At Trang Airport, there have been quite small numbers of passengers. However, strict COVID-19 prevention measures have still been in place. The Trang Airport Director said the new wave of COVID-19 infections has led many provinces to control passenger numbers in and out of the region, and people are asked to refrain from traveling between provinces. As a result, the number of passengers using Trang airport has decreased. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 20
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Vietnam approaches leadership transition in rosy conditions: The Sunday Times
Singapore (VNA) – The Sunday Times, a Sunday edition of The Straits Times, has published an article commenting that in the pandemic-battered environment, few countries are approaching a major leadership transition amid conditions as rosy as Vietnam's. … [Read more...] about Vietnam approaches leadership transition in rosy conditions: The Sunday Times
Firms seek support from VN diplomats abroad
Nguyễn Văn Tuấn from the Việt Nam Cotton and Spinning Association said the country’s garment and textile products were exported mainly to the US, EU, Japan, and South Korea, with sales to other markets being modest. … [Read more...] about Firms seek support from VN diplomats abroad
African Energy Chamber: African Lives Matter, Too. Energy Policy Decisions Should Consider Their Needs
I want to be clear: Africa does not need social programs, even educational programs, that come in the form of aid packages. What's more, offering Africa aid packages to compensate for a halt or slow-down of oil and gas operations will not do Africans any good. I tried to make that point recently during a friendly debate with Prof. Patrick Bond, a very bright man and a distinguished professor at the University of the Western Cape School of Government. He argued that Africa should keep all of its petroleum resources in the ground to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and prevent further climate change. Developed nations, the professor continued, should compensate Africa for that sacrifice, and Africa could use that money to develop other opportunities. No. This is not the time for Africa to be calling for more aid. Africa has been receiving aid for nearly six decades, and what good has it done? We still don't have enough jobs. … [Read more...] about African Energy Chamber: African Lives Matter, Too. Energy Policy Decisions Should Consider Their Needs
Shares struggle to stay positive, VN-Index surpassing 1,130 points
On the other side, Hoang Huy Investment Financial Services JSC (TCH) and Thanh Thanh Cong - Bien Hoa Joint Stock Company (SBT) were the two biggest losers with a drop of more than 2 per cent. SSI Securities Inc (SSI), Vincom Retail (VRE) and Sacombank (STB) both fell more than 1 per cent and Vietinbank (CTG) were among the other losers. … [Read more...] about Shares struggle to stay positive, VN-Index surpassing 1,130 points