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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

He stated to provide the maximum support for SMEs, the bank is reviewing and adjusting its credit programmes to make them more suitable to the current situation while continuing the implementation of preferential policies for firms to access capital and restore operations, thus helping with the recovery of the national economy. “Our experience from past shocks, including the global financial crisis 2008, has taught us that micro, small and medium enterprises are especially impacted by the current crisis. Keeping them solvent is therefore key to saving jobs and limiting the economic damage,” said Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Country Manager for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. He noted the IFC’s support to OCB will not only help the bank extend payment relief to clients but also enable it to offer new loans to SMEs, supporting continued operations and preserving jobs, thereby accelerating Vietnam’s economic recovery. The loan was part of the IFC’s COVID-19 fast-track … [Read more...] about Additional 40 million USD for Vietnamese bank to aid SMEs amid COVID-19

Hanoi (VNA) – The capital city of Hanoi is striving to become a green, modern and smart city that is able to be competitive in Asia and the world by 2030. Creative capital Hanoi was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on October 30, 2019, according to the municipal Department of Culture and Sports. With this title, the city reaffirms its commitment to people-centered development. At a seminar discussing the “Hanoi – creative city” initiative jointly held by the municipal People’s Committee and UNESCO on October 2, Michael Croft, UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam, said the city’s development is therefore considered not just by statistics and profits but through the compassion and creativity of its citizens. Croft suggested Hanoi expand its cooperation with other cities like Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Singapore, Kobe (Japan), Shanghai (China), Bandung (Indonesia), Helsinki (Finland), Montreal (Canada), Berlin … [Read more...] about Hanoi strives to become creative city in region

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Transport Mr. Nguyen Van The stated that this would not only be a very important project, connecting with the economic hubs of the Mekong Delta but also open a new road linking Ho Chi Minh City with the southwestern provinces; thereby playing an important role for the promotion of socio-economic development, ensuring national security and defense of the region. In addition, the project success also demonstrates the friendship between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 15