“Leveraging IFC’s global experience in responding to several economic crises in the past, the decision to increase trade limits is an effort to ensure continued trade flows during this challenging phase. The expanded trade finance line will help mitigate trade finance risks, thus softening the impact of COVID-19 on the Vietnamese economy and the private sector,” said Mehmet Mumcuoglu, IFC Financial Institutions Group Manager for East Asia and the Pacific. … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES FEB. 27
Education cooperation
New alcohol decree requires beer establishments to display health warnings
It also regulates advertising alcohol on radio, television, newspapers, social media, and others. Billboards advertising alcohol must be at a distance of at least 200 meters from educational and recreational establishments for people under 18 and at least 100 meters from universities. … [Read more...] about New alcohol decree requires beer establishments to display health warnings
Vietnam should be proactive in coping with natural disasters: experts
He also said a pilot project would be implemented soon to build capacity for disaster management for the mountainous region of Hoa Binh province’s Da Bac district which is considered a hot spot of landslide. Analysis of climate change impact, consideration of increased risk and vulnerability as well as actions for capacity building, awareness raising and infrastructure works were all topics on the table. … [Read more...] about Vietnam should be proactive in coping with natural disasters: experts
