Over the past six months, it pledged an additional 516.67 million USD for projects in the fields of transport, urban development, university education, climate change and green growth. WB’s study and consultation programmes in Vietnam have also created a strategic source of knowledge and consultation, thus providing a timely assistance to the national development roadmap./. … [Read more...] about World Bank Vietnam has new head
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Vietnamese Banh Mi on a journey to conquer the world
The world’s best sandwich? Vietnam’s delicious banh mi. Photo: Kayla Hill According to Grace Nguyen, founder of vegan restaurant Karma Waters and resident of Hong Kong, “Vegan banh mi is even more delicious because there’s no animal cruelty involved.” At her restaurants located in Hoi An and Da Nang she mainly uses ingredients such as shredded tofu and soy curd ham, noting that the key to a fantastic banh mi is the sauce, adding that the home-made vegan barbecue sauce used in her sandwiches speaks for itself. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Banh Mi on a journey to conquer the world
Judge blocks tell-all by Trump niece – for now
"We look forward to vigorously litigating this case and will seek the maximum remedies available by law for the enormous damages caused by Mary Trump's breach of contract and Simon & Schuster's intentional interference with that contract," Mr Harder said. … [Read more...] about Judge blocks tell-all by Trump niece – for now
Ceevo Bridges the International Payments Gap for Europe
Moreover, 32.5% of respondents also stated that most of their sales were made cross-channel and via marketplaces like Amazon and eBay. The top three concerns for these businesses in cross-border payments are currency and payment processes and adapting to real-time exchange rates (25%), customer support and service (24.17%) and reconciling payments from other countries (23%). Respondents also cited the integration of digital payments and the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving consumer trends, along with complex EU regulations, as barriers to exploring opportunities for growth outside their home markets. The Ceevo automated onboarding and payment gateway solution incorporates the latest technology tools to address these concerns and provides merchants with a seamless solution to participate in the digital economy. … [Read more...] about Ceevo Bridges the International Payments Gap for Europe
Citi and Citi Foundation Reach Over US$100 Million in Commitments for COVID-19 Community Relief and Economic Recovery Efforts
New Efforts Support Communities of Color That Have Been Disproportionally Impacted by the PandemicCiti Foundation Donates US$25 Million to Support Community Development Financial Institutions in the U.S. from Citi's Contribution of Initial Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)Citi Employee Donation Campaign Raises Over US$4 Million for Global Relief Efforts HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - 2 July 2020 - Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) - Citi today announced that Citi and the Citi Foundation have committed more than US$100 million to date in support of COVID-19-related community relief and economic recovery efforts globally. This includes more than $35 million in new funding, adding to the previously announced US$65 million in grants and charitable contributions to deliver ongoing relief and support for longer-term economic recovery in communities impacted by the global pandemic. These contributions include US$2 million from Citi employees through a … [Read more...] about Citi and Citi Foundation Reach Over US$100 Million in Commitments for COVID-19 Community Relief and Economic Recovery Efforts
