In the coming time, along with taking advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which took effect from August 2020 and other signed agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), the granting of cultivation area codes and packaging facilities codes will be promoted with greater value, such that Vietnamese agricultural products can openly enter large markets with preferential tax rates. This is also a new opportunity for Vietnam’s agriculture sector to strengthen the fulfilment of standards for many commodities, accelerate exports right from the first months of 2021 to realise the target of exporting agricultural, forestry and fishery products for the whole year reached US$ 42 billion. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25
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VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25
Commenting on the tenure of the 12th National Party Congress, Sengupta stressed that any one should herald achievements in industrial modernisation and agriculture development based on modern technology that Vietnam earned following the Congress. During the period, socio-political stability and national defence-security continued to be strengthened. Vietnam also witnessed successes in its foreign policy based on the principles of independence, self-reliance, peace, cooperation, development and multilateralisation of external relations, thus improving its prestige as a responsible member of the international community. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 25
New strategies essential for nation’s energy-saving goals
Vietnam’s electricity system currently has a total capacity of about 54,000MW, including renewable energies such as wind and solar. While largely meeting the demand at the moment, the country will need around 130,000MW by 2030, representing a huge challenge for its energy industry as many power projects remain behind schedule and the arrangement of capital sources for implementations of new power sources and grids still faces many difficulties. … [Read more...] about New strategies essential for nation’s energy-saving goals
FTLife survey shows Hongkongers far less confident about retirement due to pandemic, while younger generation lacks wealth management knowledge
Ms. Yeung added: "Prosperous Deferred Annuity Plan has been welcomed by customers since its launch. The enhanced version is being launched during this special period to meet market demand and provide Hongkongers with a simple but reassuring retirement plan. This is to encourage more people to plan their retirement ahead, benefit from compound interest return for a longer period, and utilise the best time to save for retirement. With the diversified Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme that FTLife offers, we are confident to provide customers of different ages an ideal retirement planning package, helping customers achieve a stable and independent retirement life while protecting capital and against health risks." … [Read more...] about FTLife survey shows Hongkongers far less confident about retirement due to pandemic, while younger generation lacks wealth management knowledge
Vingroup plans $300 mln bond issuance for auto, smartphone production
The non-convertible, unsecured 3-year bonds worth VND100,000 each will be accompanied by warrants. They will be offered to the public in three rounds in the first half of this year, Vingroup said in a filing with the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange late last week. … [Read more...] about Vingroup plans $300 mln bond issuance for auto, smartphone production