07-05-2021 12:06
Liquidity of the southern stock market in April stood at the highest level from the outset of the year, with more than 14.51 billion stocks traded at a value of over 366.94 trillion VND, according to the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE).
06-05-2021 18:29
As a result of the pandemic, enthusiasm for a broader range of payment technologies has accelerated in the Asia-Pacific region as 94 per cent of people say they will consider using at least one emerging payment method, such as QR codes, digital or mobile wallets, instalment plans, cryptocurrencies, biometrics, and others, in the coming year.
05-05-2021 16:45
The ambitious goals announced and reaffirmed at the latest Leaders Summit on Climate reflect the growing consensus that today we are at a critical moment of action. Across the globe, governments, individuals, and companies – including GE – are taking tangible steps to confront the unprecedented crisis that climate change represents. That is good news.
03-05-2021 13:57
At least 26 people were killed when a speedboat packed with passengers collided with a vessel transporting sand on Monday in the latest maritime disaster to hit Bangladesh.
30-04-2021 10:00
Over the past 46 years, Vietnam has weathered numerous difficulties in the economic sphere. Raymond Mallon, a senior economic expert based in Vietnam, provides perspective on how the economy has performed since national reunification in 1975, and analyses the key factors and measures that might help Vietnam achieve its objective of becoming a developed nation by 2045.
29-04-2021 09:00
While the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) has spread the comprehensive and basic reform of administrative procedures to all parts of Vietnam, the District and Department Competitiveness Index (DDCI) is seen as a solution to help localities, especially those with medium or low PCI scores. Dr. Le Duy Binh, managing director of management consultants Economica Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Hoang Oanh how the DDCI defines more clearly the limitations in policy implementation and business reform at district and department levels.
28-04-2021 10:43
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of Covid-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.
26-04-2021 15:10
Ahead of shareholder meetings for the giant pharmaceutical corporations, the People’s Vaccine Alliance calculates that Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca have paid out $26 billion in dividends and stock buybacks to their shareholders in the past 12 months, which would be enough for at least 1.3 billion vaccines, equal to the population of Africa.
19-04-2021 11:27
Andrea Pirlo conceded Juventas missed Cristiano Ronaldo's "killer instinct" as the Italian champions fell to their first league defeat in two decades to Atalanta on Sunday leaving their participation in next season's Champions League at risk.
19-04-2021 11:19
The hard-hit United States has passed a hopeful milestone as half its adults have had at least one Covid vaccine dose and from Monday all its over 18s will be eligible to get their shot.
17-04-2021 16:46
With over 130 commercial 5G agreements with unique communications service providers and 83 live 5G networks around the world, Ericsson has been named as the market leader in global 5G network infrastructure in 2020 by leading business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
15-04-2021 09:58
The European Union said Wednesday that it is expecting 50 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccine doses earlier than expected, as the United States said it would continue a pause in vaccinations using the Johnson & Johnson shot for at least another week so regulators can assess possible blood clot links.
14-04-2021 09:23
Late musician Tran Lap, the former leader of Buc Tuong (The Wall) rock band, will reunite with other members “in a special way” in an upcoming concert, according to the current leader of the band, guitarist Tran Tuan Hung.
14-04-2021 08:00
Social media users in Vietnam are not letting up when it comes to fashion brands in the country allegedly not respecting their customers by posting illegal maps on their websites and products.
13-04-2021 19:27
The global shortage of semiconductors is not letting up, with governments and multinationals scrambling to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.