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APEC to enhance supply chain connectivity

HCM CITY – Members of 21 APEC economies yesterday discussed measures to enhance supply chain connectivity at the 7th meeting of the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain (A2C2) group. The meeting was held in HCM City within the framework of the third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM 3) and related meetings. Discussion centred on the progress of APEC supply-chain […]

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Gov’t considers recognising bitcoin in Vietnam

HANOI – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc this week approved the plan to scrutinise and streamline the legal framework for the management of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in Vietnam. With this go-ahead, it is expected that such currencies will be recognised legally in the country soon. The PM has asked the Ministry of Justice to […]

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APEC to deliver responsible advertising standards

HCM CITY — A two-day conference on APEC advertising standards resumed on Thursday in HCM City, with a focus on delivering responsible advertising in key sectors at a time of increased digital access. The conference was held by the Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI) within the framework of the third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM […]

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APEC discusses experiences in simplifying business registration

HCM CITY – APEC members shared their experiences in assisting companies, especially micro, small and medium-sized ones, smoothly register for doing business at a workshop titled “Simplified business registration and incorporation according to international best practices” held in HCM City on Thursday. Hosted by the US, the workshop attracted around 100 participants and experts from […]

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APEC discusses trade facilitation

HCM City – Trade facilitation is one of the most important priorities for APEC, a meeting of the  Committee on Trade and Investment – Friends of the Chair on Trade Facilitation heard in HCM City on Thursday. “APEC has been leading the world in trade facilitation, and we are now hoping to contribute to the implementation […]

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Korean firms leave Philippines for Vietnam

Due To Rising Cost of Business MANILA, Philippines – Korean manufacturing companies in the Philippines are packing up and leaving the country for Vietnam where they see lower costs and an easier way of doing business. Korean Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines president Ho Ik Lee said many Korean firms have been complaining about […]

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