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The call gave the two diplomats the chance to discuss the increasingly complicated developments of the ongoing pandemic globally and brainstorm ideas on bilateral and regional co-operation to combat the COVID-19. Deputy PM and FM Binh Minh gave his thanks to Minister Locsin Jr. and the Philippines for their support and effective collaboration with the country, which is currently serving as the ASEAN Chair 2020, especially in working towards closer co-operation in order to deal with the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Philippines praises Vietnamese efficiency in tackling COVID-19

F&N is among the top three soft drinks players in its home country, Singapore, as well as in Thailand and Malaysia, according to Euromonitor International. However, it isn’t ranked among the top five in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, where the company is looking to grow. … [Read more...] about Fraser & Neave Ltd eyes Vinamilk

The AFC Cup was first held back in 2004 and has developed into the second strongest tournament in Asian club football after the AFC Champions League. The tournament provides a platform for ASEAN clubs to experience a competitive continental tournament. … [Read more...] about Two Vietnamese among Top 10 ASEAN goal scorers in AFC Cup

In China, the city of Shenzhen has banned the eating of cats and dogs following the outbreak Dharavi, a huge slum in India's financial capital, Mumbai, has reported its first death linked to the coronavirus. More than a million people live in extremely overcrowded conditions in Dharavi, believed to be the biggest slum in Asia … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: More than 10,000 lives lost in Spain

“The ambiguity in regulatory policy confuses foreign investors. While many regulations are made timely, laws and regulations governing foreign investment are often inexplicable and often inaccurate. Excessive time and costs on interpreting and querying regulatory policy are clearly barriers to investment. If an agency dedicated to resolving issues arising from foreign investment was to be created, as is found in many countries, Vietnam would certainly attract more foreign investment.” VN Economic Times … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IT and finance catching South Korean attention