Digital financial services are also gaining momentum as more small-and-medium-sized businesses have become receptive to accepting online payments. Digital payments are set to grow from 600 billion USD in 2019 to 620 billion USD in 2020 and could reach 1.2 trillion USD by 2025. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s digital economy to reach US$14 billion this year
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Thu Duc City Council elects key posts
Meanwhile, the headquarters of the District 9 government may be used as the headquarters of the Thu Duc City Party Committee, while the headquarters of the District 2 government might be turned into the headquarters of the Thu Duc City People’s Council and government. … [Read more...] about Thu Duc City Council elects key posts
Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 22 called upon border guards to increase efforts to effectively prevent illegal exit and entry, helping to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. During a meeting with border guards ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, the PM said the border force must raise its readiness for combatting illegal crossings and responding to natural disasters. Communications work also needs to be stepped up so that fishermen will not violate fishing regulations, he said, stressing the significance of external affairs in border areas. The PM lauded the efforts of border guards and local people in national defence, saying the border force has effectively fought crime and safeguarded political security and social order and safety. They have served as the core force in the fight against natural disasters and disease and conducted rescue operations, most notably during the COVID-19 battle, according to the leader. The force has also maintained close … [Read more...] about Illegal exit, entry must be tackled: PM
VN-Index enters third straight gaining session
Resulsts were mixed in the public banking sector, with CTG of VietinBank adding 1.6 percent, VCB of Vietcombank keeping its opening price, BID of BIDV topping losses with 2.7 percent, and MBB of mid-sized Military Bank shedding 0.8 percent. … [Read more...] about VN-Index enters third straight gaining session
Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
Congratulating the guest on his new post as ambassador to Vietnam, General Lich expressed his belief that the Lao diplomat will outstandingly accomplish his tasks, contributing to developing the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in general and the bilateral defense cooperation in particular. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister hosts Lao ambassador
