On December 31, 2020, the government issued Decree No.153/2020/ND-CP, regulating the offering and transactions of corporate bonds through private placement in the domestic market and the offering of corporate bonds to foreign markets, to replace Decree 163 and Decree 81. This new decree, which became effective on January 1, continually tightens regulations on the issuance of corporate bonds with more specific provisions. … [Read more...] about Impressive 2020 for Vietnam’s corporate bond market
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Vietnam considers shutting down polluting facilities to improve air quality
Vietnam ranked fourth in the number of pollution-linked deaths in the Western Pacific, with an estimated 71,365 Vietnamese people losing their lives to pollution, including 50,232 to air pollution, in 2017, the latest year for which data was available, according to the Pollution and Health Metrics report by Global Alliance on Health and Pollution. … [Read more...] about Vietnam considers shutting down polluting facilities to improve air quality
Vietnam’s e-wallet Gpay draws funding from S.Korean financial firm in Series A investment
Given a supportive ecosystem from G-Group with nearly 30 million users across financial services, financial technology, and social networking platforms, Gpay aims to provide a comprehensive range of payment and financial services to five million users by 2023, according to the Vietnam News Agency. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s e-wallet Gpay draws funding from S.Korean financial firm in Series A investment
Vietnam one of fastest growing economies amid pandemic: WB
Retail sales grew at 9.4% year-on-year in December 2020, the highest growth rate since February 2020. Growth was driven by domestic demand, with the retail sales of goods 13.8% higher than that of the same period of 2019. On the other hand, with international travel restrictions, sales of accommodation and catering and traveling services in December 2020 fell 5.4% and 68.2%, respectively. … [Read more...] about Vietnam one of fastest growing economies amid pandemic: WB
Diplomacy helps raise Vietnam’s position in international arena: veteran diplomat
Hanoi (VNA) – Over the past five years, Vietnam’s external affairs have produced outstanding results, thus helping consolidate national security, create favourable conditions for economic development and elevate the country’s position in the international arena. The affirmation was made by Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on achievements of the diplomatic sector during the 12th National Party Congress tenure and expectations for the upcoming 13th tenure. In the 12th tenure, the diplomatic sector has completed many great tasks, notably its effective response to changes in the world, creating a new position and strength to safeguard sovereignty over sea and islands and territorial integrity, consolidating a peaceful, stable and favourable environment for development, and amicably handling arising problems. The relations with other countries, particularly neighbouring nations and big powers, have been … [Read more...] about Diplomacy helps raise Vietnam’s position in international arena: veteran diplomat
