Bao told VnExpress that there is no longer much room for an economic growth model that relies on exploitation of labor and natural resources, or FDI inflows, as these will yield benefits only up to a certain point. Meanwhile, scientific and technological advances, specifically Industry 4.0, will require Vietnam’s economic model to change, he said. … [Read more...] about Economists chant private sector mantra as Party Congress deliberates
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UNFPA provides $180,000 in flood relief to elderly Vietnamese
The elderly are among the most vulnerable when natural disasters strike, according to UNFPA. During floods and landslides in central Vietnam last year, health facilities were hard hit, causing routine public health programs to be disrupted, it added. The elderly are at risk since they do not always get the care they need, and their vulnerabilities can become a serious challenge to survival and wellbeing, it stated. … [Read more...] about UNFPA provides $180,000 in flood relief to elderly Vietnamese
Hanoi charity’s young volunteers spend nights rescuing homeless children
Minh Hai, who has been on the team for two years, shares a story from last winter. One night, on a curb behind the My Dinh bus station, he saw a boy with a backpack and a cap who looked he had little strength left. He got off his motorbike and slowly walked up to the boy. … [Read more...] about Hanoi charity’s young volunteers spend nights rescuing homeless children
HCMC, Hanoi office markets insulated from pandemic impacts
Hanoi is expected to remain among the nation’s top five localities in attracting foreign direct investment in the near future and therefore demand for office space will remain high, especially among the e-commerce, finance, banking, logistics and information technology sectors, he added. … [Read more...] about HCMC, Hanoi office markets insulated from pandemic impacts
Việt Nam willing to welcome investment from Japanese IT firms: official
Commenting that Đà Nẵng has many points to attract investors, Onose Takahisa, Chairman of the Japan Business Association in Đà Nẵng, also proposed to promote communication activities about the city both inside and outside the country to attract more investors and resources. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam willing to welcome investment from Japanese IT firms: official
