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Central region seek new development routes amid COVID-19

Central region seek new development routes amid COVID-19

Central provinces must adjust their socio-economic development goals and strategies to minimise the adverse effects brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in 2020.
AEON, AEON TOPVALU donate 25,000 to disaster-hit central region

AEON, AEON TOPVALU donate $25,000 to disaster-hit central region

apanese retailer AEON, its trade and AEON TOPVALU have donated VND600 million (US$25,854) to the Red Cross for relief and rehabilitation work in the central region, which has been hit by a series of natural disasters.
Green growth the future for business

Green growth the future for business

Green growth is an effective sustainable development solution for businesses to counter the effects of climate change, said experts at a conference held in HCM City on April 19.
Over 13 billion spent on agriculture restructuring

Over $13 billion spent on agriculture restructuring

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a target programme to restructure the agricultural economy, prevent natural disasters and stabilise people’s lives with total capital of VND306.66 trillion (US$13.5 billion).
Experts warn of pollutions impact on GDP growth

Experts warn of pollution’s impact on GDP growth

Natural disasters and environmental pollution can reduce GDP by 0.6 per cent per year from 2016-20, according to the National Centre for Socio-economic Information and Forecast (NCIF) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
Agriculture insurance pushed

Agriculture insurance pushed

Viet Nam must develop policies to promote the popularity of agriculture insurance, especially at a time when natural disasters are significantly impacting production, according to the finance ministry.
Businesses ill-prepared for natural disasters

Businesses ill-prepared for natural disasters

Few Vietnamese enterprises have paid proper attention to handling natural disasters or preparing business continuity plans, putting themselves and the community at risk.