks in the second quarter of the year dropped by 7.5 percent compared to the previous quarter as they implemented many financial support measures for customers as well as financial aid packages for those affected by the pandemic. In particular, many banks promoted non-interest activities including fees and services and other activities. As a result, net profit from service activities of listed banks increased by 9.6 percent compared to the same period last year, creating an important growth engine for banks. … [Read more...] about Banking stocks spearhead market rebound

Blanch vegetables in boiling salted water until just cooked but still “al dente”. Score the fish’s skin and season it with salt and pepper, then place some basil leaves on the fish. Heat a non-stick pan, add olive oil and cook the barramundi until it is 70% done. Remove the fish from the pan and add chopped garlic, cherry tomatoes, butter, and white wine. Add the barramundi and basil and season, and turn off the heat to let the fish slowly cook itself without any sauce on the skin. Caramelise the vegetables in a pan with olive oil and thyme, season with salt and pepper. You can join the JW Culinary School for weekend cooking classes conducted by multi-talented chefs from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta Barramundi with Đà Lạt vegetables

Intriguing alleys in Da Lat If you took down the signs in Vietnamese and replaced them with others in a European language, you’d never even know you were in Asia, that’s how distinct the European vibe is. There are some cities in the region that retain a colonial feel, but none hold a candle to Da Lat when it comes to charm. … [Read more...] about Head for the hills in Vietnam’s Da Lat (P1)

He volunteered to immerse himself in the black water to pick up waste and push the water through. He also meets with people and local officials and talks to them about the importance of not littering in canals. Kinh, who has spent many years managing the dyke system, knows where and when sluices get stuck in heavy rains and high tide. He picks up garbage and clears the currents even during heavy rains or nighttime. … [Read more...] about 74-year-old man helps Saigonese cope with floods by clearing canals