“Southeast Asia’s emerging markets are dynamic centers of growth and potential, where tech-enthusiastic populations are embracing technology as an inclusive and convenient means to meet their needs," said Safdar Khan, Division President, Southeast Asia Emerging Markets, Mastercard. … [Read more...] about Mastercard appoints Safdar Khan as Division President for Southeast Asia Emerging Markets
Economic growth
Validus Vietnam ties up with Nafoods
Agriculture is a crucial sector that accounts for 10 per cent of Viet Nam’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supports 40 per cent of its total employment. Agricultural exports like fruits and vegetables surged by 29 per cent in 2018, contributing US$438 billion to the country – exceeding conventional commodities like crude oil and rice. Local SMEs make up 97 per cent of the total number of registered enterprises in Vietnam, but these businesses face an unmet US$21 billion SME financing gap in the country. – VNS … [Read more...] about Validus Vietnam ties up with Nafoods
BIDV puts auto firm Vinaxuki up for sale to recover bad debt
The debt has secured assets including a 139 square metre land lot and attached assets in Me Linh District’s Tien Phong Commune, a suburb of Ha Noi, where a Vinaxuki factory is located. Machinery and equipment of the factory are also secured assets of the debt. … [Read more...] about BIDV puts auto firm Vinaxuki up for sale to recover bad debt
Saigon: why a year here became nine
There have been jobs I’ve had or cities that I lived in where I gave myself a “completion date” and would count down towards it. Dating back to the final months of my university degree in Montreal; the end of my one-year contract at China Daily; my final days at the Timmins Daily Press. All of those times when I could spit out the exact number of days at that lay ahead before I’d be moving on. … [Read more...] about Saigon: why a year here became nine
Danang seeks partners for tourism stimulus campaign
Foreign tourists at Ban Co Peak on Son Tra Peninsula, Danang City – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG - The coastal central city of Danang wants to establish partnerships with other localities across the country to jointly run a tourism stimulus program, as the local tourism industry has been hit hard by Covid-19, heard attendees at a press briefing on February 22. … [Read more...] about Danang seeks partners for tourism stimulus campaign
