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The ministers, however, stopped short of explicitly calling for an end to export bans that many countries, including G20 members France, Germany and India, have enacted on drugs and medical supplies. A key adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump is working on new rules to expand “Buy America” mandates to the medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors, something that dozens of business groups said could worsen shortages. … [Read more...] about G20 ministers agree to keep markets open, tackle pandemic supply disruptions

During a recent working session held between the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the European Union (EU) Delegation to Vietnam, and the US Embassy, the EU Delegation noted that the closure of the EU's border amounts to a quarantine measure aimed at ensuring the health of their citizens. Goods and services to the EU will continue to circulate, with a particular emphasis being placed on essential goods such as food and medicine. This policy is not directly affecting the import and export of goods between Vietnam and the EU. … [Read more...] about Closure of US and EU borders puts domestic exports at a disadvantage

The ministry also ordered the content of lessons to be verified before they are broadcast on Vietnam Television. The education ministry will work with the Ministry of Information and Communications to offer free technological platforms for online teaching. The school closure has interrupted learning for 12th graders who will sit the national high school exam soon. The ministry has set the exam date for between August 8 and 11 instead of July. To help 12th graders make the best preparations for the exam, the ministry will publish sample tests. Deputy Minister Nguyen Huu Do said the ministry always puts the safety and benefits of students, teachers and school staff first. Schools, students and parents should not be worried but actively co-ordinate with the education sector to fight the pandemic and, at the same time, ensure learning and teaching quality in spite of the school closure, he added./. … [Read more...] about Hanoi extends online and television-based teaching during COVID-19

Gordan Grlić Radman, minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia, said that this agreement is the second that the European Union has concluded with a Southeast Asian country, after Singapore. It is also the most ambitious free trade agreement ever concluded with a developing country. Radman was speaking on behalf of the European Union as Croatia has held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union since January 1. … [Read more...] about European Council approves EU-Vietnam free trade agreement

When the Fed slashed its benchmark interest rate to near zero, the USD was anticipated to lose its appeal. Notwithstanding, in times of uncertainty a rush for cash shook the financial system, as investors hunkered down for a prolonged economic stall, taking the recent market turmoil into a new, more troubling liquidation phase. The demand for the dollar, and safe-haven assets in general, is running ahead of the Fed’s stimulus moves. … [Read more...] about Trade raises demand for stable VND