Billionaires' fortunes rebounded as stock markets recovered despite a continued recession in the economy. Their total wealth hit $11.95 trillion in December 2020, equivalent to G20 governments’ total COVID-19 recovery spending. The road to recovery will be much longer for people who were already struggling pre-COVID-19. When the virus struck over half of the workers in poor countries were living in poverty, and three-quarters of workers globally had no access to social protections like sick pay or unemployment benefits. … [Read more...] about Wealth inequaity increases after COVID-19
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VN-Index plummets back to January nadir
Foreign investors continued to be net sellers to the tune of VND150 billion on all three bourses, with selling pressure mostly on HPG of Hoa Phat Group, down 3.2 percent, VNM of dairy giant Vinamilk, down 1.4 percent, and GAS of energy giant PetroVietnam Gas, which lost 1.7 percent. … [Read more...] about VN-Index plummets back to January nadir
13th National Party Congress widely covered by international media
The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) will draw out measures for the CPV to lead the country’s post-pandemic recovery and foster its prosperity on the path to socialism, said Amiad Horowitz, a reporter of the People’s World and member of the Communist Party USA. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress widely covered by international media
HCM City offers cultural activities for Tet
Highlighted songs will include Dạ Cổ Hoài Lang (Night Drumbeats for an Absent Husband) written in 1919 by well-known composer Cao Van Lau, a native of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu. The song tells of the love, anguish and pride of a young woman watching her husband fight for the country. … [Read more...] about HCM City offers cultural activities for Tet
Popular Japanese Vlogger Ghib Ojisan Uncovers Digitalisation Efforts by SMEs and Local Businesses, in Collaboration with King Of Time
Shining the spotlight on the day-to-day realities of small businesses and how they improve productivity using technologyYouTube vlogs of hidden gem Kamome Bakery and ramen chain Tonkotsu Kazan now live SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 26 January 2021 - Rigid operating guidelines and manpower shortages are some of the challenges that are looming over local businesses, especially those in the F&B, retail and manufacturing sectors. As part of his exploration of Singapore, Japanese vlogger Ghib Ojisan visits small businesses and shares their stories of innovation and transformation to survive the times. Viewers can catch his YouTube vlog of Kamome Bakery and the new King of Time series, How's Your Time Here, which are both released yesterday. … [Read more...] about Popular Japanese Vlogger Ghib Ojisan Uncovers Digitalisation Efforts by SMEs and Local Businesses, in Collaboration with King Of Time