Pandemic

Tran Van Loi roasts hazelnuts at his roadside stall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Manh Dung / Tuoi Tre He further explained that the income for his whole family comes mainly from him peddling in Ho Chi Minh City.  … [Read more...] about Saigon peddlers face tough times in pandemic-hit economy

More than 27.19 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 888,326​ have died, according to a Reuters tally, since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.  … [Read more...] about World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss

Ngoi Sao Bien Company which operates the market said that lots of traders have still owed the kiosk rental to the firm due to their business difficulties. The company is seeking approval for free rent from Phu Quoc District authorities during the pandemic period. … [Read more...] about Phu Quoc Night Market deserted amid pandemic

In August she only worked two weeks and spent some of the remaining days helping sell refreshments at a street stall. She can only work during weekends when the stall has lots of customers and needs assistance. Her income has decreased by more than half to VND5-6 million ($215-259) per month. … [Read more...] about With no end in sight to pandemic, fear of unemployment stalks workers

According to a representative from Indonesia, the current context requires a unified and proactive approach aimed at adapting to a new phase, meaning that ASEAN must be stick together as a united community. The AIPA is responsible for promoting actions on common solutions that ASEAN offers in response to the concerns of the masses and large groups of people severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...] about AIPA-41 underlines role of parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery