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July, 14 2012 08:12:06

HSBC launches financial literacy programme

HCM CITY — HSBC Bank (Viet Nam) Ltd started to facilitate the programme Junior Achievement More than MoneyTM (JA More than Money) for the second year running in Viet Nam offering elementary students in selected schools six sessions of engaging, academically enriching, and experiential lessons in financial skills from yesterday to mid-August.

"The aim of this foundation course is to introduce school kids to the basics of business, banking and finance," says Jai Pawani, COO and Chairman of Corporate Sustainability Steering Committee of HSBC Viet Nam. "Our ultimate goal is to boost financial literacy in Viet Nam and help build a firm foundation for the country's future socio-economic development." — VNS

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