FTLife launches Prosperous Deferred Annuity Plan 2 (Prosperous 2) today. From now until 31 March 2021, customers who successfully subscribe to Prosperous 2 as well as one of the designated Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme plans or insurance plans (basic plan/rider) can enjoy up to 15% of first-year premium refund. The minimum issue age of Prosperous 2 is 20 years old and the range of total Internal Rate of Return at maturity can be up to 3.28% to 4.32%, helping customers achieve a stable and independent retirement life. COVID-19 pandemic has deeply impacted the global economy. The survey revealed increased pessimistic about retirement among respondents since the start of the pandemic. Before the outbreak, around 16% said that they lacked confidence in retirement. During the pandemic, the number quadrupled to around 70%, illustrating how the pandemic has intensified Hongkongers' worries about retirement. The top three worries cited are rising retirement medical expenses (53%), a lack … [Read more...] about FTLife survey shows Hongkongers far less confident about retirement due to pandemic, while younger generation lacks wealth management knowledge
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Vietnam – Land of bliss
During their two-week stay in quarantine camps operated by the military, they saw soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army share every meal and even their own blankets. They took care of the returnees as if they were their own blood. Seeing the soldiers’ sacrifice and warmth, most military camp citizens felt grateful that, even in the darkest of times, their homeland embraced them with open arms. … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Land of bliss
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25
In addition, many northern provinces have accelerated the process of issuing cultivation area codes for a variety of specialty fruits in order to increase the added value. As a result, in 2020, many types of fruit will be exported through official channels to quality markets at prices many times higher than before, such as lychee exported to Japan, longan exported to Australia, and dragon fruit exported to the US. These results have contributed to bringing Vietnam’s agricultural, forestry and fishery export turnover to a record US$ 41.25 billion in 2020 in the context of the agricultural sector facing many challenges due to natural disasters and epidemics. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 25
Hanoians stuck in traffic amid Party Congress road blocks
Hundreds of vehicles escort delegates attending the 13th Party Congress, carrying them through Tran Phu, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Duy Hung streets to the National Convention Center from 6:30 to 8 a.m. Monday for the congress's preparatory session. … [Read more...] about Hanoians stuck in traffic amid Party Congress road blocks
With new Chinese coach in place, national volleyball team aims high
“If both Việt Nam and China well manage the pandemic, we will send the team to Shanghai, my home, to practice and compete with local clubs. It would be the most feasible plan at the moment,” said Li. … [Read more...] about With new Chinese coach in place, national volleyball team aims high