CREDIT DECLINES IN FIRST HALF OF APRIL DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The SBV said credit demand from firms involved in industry, construction and agriculture had increased by 1 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively, while the figures had declined for trade, services, tourism and consumption. Credit demand from small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also decreased by more than 1 per cent.
BA RIA-VUNG TAU CALLS FOR INVESTMENT IN 17 SEAPORT PROJECTS
Calling for investment into ports is one of the five sectors that Ba Ria-Vung Tau will focus on to realise its target to become one of the three provinces attracting the highest foreign direct investment this year.
PM ALLOWS EXPORTS OF MEDICAL FACE MASKS
Phúc urged the ministries of health and industry and trade to take early actions so producers could export medical face masks and protective clothing as many countries are facing shortages of these products in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
GOV’T NOT TO LOOSEN ENTRY RESTRICTIONS UNTIL MONTH END DUE TO COVID-19
Under the announcement, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has tasked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of Public Security to continue tightening entry control.
COVID-19 UPDATE - HKSAR GOVERNMENT'S ECONOMIC SUPPORT MEASURES
The novel coronavirus epidemic has brought exceptional challenges to the world. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has responded to the needs of Hong Kong people and the society in rolling out a host of relief measures with the following objectives:
GOV’T EXTENDS SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN HIGH-RISK LOCALITIES
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed with a proposal of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control to extend social distancing for at least one week in high-risk and risky localities.
SPECIAL SUMMITS AIM TO SUSTAIN ASEAN’S COOPERATION PACE WITH PARTNERS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Special ASEAN Summit and Special ASEAN+3 Summit have been organized to showcase the spirit of an “Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN” and sustain the pace of cooperation between ASEAN with external partners amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its global repercussions.
