Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen

Japan plans more stimulus to tackle inflation, low yen

Japan is preparing another round of economic stimulus measures, the government said Friday, as rising prices and the plummeting yen squeeze the world's third-largest economy.
HCM City to provide second support package to firms

HCM City to provide second support package to firms

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities plan to provide another support package for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than half of travel companies in HCM City reopen

More than half of travel companies in HCM City reopen

Around 60 percent of travel companies in HCM City have resumed operating while the rest are expected to regain business in the fourth quarter of the year, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.
Government considers 2.6 billion USD support package for Vietnamese hit by COVID-19

Government considers 2.6 billion USD support package for Vietnamese hit by COVID-19

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung submitted a relief package worth 61.58 trillion VND (2.6 billion USD) to help those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at the meeting of permanent Government members on April 1.
Thailand: 5,000 baht aid applications exceed 13 million

Thailand: 5,000 baht aid applications exceed 13 million

Registration for 5,000 baht government aid, for people affected by the coronavirus crisis, was opened on March 28 at 6pm via the "เราไม่ทิ้งกัน ดอทคอม" website. Immediately after the registration opened, the website crashed, due to the overwhelming number of applicants.