gold conversion a priority sbv

Gold conversion a priority: SBV

Converting idle gold held by Vietnamese people into money and other assets may help provide more funding for socio-economic development and business operation, according to the State Bank of Viet Nam (SBV).
real estate sees a rise of ma deals

Real estate sees a rise of M&A deals

The Vietnamese real estate market has seen large-scale investments over the year’s first four months, with a surge of substantial merger and acquisition deals and funding into projects.
us 10 billion plan for global education launched at un

US$10 billion plan for global education launched at UN

The United Nations joined the World Bank and four regional development banks on Friday (May 11) to launch a plan to boost funding for education by US$10 billion as new data shows a growing gap over access to schools.
ey where is fintech in vietnam

E&Y: Where is fintech in Vietnam?

Vietnam can expect its fintech ecosystem to grow in the near future should it pay attention to the funding issue, growing talent in the field, and a legal framework to support such growth.
startup luxstay gets 25 million funding

Startup Luxstay gets $2.5 million funding

Vietnam’s Airbnb-like startup Luxstay has announced an additional $2.5 million mobilised through its Pre-Series A Round from investors including Genesis Ventures, Founders Capital, Y1 Ventures, and two other investors.
swiss voters poised to defend public media

Swiss voters poised to defend public media

Swiss voters on Sunday look set to reject a proposal that would see public broadcasters lose taxpayer funding, following a campaign that stirred debate about the media's role in fostering national unity.
australia provides 24 million to support transport project development

Australia provides $24 million to support transport project development

The Australian assistance will provide funding and expertise to develop new transport projects from the concept stage up to the start of construction.
real estate firms urged to list

Real estate firms urged to list

The HCM City Real Estate Association (HoREA) has recommended real estate companies transform themselves into publicly listed joint-stock businesses so they are able to seek greater funding to improve business performances in 2018.
rio counting down to carnival under party pooper mayor

Rio counting down to carnival under 'party-pooper' mayor

RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio's annual carnival is seen as a money-making extravaganza for the city. But evangelical Mayor Marcelo Crivella isn't a fan and slashed funding for next month's parade, forcing samba schools to cut their cloth accordingly.
china funds coal away from home

China funds coal away from home

While many developed nations and international organisations have drastically stepped down or stopped coal power financing for Vietnam, China is boosting this type of funding, seemingly to pave the way for Chinese companies to secure contracts in Vietnam’s coal-fired power projects.
oda transport projects show bad records

ODA transport projects show bad records

Inadequate funding is hindering disbursement and implementation at many official development assistance (ODA) transport infrastructure projects.
streamlining preferential credit flows to those in need

Streamlining preferential credit flows to those in need

In a quest to assist the poor and those longing to access preferential credit programmes from the government, Vietnam Bank for Social Policies has set up operations at the commune level, with transaction points located at the communal people’s committees, to provide convenient and efficient funding for those in need.
uk budget aims for driverless cars by 2021

UK budget aims for driverless cars by 2021

LONDON: British finance minister Philip Hammond is to announce £75 million (US$99 million) funding for Artificial Intelligence and plans to put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021, in his budget speech on Wednesday.
uber ipo target is 2019 ceo

Uber IPO 'target' is 2019: CEO

NEW YORK: Uber is on track for a 2019 public stock offering and the plan is not dependent on new funding from Japan's SoftBank, the global ride-sharing giant's CEO said on Thursday (Nov 9).
ministry wants funds for belt road 3

Ministry wants funds for Belt Road 3

The Ministry of Transport plans to seek approval for funding from the South Korean government for a portion of Belt Road 3 from Tân Vạn District to Nhơn Trạch District in Đồng Nai Province, according to the Ministry of Transport.