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SHB’s loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam, which made up for 31 per cent of gross loans at the end of 2019, will pose renewed asset risk since these groups are short of financial buffers to withstand revenue shocks. VPBank’s is also feeling growing pressure from the quality of its loans to sectors at-risk such as export and tourism-related firms, Moody’s cautioned. … [Read more...] about Consumers risk higher defaults amid lending sector fluctuation

After having enjoyed mild weather for several days, the capital city of Hanoi will see temperatures rise to 35-37 degrees Celsius as from May 30. Temperatures in several places in the capital will even hit a high of 38 degrees Celsius, while humidity is to fall to 40-45%. … [Read more...] about Another heat wave strikes VN, temperatures rise to 40 again

The online music marathon will take place from 4 pm to 10 pm on May 30.  The programme will draw the participation of many famous singers, including My Linh, Quang Dung, Phan Manh Quynh and Uyen Linh as well as directors Le Hoang and Viet Tu and journalist Diem Quynh. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 29

With the newest case, the number of infected passengers on the May 13 flight from Russia has increased to 34. All have been in quarantine since arrival, posing no risk of transmission to the community. community infection of COVID-19 for 44 consecutive days since 6am April 16 to 6am May 30. … [Read more...] about Boy returning from Russia becomes latest COVID-19 case

But Trump blames the crisis on China and for a long time insisted on calling the COVID-19 sickness the "Chinese virus". He has threatened to cut off US funding for the World Health Organization, accusing the UN body of bias toward Beijing and assisting in a cover-up. … [Read more...] about Pompeo says Trump to act on Chinese students