‘Supply Chain Digitisation: A Shift from Driving Efficiency to Building Resilience’, done by TM Insight, an Asia Pacific consulting company, found that digitisation of supply chains has emerged as one of the key priorities to not only achieve operational efficiencies and meet rising demand, but also to future-proof businesses. … [Read more...] about More business leaders embrace digital technologies
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Defense leader inspects military hospital
The Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital with its capacity of 500 beds started its operation in December of last year, meeting the needs of patients for high-quality healthcare. Meanwhile, the construction of a 1,000-bed general hospital has been completed, and all assorted projects are expected to be completed in September of next year. … [Read more...] about Defense leader inspects military hospital
Foreign aid disbursement falls way short of 2020 target
The ministry considers disbursement of state and ODA capital an important task of 2020 and has asked relevant authorities to find solutions to speed up the disbursement in order to promote trading and production activities. It proposed that the government reduce state capital investment for ministries, centrally governed organizations and localities that reached a disbursement rate of less than 60 percent as of September 30, 2020. According to the Ministry of Finance, 61 of the 63 localities and 13 of the 14 ministries and centrally governed organizations allocated with foreign loans reached a disbursement rate of less than 60 percent. About VND11.67 trillion worth of foreign capital for 2020 will be withdrawn to the state budget to reallocate to other ministries, organizations and localities in need of the capital. … [Read more...] about Foreign aid disbursement falls way short of 2020 target
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
The State budget spent about 18 trillion VND (779.69 million USD) implementing social assistance policies for the elderly in the community. Specifically, more than 1.8 million elderly people received monthly allowances, over 1.4 million enjoyed allowances as national contributors, and 3.1 million are enjoying pensions and social insurance benefits. In addition, 12.1 million senior citizens currently have health insurance cards. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 18
Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about 13th National Party Congress
Hanoi (VNA) - The diplomatic corps and representatives of international organisations in Vietnam are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 2, heard a meeting on January 18. … [Read more...] about Diplomatic corps, int’l organisations informed about 13th National Party Congress