Despite fast population aging and the number of people aged 65 and above making up 7.7 percent of the population, Vietnam is still one of the few countries effectively responding to the pandemic. To sustain this achievement, it should prepare all conditions necessary for ensuring social security and nursing services for the elderly, especially the ones living alone, at care centres, and with disabilities, the UNFPA said./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16
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Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market in 2023
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung at the meeting on January 12. Photo: VGP Vietnam Electricity (EVN), the country’s sole power distributor, needs to facilitate the investment in infrastructure of the power industry to better connect power plants with the national grid, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said at a meeting on January 12. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to launch competitive retail electricity market in 2023
Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
A report from the World Travel Organization showed that in November 2020, 59 percent of destinations in Asia Pacific closed completely and 9 percent closed partially, the highest level in the world. The figures were 7 percent and 67 percent in Europe, respectively, the lowest level. … [Read more...] about Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance
Cement exports unlikely to enjoy robust growth in 2021
Industry experts therefore emphasized the need to ramp up the production capacity of local cement plants to between five and 10 million tonnes per year in a bid to ensure effectiveness in the long term whilst simultaneously reducing costs moving forward. VOV … [Read more...] about Cement exports unlikely to enjoy robust growth in 2021
Vietnam Airlines receives multimillion-dollar bailout package as state investment
“As the development of the pandemic on the world remains unpredictable, it is hard to establish a business plan for Vietnam Airlines. Without it, we can’t assess the value of the company. Only when Vietnam Airlines returns on international routes can its business operation recover,’ Thanh remarked. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines receives multimillion-dollar bailout package as state investment
