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HCM City (VNA) – Experts gathered at a recent conference in HCM City to discuss measures to develop a transparent and sustainable property market in Vietnam in the next 10-15 years. Nguyen Duc Hien, deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission, said the real estate market plays an important role, creating valuable assets for the economy, meeting housing demands of residents, and facilitating the development of other markets. However, he noted that the market still sees many limitations such as unsustainable development, ineffective market management due to inconsistent policies, and complicated administrative procedures related to property investment. The country's authorities should focus on amending real estate laws to eliminate inconsistencies and incorporate policies to encourage social housing over the next decade, said Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh. The Government and the Party had been rolling out numerous policies to support … [Read more...] about Experts seek ways for sustainable, transparent real estate market

Hanoi (VNA) – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on November 30 issued a 15-day ban of wedding parties and gatherings of more than 20 people, starting from December 1. In the latest message sent to the governors of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, the leader said that the success of the campaign relies on efforts of the Government and people. On November 28, a 56-year-old woman was detected to be infected with the coronavirus. More than 3,330 people linked to her have been tested, and 14 turned out positive. On November 30, the Ministry Culture and Fine Arts also announced the closure of all theatres and museums and the prohibition of public concerts for the next two weeks. Meanwhile, Thai authorities are intensifying security along the borderline with Myanmar to prevent illegal entry, and vowing to prosecute anyone who helps to sneak people in, as a Thai woman tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after returning home. However, Chiang Rai Governor Prachon Pratsakul said officials had … [Read more...] about Cambodia bans mass gatherings, Thailand tightens border security

"The twin oil-coronavirus crisis has had a large negative impact on most sectors in the non-oil economy with significant credit risk implications," noted Schuyler D'Souza, Managing Director Middle East, Atradius. "The IMF in its latest report on the region estimates that the default risk for corporates has doubled and Atradius can confirm that payment performance has deteriorated across the weaker sectors due to falling demand, cash flow constraints and insufficient support from banks."   … [Read more...] about Atradius: COVID-19 crisis lends fresh urgency to MENA economic diversification efforts

Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) Vo Huy Cuong said that after two flights of Vietnam Airlines from South Korea to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on September 25 and a flight of Vietjet Air on September 30, local airlines have suspended regular flights that take passengers from other countries to Vietnam. The reason, according to Cuong, is the lack of common standards on managing and isolating tourists from other countries to Vietnam. … [Read more...] about International flights to Vietnam suspended, waiting for quarantine standards

At the same time, the government aiming to build and develop Phu Quoc into a strong international marine eco-tourism service and tourism center and develop major tourist centers in the Central Coast region. To achieve this goal, in the period 2021 - 2025, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize activities to promote marine tourism associated with promoting the value of natural resources, unique nature, culture, as well as the history of coastal and island regions./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS DECEMBER 1