becamex idc plans to 50 per cent less profit this year

Becamex IDC plans to 50 per cent less profit this year

Becamex IDC targets to reduce revenue by 15 per cent and profit by 48 per cent for 2021 due to the impact of COVID-19. 
biden targets trumps middle east legacy

Biden targets Trump's Middle East legacy

Former US president Donald Trump's mould-breaking approach has reshaped decades of Middle East diplomacy, but his legacy in the troubled region has quickly come under attack from his successor.
quang ninh imposes covid 19 prevention measures at highest level

Quang Ninh imposes COVID-19 prevention measures at highest level

The Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention in the northern province of Quang Ninh held an emergency meeting on January 27 night to immediately activate disease prevention measures at the highest level in the locality after one locally-transmitted case of coronavirus was confirmed the same day.
prospects remain bright over dented remittance inflows

Prospects remain bright over dented remittance inflows

After years of constant rise, inward remittance volume to Vietnam slightly retreated last year, but remained at a fairly significant level.
wealth inequaity increases after covid 19

Wealth inequaity increases after COVID-19

The mega-rich have recouped their losses from COVID-19 in short order while pushing billions into poverty for at least a decade.
govt urged to develop legal framework for direct lending for sme development

Gov’t urged to develop legal framework for direct lending for SME development

The Government has been urged to develop a legal framework for the Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) Development Fund in terms of direct lending, in addition to trust and indirect lending services provided through commercial banks, to provide broader access to soft loans by SMEs.
lenovo announces smarter consumer products and software to increase customer experience

Lenovo announces smarter consumer products and software to increase customer experience

Technology giant Lenovo has announced a number of new smarter consumer products and software to help people adapt and stay connected in an ever-changing world.
inter beat juventus to move level with leaders milan

Inter beat Juventus to move level with Leaders Milan

Inter Milan beat champions Juventus 2-0 to move level on points with Serie A leaders AC Milan on Sunday, boosting their hopes of a first league title since 2010.
at least seven killed in earthquake on indonesias sulawesi island

At least seven killed in earthquake on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island

At least seven people were killed and hundreds injured at a 6.2-magnitude earthquake which happened on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early on January 15.
malaysian villagers escape floods on excavator as 28000 evacuated

Malaysian villagers escape floods on excavator as 28,000 evacuated

Malaysian villagers were evacuated in an excavator while others swam through deep waters Wednesday as the number forced from their homes by floods rose to more than 28,000 with at least four dead.
making the difference accounting tailored for vietnams startup miracle

Making the difference: Accounting tailored for Vietnam’s startup miracle

Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s strongest economic performers in recent years. Since 2010, Vietnam's GDP growth has been at least 5 per cent per year, and in 2017 it peaked at 6.8 per cent. Its robust economy has even managed to ride out the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after newcastle stalemate

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after Newcastle stalemate

Liverpool squandered the chance to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League in the final English top-flight match of 2020 after being held to a goalless draw by Newcastle on Wednesday.
credit growth likely to reach 11 per cent in 2020 and 12 14 per cent in 2021

Credit growth likely to reach 11 per cent in 2020 and 12-14 per cent in 2021

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) predicts that next year's credit growth is expected to reach at least 12 per cent, after 11 per cent in 2020.
edtech in vietnam revolution or simply a stagnant continuation

Edtech in Vietnam - revolution or simply a stagnant continuation?

Education reform has always been a debatable topic in Vietnam for years. People talked about changing the teaching materials, and updating relevant learning content that can stimulate students’ interests. People also put their trust in education technology, or edtech, that it will reinforce learning accessibility and make it easier for learners.
philippines thousands evacuate over serious flooding

Philippines: thousands evacuate over serious flooding

Nearly 10,000 people fled their homes in the northeastern Philippines as heavy rain across the country caused widespread and severe flooding, leaving at least eight people dead, authorities said on December 20.