Lin Chih-Chien, mayor of the northern city of Hsinchu where the festival was to be held, said several technology companies there had asked the government to cancel the event, citing concerns of a local outbreak curtailing production at a technology hub that hosts firms including the world’s largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. … [Read more...] about Taiwan cancels major festival as domestic COVID-19 cases rise
Famous danang market still deserted due to covid 19
CPV Congress journalists to be Covid-tested
Hundreds of reporters, editors, and technicians who are assigned to work at the 13th National Party Congress were provided with their first Covid-19 test on Monday. They are staff from media agencies in Hanoi. Hundreds of reporters, editors, and technicians provided with the first Covid-19 test on January 18 … [Read more...] about CPV Congress journalists to be Covid-tested
China’s latest COVID outbreak worst since March 2020
SHANGHAI/BEIJING -- China is battling the worst outbreak of COVID-19 since March 2020, with one province posting a record daily rise in cases, as an independent panel reviewing the global pandemic said China could have acted more forcefully to curb the initial outbreak. … [Read more...] about China’s latest COVID outbreak worst since March 2020
Draft amendments to e-commerce activities law discussed
Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnamese e-commerce market is still booming. Therefore, the amendment and supplementation of Decree 52/2013/ND-CP on e-commerce to better manage the activity, considered "the future of the retail market", is extremely necessary. … [Read more...] about Draft amendments to e-commerce activities law discussed
Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021
According to CIEM, Vietnam’s macroeconomic performance in 2021 will be influenced by the world economy, which is still uncertain. The US is expected to continue to apply measures to restrain China’s economy, trade and technology, and may team up with some partner countries to implement measures. … [Read more...] about Researchers warn of risks for Vietnam in 2021