“Free trade agreements, on the other hand, impose strict requirements on the origin of products, demanding capability of material autonomy. Since few of Vietnamese business can produce raw materials, they can not fully exploit the benefits brought in by the FTAs”, SSI said. … [Read more...] about Material autonomy key for Vietnam to fully exploiting EVFTA
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BIDV offers assistance to individual customers amidst coronavirus outbreak
Hanoi (VNA) – The Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) has announced a credit package worth 5 trillion VND (215 million USD) for its individual customers hurt by the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The capital is prioritised for customers operating in the fields of agriculture, export and tourism. Customers are able to take BIDV loans for production and trading of agricultural products such as dragon fruit, watermelon, jack fruit and banana as well as several aquatic products like tra, basa and cat fish. The package also includes support for operators of restaurants and hotels, while aiding those with trade activities with China. Under the package, customers will enjoy a stable annual interest rate of 5.5 percent in a maximum four months since the first disbursement. The epidemic could cause losses of 5.9-7.7 billion USD for the domestic tourism sector in the next three months, according to the … [Read more...] about BIDV offers assistance to individual customers amidst coronavirus outbreak
Coach Chi inspires HCM City women’s team to new heights
“I had a sense I wanted to be a coach so I paid attention to training sessions. When I started as a coach, I wasn’t very confident because I lacked experience. However, with the encouragement of leaders, assistants and players, I was more and more confident,” said Chi. … [Read more...] about Coach Chi inspires HCM City women’s team to new heights
HSBC signals mass job cuts as profits plunge
The bank is also facing the impact of the coronavirus, the UK's protracted withdrawal from the European Union and historically low interest rates around the world. It will be the UK-based bank's third overhaul in a decade as it attempts to lift its profits. … [Read more...] about HSBC signals mass job cuts as profits plunge
Transport Ministry asked to keep PM updated on N-S expressway
A section of an expressway linking the northern province of Bac Giang with the neighboring province of Lang Son – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Given the slow progress of the North-South expressway project, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Transport to file a report on the cause of the delays. … [Read more...] about Transport Ministry asked to keep PM updated on N-S expressway
