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AEON Vietnam conducting mobile sales in Hanoi
Supermarket bringing essential goods to local people in Long Bien amid Covid-19.
Business
Public investment to help builders
High steel prices and Covid-19 have combined to eat into the profits of many construction companies, which by nature tend to be quite small. They will, however, benefit from public investment being promoted in the time to come and civil construction work being deployed more aggressively.
Digital Biz
VNPT solutions recognized at IT World Awards 2021
Many of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)’s new technological solutions were winners at the IT World Awards 2021. They will all make a positive contribution to the digital transformation process and support business operations and stabilize work and lives during the pandemic.
Business
Tough times for retailers amid pandemic
Retail in Vietnam is struggling to cope with Covid-19 and many large supermarkets have already been closed for some time. Employees at supermarkets and other retailers should therefore be given priority in vaccination programs.
Business
MARD proposes increase to rice reserves
Rice prices are falling steeply as traders limit or end purchasing, so the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has proposed that the government increase rice reserves to support farmers and be ready to meet increasing export demand from other countries.
Investment
Tourism, sports and resort complex for Ha Tinh
The Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has issued Document No. 4874/UBND-KT1 on the implementation of a tourism, sports, and resort project on 50.35 ha at the Vung Ang Economic Zone, with total investment of VND330 billion ($14.36 million). The project consists of eight subdivisions meeting the diverse needs of visitors, such as food, resort, sports, and entertainment areas.
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Citi teams up with IFC and McCormick & Company
Partnership aimed at improving social and environmental sustainability.
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Vietnam Today
Tough decisions needed on pandemic
At the “Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and options for Vietnam” webinar, organized recently by the International Society of Vietnam Economists (ISVE), analysts said that the country must choose between economic damage now or in the future.
Investment
Covid -19 triggering business disputes
The implementation of civil contracts and transactions are facing many difficulties amid Covid-19, causing disputes and lawsuits between parties.
Banking & Finance
Banks need help rescuing aviation
The Delta variant of Covid-19 has dealt a severe blow to the recovery efforts of Vietnam’s aviation sector. Airlines are struggling to maintain liquidity and are borrowing additional working capital to overcome the difficulties.
Business
Public investment to help builders
High steel prices and Covid-19 have combined to eat into the profits of many construction companies, which by nature tend to be quite small. They will, however, benefit from public investment being promoted in the time to come and civil construction work being deployed more aggressively.
Tough times for retailers amid pandemic
Retail in Vietnam is struggling to cope with Covid-19 and many large supermarkets have already been closed for some time. Employees at supermarkets and other retailers should therefore be given priority in vaccination programs.
Society
Long-term strategy needed to fight pandemic
From both the health and economic perspectives, a new approach and a suitable long-term strategy is needed to more effectively tackle Covid-19 and ensure the maintenance of business operations for socio-economic development.
