The administrations of centrally-directed provinces and cities will need to carry out thorough evaluation of pandemic prevention measures across all establishments and facilities – including factories, schools, industrial zones, and places where large gatherings occur – and impose social distancing measures when needed. … [Read more...] about PM orders lockdown of Chí Linh City, Vân Đồn int’l airport over major COVID-19 clusters
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Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
Although coverage now approaches the full population, public healthcare remains chronically underfunded, with per capita spending on public healthcare sitting at just US$82 in 2019. While the government is focused on improving the delivery of public healthcare services, Fitch Solutions believed that limited public financing, uneven distribution of health services, inadequate infrastructure and a similar shortage of qualified workers will continue to obstruct innovative drug makers wishing to operate in the market. … [Read more...] about Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
Grappling with digital evolution
These strategic moves align with the country’s vision in strengthening its digital economy which is expected to top $43 billion by 2025. Moreover, last year the Government Office launched the National e-Document Exchange Platform, a move towards building a foundation for integration and sharing of national digital data. Vietnam’s provincial governments are also ramping up efforts with new action plans to realise their smart city dreams. While this trend is heartening and signals a stronger and more robust Internet of Things (IoT) and ICT market in Vietnam, it begs the question of whether these cities are ready to embark on projects that require not only crucial infrastructure to be in place but also expertise to see them through from the conception to maintenance. … [Read more...] about Grappling with digital evolution
Forestalling impending deflation risk
Prices tend to decrease or stabilise at lower levels in the face of major disruptions of supply and demand, and recover slowly as the crisis is gradually controlled. However, looking at the composites in 2020, Vu Dinh Anh, economic expert from of the Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Price Market Research Institute warned of deflation as a very real possibility, as monthly inflation rates steadily dropping towards the zero mark over the last months of 2020. … [Read more...] about Forestalling impending deflation risk
Historic court case begins in France for Agent Orange victims
Le Monde, meanwhile, emphasised that Nga knew she would have to handle a prolonged legal battle and there would be appeals and all kinds of examinations to establish whether there is a link between her health conditions and the US use of herbicides in her homeland. It said there is no other lawsuit against these agro-chemical firms who were aware of the toxicity of their products sold to US armed forces. … [Read more...] about Historic court case begins in France for Agent Orange victims