With the changes, the sector expects the private sector will increase contributions in 2021, enabling it to fulfil the 2021 targets, including increasing the number of sickbeds per 10,000 people to 28.5 from 28 in 2020; health insurance coverage to 91 from 90.85 per cent in 2020; people’s satisfaction with health services to over 80 per cent; and others. In addition to this, the sector is focusing on dealing with hospital overloads. … [Read more...] about Private investment pushed for healthcare
Mutual funds investment online
Experts warn about risky investments in gold and stocks
“Currently, gold prices are high so the risks are also high; real estate liquidity remains weak; foreign currencies are continuously decreasing, while bank deposit interest rates are not high. These factors convince investors that the stock market is an investment channel that will bring about a good profit. The swing trading trend coupled with the gradual recovery of the national economy is expected to fuel the domestic stock market in 2021,” analyses Dr. Hien. … [Read more...] about Experts warn about risky investments in gold and stocks
Banks out of loop, government fund to lend directly to startups
Nguyen Trong Hieu, deputy head of the Institute of Business Studies and Development, said though the fund could not lend to more than 5 percent of the total number of SMEs in the country, it is still a major step in supporting startups, which are struggling to access bank credit. … [Read more...] about Banks out of loop, government fund to lend directly to startups
U.S. veterans raise funds for flood victims in central Vietnam
Houses are submerged under floodwaters in Quang Tri Province in October 2020 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - More than 110 Americans have so far donated over US$28,000 for the flood victims in central Vietnam through a charity campaign initiated by the U.S. veterans. … [Read more...] about U.S. veterans raise funds for flood victims in central Vietnam
HCM City proposes investment for 7 projects
The last line is the first phase of Metro Line No. 5 (Bảy Hiền intersection – Sài Gòn Bridge), which is nearly 9 kilometres and will cost over $1.7 billion. This line was among the metro lines prioritised for investment in 2012 – 2015 and 2016 – 2020, but was unsuccessful in attracting investment. … [Read more...] about HCM City proposes investment for 7 projects
