UOB named the World’s Best Bank for SMEs

Understanding that SMEs are the backbone of regional economies, UOB acted swiftly at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide its support. In February 2020, before any government response to the pandemic, UOB announced S$3 billion of relief assistance to companies.

Geographical indication of Bình Thuận dragon fruit protected in Japan

The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) certification for dragon fruit grown in the south central province of Bình Thuận of Việt Nam after three years the Bình Thuận Dragon Fruit Association had submitted the application for the status in Japan.

ITU Digital World 2021 slated for October 12-14

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital World 2021, a global digital conference and exhibition, will be held virtually from October 12-14, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

Evergrande is wake-up call for Vietnamese developers

China's Evergrande debt crisis provide Vietnamese policymakers and real-estate developers with many lessons to avoid another similar disaster in Việt Nam said experts during a conference organised by the VnEconomy magazine to discuss the ongoing crisis.

COVID-19 impacts Việt Nam's gas sector

The energy section has not been spared the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, as demand for gas fell dramatically in the first eight months of this year, reports Petrolvietnam. 

US$2.3 billion LNG power plant approved in Quảng Trị Province

The People’s Committee of central Quảng Trị Province on Friday granted a decision to a consortium of T&T Group from Việt Nam, Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), Hanwha Energy Corporation (HANWHA) and Korea Southern Power (KOSPO) to approve the investment of VNĐ54 trillion (US$2.3 billion) Hải Lăng liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant’s first phase.

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