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"Besides, this prestigious award affirms the leading position of C.P. Vietnam in the agricultural sector and food industry, shown by the corporation's fast growth, contributions to the country’s economic development, and the capacity to create breakthrough growth. Furthermore, this award will reinforce the trust of investors and strategic partners in the continuous growth of the group," Tuan said. … [Read more...] about C.P. Vietnam toasted as 18th largest company on VNR500

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thailand’s International Economic Policy Committee has held a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak to consider the pros and cons of Thailand joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as gathering public input. Outcomes from this meeting will be proposed to the Cabinet for consideration within this April. The Department of Trade Negotiations’ (DTN) Director General Auramon Supthaweethum, said on February 15 that as a member of the CPTPP, Thailand may gain an additional 0.12 percent in GDP growth worth 13 billion THB. However Thailand may lose 0.25 percent in economic growth if it chooses not to join the partnership, resulting in a loss of about 26 billion THB. She said the CPTPP will provide opportunities for Thai products to hit new markets in countries without existing FTA agreement with Thailand, such as Canada and Mexico, while certain products such as rice, … [Read more...] about Thailand considers CPTPP membership

According to a Vietnam Prosperity Bank (VPBank) representative, VPBank sends a one-time password to their customers’ registered phone numbers or email addresses when they log into their bank accounts on a new device. Customers should not reveal the code to anyone, especially imposters posing as bank staff, if they receive a code without attempting to log in. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 14

The US supports the settlement of disputes in the East Sea by peaceful means in accordance with international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, with full respect for diplomatic and legal process as well as full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea, towards the early signing of an effective and practical Code of Conduct in the East Sea, he said. … [Read more...] about VN Deputy FM, Deputy Minister of Defence holds talk with US Assistant Secretary of State

Bao Viet Life confirmed that the company will still cover nCoV-related acute respiratory infections in terms of hospitalisation and risk of death, even as Vietnam acknowledged is as an epidemic. In cases when customers are exposed to coronavirus-borne risks, the company will compensate insurance benefits in accordance with the terms and conditions for “risks due to other pathologies or causes”. … [Read more...] about Insurers race to help customers amid epidemic