Vietnam’s GDP Growth Rate Estimated to be in the Range of 5-5.5% if Vaccine Rollout Races Up, HSBC Says
What no one had predicted was that the Covid virus would continue to mutate and mutate in a way that would make it far more virulent. Along came the Delta variant – a variant that spread so fast that it made it much harder to control.
New Publication Illustrates the Real Cost of Speeding on People and the Environment
Well-established evidence in the note makes a stronger case for lowering speed to be one of the most effective ways to enhance road safety. For example, a one percent increase in speed results in a 3.5 to 4-percent increase in deaths.
Many Vietnam Banks not Ready for Digitalization, Researchers Say
The research revealed that in Vietnam, 72% of the banking sector sees a ‘lack of understanding of customer needs and outcomes’ as an obstacle in further developing digital tools for its customers.
Financial Wellness & Digital Money Management Apps are Key to Igniting Vietnam’s Digital Banking Boom
Like other areas of the world, smartphones and digital-only services have changed how people live in Vietnam. However, compared with other developing countries, the uptake of digital banking has been slower.
Standard Chartered Lowers Vietnam’s 2021 GDP Growth Forecast to 4.7%
According to the Bank, the COVID situation will likely continue to dampen inward investment for the rest of 2021 and may create further tourism uncertainty.
Standard Chartered Vietnam Increases Charter Capital, Reinforcing its Local Commitment
Standard Chartered has been investing significantly in Vietnam over the last few years and growing its business across the country.
First Shipment Of Vaccine Doses From Australia Arrive In Vietnam
This is the first instalment of Australia’s commitment of 1.5 million AstraZeneca doses to be shared with Vietnam this year, in support of Vietnam’s COVID-19 response.
ADB Provides $60 Million Financing to Improve Climate Resilience of Infastructure for Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam
The financing package includes $58 million in regular ADB loans and a $2 million grant from ADB’s High-Level Technology Fund.
US – Vietnam Signed Land Lease Signing for New U.S. Embassy Campus in Cau Giay District
The two countries reached an agreement on the current new Embassy site in 2019. Earlier this year, the Hanoi People’s Committee granted approval for the United States to lease the site, issuing a Land Lease Decision for 99 years.
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