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Binh Thuan Economic and Technical School: Elevating Standards in Human Resource Development

In the rapidly evolving labor market, the demand for highly skilled and proficient human resources is paramount. Recognizing this trend, Binh Thuan Economic and Technical School has implemented reforms in its training programs to align them with market requirements.

Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 15:02:00

Visa Program Mitigates Friendly Fraud Losses for Small Businesses

Visa, a world leader in digital payments, spotlighted the evolution of its dispute program, making it easier for merchants to fight first-party misuse, also known as friendly fraud or first-party fraud, for card-not-present transactions. This change could save small businesses over a billion dollars in losses globally over the next five years, in turn benefitting the entire ecosystem of consumers and merchants.

Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 15:02:00

ADB to Finance Nearly US$4 Bln for 23 Projects in Viet Nam in 2024-2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) planned to finance nearly US$4 billion for 23 projects in Viet Nam during the 2024-2026 period, including those in green economy and sustainable economy.

Fri, Jan 26, 2024, 15:02:00

Seeking safety from threats around the world

If investors want to seek safety from the global risks, how can they find it?

Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 15:26:00

Target of forest product export reaches USD 17.5 billion in 2024

In 2024, the forestry industry aims to export forest products to USD 17.5 billion, exceeding the estimated result of 2023 by 21% and exceeding the result of 2022 by 3%. This is a quite high target, especially in the political conflict context is prolonged and difficult to predict while both the output and input factors of export are also very difficult.

Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 15:26:00

Cashew firms propose to expand raw material areas

A report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said that the total cashew planting area in the country reached an estimated 314,000ha in 2023, down 8,300ha compared to 2022. Of which, the area under cultivation was 300,000ha, producing over 345,000 tonnes of cashew nuts.

Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 15:26:00

Vietnam’s seafood exports forecast to recover slightly in H1

Given global economic difficulties and high interest rates, consumers will not be really strong in their spending decisions, and global seafood consumption demand is unlikely to increase sharply, according to VASEP.

Thu, Jan 25, 2024, 15:26:00