In front of him, at eye-level, hangs a lightbulb with half a beer can as lampshade. Beer cans and chipped bowls holding tools and scraps line the table edges, many of which were passed down from older crafters. Worn by time, these makeshift containers all have a rusty exterior. If anything, the dilapidated state of the items is charming and makes Thanh’s workspace resemble an arts installation. … [Read more...] about 71-year-old jeweler hammers out a living in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Can 17 year old open bank account
100-year-old Buu Son Pagoda in Dong Nai
The pagoda in Bien Hoa city’s Hoa Binh ward was built initially with bamboo walls and wooden columns. The 100sq.m sanctum has an octagonal roof that represents the eight-fold path to free oneself from suffering, according to the tenets of Buddhism. … [Read more...] about 100-year-old Buu Son Pagoda in Dong Nai
SBV tells banking industry to develop an inclusive finance system
According to the central bank, inclusive finance has become a common vision around the world. Up to now, more than 60 countries have developed and implemented a comprehensive national financial strategy. Many countries have come up with innovative solutions in financial technology, focusing on reducing costs and improving the safety and convenience of financial services. … [Read more...] about SBV tells banking industry to develop an inclusive finance system
Bank service revenue to grow next year
Techcombank, VIB and Military Bank are currently the top three gainers in life insurance premium revenues in the banking industry. However, VDSC expects the market share will change next year when many new players with high reputation and large customer scale, such as Vietcombank and ACB, will also participate more actively in the business segment. … [Read more...] about Bank service revenue to grow next year
Despite lower interest rates, people still put money in banks
Other experts also said when gold prices and the securities market have been fluctuating so much and realty market is quiet, corporate bonds with high-interest of 10 – 11 per cent per year could bring high risk of loss due to the difficulties corporations face from the pandemic, many investors would take bank deposits as a priority. … [Read more...] about Despite lower interest rates, people still put money in banks
