Changing the poor’s perceptions on finance

Changing the poor’s perceptions on finance

Policy credit programmes have helped change the financial perception among the poor on savings, self-raising funds, and accumulating for the future.
S&P downgrade rocks local banking industry

S&P downgrade rocks local banking industry

Standard & Poor’s downgrade of Vietnam’s banking industry last week has received sideways glances from leading economists in the country.
Ha Tinh reaps harvest  from market projects

Ha Tinh reaps harvest from market projects

Ten years ago, Khanh Loc commune in Can Loc district, Ha Tinh province was a poor commune and living conditions for its residents very difficult.
Not everyone is living the dream

Not everyone is living the dream

Vietnam’s swift economic growth has earned international applause, but many citizens are complaining they are finding it harder to make ends meet.
Adapting to Climate Change

Adapting to Climate Change

A recent study by the East Meets West Foundation shows that climate change adaptation, sustainable development and disaster risk management need to go hand-in-hand.
Hospitals in bad health

Hospitals in bad health

We will have to pay more for treatment. But, we have run out of money and we do not qualify for state health insurance