The Hanoitimes – The survey on “Overseas candidates: Expectation and challenges when working in Vietnam” was carried out on overseas respondents from different continents and working positions. As many as 60% of foreign respondents, who are working in Vietnam experience culture shock regarding “social value system” due to the lack of preparation through special training courses […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Ministers from the Finance Ministry will continue to actively engage businesses, unions and other stakeholders, and develop a support package to help with the transition to higher retirement and re-employment ages. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Aug 20) night, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said he had spoken to many unionists, […]
Read MoreLaos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane Province and Loei. The governor of Vientiane Province, Mr. Khamphan Sithidampha told reporters on August 16 that Vientiane provincial authorities had proposed the project to the government for its consideration. “We […]
Read MoreCustoms-cleared exports rose in July for the first time in five months, up 4.28% from a year earlier, as gold shipments surged, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. The gain in July was contrary to a Reuters poll forecast of a 2.3% drop in shipments, the main driver of Thai growth, and compared with a […]
Read MoreSoutheast Asia often makes headlines for its immense growth potential, with a rising mobile economy and increasing GDP. But at the same time, there are still issues to contend with. Approximately 73% of the region’s population remains unbanked, which has several adverse consequences. For one, bank accounts enable people to conduct daily transactions, and not having one greatly limits upward mobility. Proper savings which […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – The EVFTA will help Vietnam improve the quality of foreign investment, attracting more capital in a number of industries in which the EU is strong such as processing and manufacturing, hi-tech applications, clean energy and financial services. New free trade deals, especially the Europe-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive […]
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