In South Asia, India’s growth is now seen at a slower 5.1% in fiscal year 2019 as the foundering of a major nonbanking financial company in 2018 led to a rise in risk aversion in the financial sector and a credit crunch. Also, consumption was affected by slow job growth and rural distress aggravated by a poor harvest. Growth should pick up to 6.5% in fiscal year 2020 with supportive policies. In September, ADB forecast India’s GDP to grow 6.5% in 2019 and 7.2% in 2020. … [Read more...] about ADB raises VN’s 2019 growth forecast to 6.9%
Property firms complain about HCMC’s procedures
Meanwhile, they have to pay land use fees in the fourth step though it tends to take a long time for enterprises to be granted construction licenses, so they have to pay a large amount in land use fees and more on site clearance. Some of them have to ask for bank loans for these expenses. … [Read more...] about Property firms complain about HCMC’s procedures
Parasite’s black-and-white version to roll out in VN
The film's historic Best Picture Oscar – the first ever for a non-English-language movie – and three other statuettes, Best Director, Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay, have created huge excitement in his home country, whose cultural output has gained popularity around the world. … [Read more...] about Parasite’s black-and-white version to roll out in VN
Liverpool fight back against West Ham to win five-goal thriller
Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring their first goal with Roberto Firmino at Anfield, Liverpool, Britain February 24, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS LONDON (REUTERS) - Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool had to come from behind — and needed some help from two goalkeeping blunders - to beat lowly West Ham United 3-2 in a thrilling game and maintain their 100% home record on Monday. … [Read more...] about Liverpool fight back against West Ham to win five-goal thriller
Mainland China reports 508 new cases of coronavirus; battle against coronavirus turns to Italy
In the United States, the White House is considering asking lawmakers for emergency funding to ramp up its response to the fast-spreading virus, a White House spokesman and an administration source said on Monday. The Washington Post had reported the Trump administration may request US$1 billion. … [Read more...] about Mainland China reports 508 new cases of coronavirus; battle against coronavirus turns to Italy
