Rich-poor gaps expanded worldwide during pandemic
October 11, 2022 | 16:46
Half of the poorest countries saw health spending drop despite the pandemic, while most countries froze or even lowered taxes on the rich and corporations.
Human economy through the art of miniatures
December 29, 2021 | 15:00
All aspects of daily life in Vietnamese society have been scaled down into miniatures at the Human Economy Exhibition by Oxfam in Hanoi.
Towards human economy - The critical shift necessary in economic development model
December 13, 2021 | 08:00
The global development landscape of the 21st century poses unprecedented challenges. Economies around the world have been emphasising GDP growth over other aspects of national development.
Migrant workers most affected by COVID-19 to receive relief from embassies
October 05, 2021 | 16:48
The embassies of New Zealand and Switzerland will fund a $56,520 humanitarian aid project to assist vulnerable migrant workers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Improved business environment is the key to FDI not tax and land incentives
November 21, 2020 | 12:43
ASEAN countries need to choose between wasteful competition for investment or cooperation to generate sustainable tax revenue.
Promoting equality with agriculture 1
November 13, 2020 | 12:50
Gender equality has been improving even in the most poor and remote areas, according to surveys carried out through Oxfam, with the voice of women growing stronger in the family.
Fighting inequality in ASEAN to defeat the coronavirus pandemic 1
October 23, 2020 | 09:00
Against the backdrop of pain and suffering caused by the coronavirus pandemic, ASEAN governments are being encouraged to invest adequately into public services to guarantee the quality of people’s life.
Oxfam urges urgent change to ASEAN tax policies to defeat poverty and COVID-19
June 25, 2020 | 08:00
Lan Mercado, regional director of Oxfam in Asia, points out three things that the regions should do to defeat poverty in the ASEAN.
Four months of big pharma profit could pay for COVID-19 vaccination of poorest half of humanity
May 14, 2020 | 18:06
Vaccinating the poorest half of humanity (3.7 billion people) against COVID-19 could cost less than what the 10 biggest pharmaceuticals make in four months.
ASEAN united in overcoming coronavirus pandemic threat
April 15, 2020 | 08:00
A united ASEAN with strong response capabilities will help the region tackle the ongoing pandemic. Lan Mercado, regional director of Oxfam in Asia, points out what and how the ASEAN should act amid the current health crisis.
Oxfam: Health spending in poor countries must double to prevent millions of deaths
March 30, 2020 | 15:36
Oxfam is working with local partners, ministries of heath, and key UN agencies in 65 poor countries to respond to the coronavirus crisis and help save lives.
Developing renewable energy in Vietnam Through the lens of equality and sustainability
December 02, 2019 | 14:39
While Vietnam is facing many challenges in producing electricity, renewable energy is emerging as the tipping point for advancing development that is inclusive and sustainable in the country. Babeth Ngoc Han Lefur, country director, Oxfam in Vietnam delves into this issue.
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