The measure took effect from August 3 and is to last until further notice, according to a decision endorsed by the provincial administration on August 2. Local residents are advised to stay indoors as much as they can, and only to go out for food and medicine or other essential services. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Central Highland City applies social distancing order
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A third of millennials think they are too boring to be the victim of cybercrime
To make sure their devices and personal information remain protected on the internet, Kaspersky advises millennials to pay attention to the website's authenticity, keep a list of their online accounts so they have a full understanding of which services and websites may be storing their personal information, block the installation of programmes from unknown sources in their smartphone’s settings and only install apps from official app stores, and start using “Privacy Checker” to make it harder for third parties to find highly personal information. — VNS … [Read more...] about A third of millennials think they are too boring to be the victim of cybercrime
Opportunities to welcome high-quality FDI capital with EVFTA
When EVFTA was about 10 days to become effective, the Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) of Denmark, on behalf of the New Market Fund I, together with Asiapetro and Novasia Energy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the People's Committee of Binh Thuan Province to develop La Gan offshore wind power projects. With an estimated total capital of US$10 billion, the project with a capacity of 3.5GW can enhance the position of Vietnam in the field of renewable energy in the world. And the successful cooperation between CIP, Asiapetro, Novasia Energy, and Binh Thuan in this project will be a foundation to attract other foreign investors to offshore wind power projects across the country. Earlier, Tesa announced that it would invest about 55 million euros, approximately $60.3 million, to open a high-tech adhesive factory specializing in serving for the electronics and automotive industries. According to the plan, Tesa will start production in 2023 with about 140 employees … [Read more...] about Opportunities to welcome high-quality FDI capital with EVFTA
Vietnamese airlines post quarterly losses due to COVID-19
Globally, airlines are set to lose $84 billion as the coronavirus pandemic reduces revenue by half to mark the worst year in the sector’s history, Reuters quoted the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast in June. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines post quarterly losses due to COVID-19
EVFTA expected to contribute to EU recovery after coronavirus crisis
Hanoi (VNA) – The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) strengthens EU economic links with Southeast Asia and will potentially contribute to its recovery after the coronavirus crisis, moderndiplomacy.eu quoted an EU official as saying in a story published on August 3. The EVFTA, which took effect on August 1, will not only ultimately scrap duties on 99 percent of all goods traded between the two sides but also make it easier for European companies to do business in Vietnam, according to the site. They will now be able to invest and pitch for government contracts with equal chances to their local competitors, it said. Under the new agreement, the economic benefits go hand in hand with guarantees of respect for labour rights, environment protection and the Paris Agreement on climate, through strong, legally binding and enforceable provisions on sustainable development. “The European economy needs now every opportunity to restore its strength after the crisis triggered by … [Read more...] about EVFTA expected to contribute to EU recovery after coronavirus crisis
