The deputies should promptly encourage voters and people to respond and seriously observe countermeasures, while presenting their aspirations as well as difficulties facing people and businesses during the combat to authorised agencies for settlement, the top legislator said. … [Read more...] about Lawmakers urged to play active role in COVID-19 combat
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Top legislator urges NA deputies to play active role in COVID-19 combat
Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on April 1 sent a letter to NA deputies, asking them to carry forward their wisdom, enthusiasm and responsibility to stand side by side with the people, authorities and Party organisations at all levels in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The deputies should promptly encourage voters and people to respond and seriously observe countermeasures, while presenting their aspirations as well as difficulties facing people and businesses during the combat to authorised agencies for settlement, the top legislator said. The NA Standing Committee and agencies, along with the delegations of NA deputies, have adjusted their working plans and methods to meet the urgent requirements of the situation and suspended unnecessary meetings and inspections in ministries, agencies and localities, according to the NA Chairwoman. The committee is ready to fulfill the tasks defined in the Constitution and law to, together … [Read more...] about Top legislator urges NA deputies to play active role in COVID-19 combat
Vietnam girl with ‘inexplicable’ height finds success in professional volleyball
“It was a whole different story when I came to Taiwan to play for Attack Line, as they all spoke English,” Thuy recounted her story. “An introvert that I was, I couldn’t make many friends and was only able to vaguely grasp what our coach was saying.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam girl with ‘inexplicable’ height finds success in professional volleyball
Working from home faces cybersecurity risks during pandemic
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A number of firms have allowed their employees to work from home to protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is increasing the risks to cybersecurity. Working remotely may keep people safe, however, Vu The Binh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Internet Association tells Vietnam News: “Cybersecurity issues are more likely to arise as a result of people working from home, especially for those not using a company computer.” Binh added: “A home computer is less likely to be set up as securely as a company one.” “Most home computers contain more risks as they are used by other family members with low or no protection packages.” The expert thought working from home could expose employees' devices and the company's network to threats on insecure public WiFi networks. In January, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) warned local internet users about cyber security, mentioning that various … [Read more...] about Working from home faces cybersecurity risks during pandemic
Banks asked to cut lending rates to mitigate Covid 19 pandemic
HÀ NỘI — Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) Đào Minh Tú has instructed commercial banks to continue reducing lending rates for firms affected by COVID-19 by 2 percentage points per year. … [Read more...] about Banks asked to cut lending rates to mitigate Covid 19 pandemic
