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Starting with electric scooters, the report examines the impact and regulatory response following the introduction of the technology in developed nations like the UK and the US. It also investigates how regulators are approaching fears around the application of blockchain technology in rural finance. Both case studies illustrate how realising the full benefits of these new technologies requires regulators to listen to stakeholder concerns, as well as the arguments for change from industry, and carefully examine the actual impact of such a technology before making any decisions that could have a long-term, negative impact. … [Read more...] about New Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) study finds a need for more balanced regulation to protect innovation and societal benefits

Hanoi (VNA) - Managing prices and inflation would be more complex and difficult this year, experts have said. The fluctuating price of pork last year had significant impacts on the market, as the price plummeted in the first half of the year then soared in the second half. The pork price dropped from 46,000-50,000 VND (2-2.2 USD) per kilogramme to a record low of 28,000 - 32,000 VND (1.21-1.38 VND) per kilogramme in the first six months of last year. After that, the price increased gradually from July and soared from October with an increase of about 60 – 80 percent compared to September and 60 – 95 percent compared to the beginning of last year. Prices of pork products are currently very high with the live pig price ranging between 80,000 - 90,000 VND per kilogramme and pork at 160,000 - 180,000 VND per kilogramme. After the shock of the pork price increasing by more than 50 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, curbing inflation below 4 … [Read more...] about Pressure mounts to control inflation in 2020

The Nielsen Digital vs. Real Life survey was conducted among more than 3,300 consumers across eleven countries: Australia, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey. The fieldwork was conducted from September 23 to October 4, 2019. The sample was sourced from external sample providers and includes internet users who agreed to participate in the survey, with quotas based on age and sex for each country. It is weighted to be representative of internet consumers by country. Data is weighted at the country level using the total online population. Quotas are reviewed at a country level by Data Science. … [Read more...] about Nielsen: Consumers prefer personal touch in purchasing decisions

Today, travelers tend to be more concerned about the quality of the destination. Guests will stay longer if the destination has many interesting experiencing activities. If previously, the trend of cruises has changed in recent years to resort in the mountains, to experience the local culture. … [Read more...] about Green tourism – sustainable development direction of Vietnam’s tourism