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The US itself has had a long history of Sinophobia, most notably with the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act which banned Chinese labourers following immigration that began with the Gold Rush. The current wave coincides, and is perhaps in part due to, a rise in nativism in the US as well as the rest of the world, says Prof Sautman. … [Read more...] about Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared

However, over one-third of Asia-Pacific CEOs are expecting improvement, with 15 per cent looking ahead to “great improvement” in the next 12 months, which was the highest proportion among the globe’s general regions. The results aligned with a 2019 APEC survey of CEOs, in which 34 per cent in Asia-Pacific (including almost half of Vietnamese CEOs surveyed) offered a positive outlook for growth in 2020, in spite of the overall falling trend. … [Read more...] about Bright spots for FDI inflows in 2020

Hue Festival 2020 will be delayed due to the spread of fatal novel coronavirus (Covid-19) globally. — Photo huefestival.com If the epidemic is brought under control, the festival will be organised at the end of August or early September. The specific day will be selected by the local People’s Committee. In case the disease continues, the local People’s Committee will submit an additional report to the provincial Party Committee. … [Read more...] about Hue Festival 2020 postponed due to coronavirus epidemic

Based on the theme of the International Women’s Day 2020 campaign “Each for Equal”, the “Consul General for a Day” contest was held for high school students from grade eight through 12 in HCMC by answering the questions: “Why would you be a good champion for gender equality?” and “What specific actions are you committed to taking to promote gender equality and empower women and girls?” … [Read more...] about Vinschool student acts as Canadian consul general for one day