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ASEAN nations see large numbers of new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines Ministry of Health on March 29 recorded 343 more people infected with SARS-CoV-2, the highest number in a day in the country, raising the total cases to 1,418 people, including 71 deaths.

Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases

China reports no new domestic cases for the first time, but imported cases are growing in the region.

Foreigners to bear costs of Covid-19 treatment in Vietnam: PM

Ideas suggest that Vietnam should not offer free treatment for foreigners as it will cause financial burden.

Singapore charges foreigners with COVID-19 for treatment

Singapore has begun to charge foreigners infected with coronavirus for treatment after recording three new imported cases.

Consumer spending in Vietnam continues to outpace ASEAN peers

Vietnam’s modern grocery retail and pharmacy sector will benefit specifically from the country’s consumer spending growth story.

Ha Phuong selected as Vietnamese contestant for Mrs Global Universe 2020

Le Ha Phuong has been officially unveiled as the Vietnamese representative for the upcoming Mrs Global Universe 2020 which is scheduled to get underway in Singapore during March.

Singapore to spend US$4.6 billion to fight virus

Singapore on February 18 announced a financial package worth 6.4 billion SGD (4.6 billion USD) to address economic impact of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vietnam’s average wage equals one seventh of Asia – Pacific

Only 11.6% of Vietnam’s 57.5 million workforce are high skilled, and the rate of English proficiency is 5%.

Sea Games 30: Asia media praise Vietnamese football’s historic win

Media in Asia have given words of praises to coach Park Hang-seo and his Vietnam U22s disciples after they defeated Indonesia 3-0 to become the champion of the 30th SEA Games men’s football in the Philippines on December 10.

Vietnam startups receive US$750 million in funding in Jan – Oct

The growth in investment size in Vietnamese startups over the past few years makes the target of having tech unicorns right in Vietnam feasible, Chu Ngoc Anh, minister of Science and Technology stressed.

SEA Games 30: Vietnam beat Singapore 1-0, remain atop Group B

Vietnam remain atop Group B of the 30th SEA Games after defeating Singapore 1-0 in the Philippines on December 3.

Vietnam’s booming fintech funding on Singapore’s heels

Vietnamese financial technology startups are quickly catching up with Singapore in attracting Southeast Asian venture capital funding, according to the Japan-based Nikkei Asian Review.

Vietnam named second in ASEAN in fintech funding in 2019

Vietnam’s fintech firms secured two of the top three largest funding deals in ASEAN in 2019.

Singapore startup hub Block71 to open new opportunities in Vietnam

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), on November 25 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Becamex IDC Corporation (Becamex) to establish BLOCK71 in Vietnam.

FWD group inks insurance distribution deal with Vietcombank

Insurer FWD Group confirmed on November 12 its purchase of Vietcombank-Cardif Life Insurance (VCLI), an unit of Vietnam’s largest listed lender by market value, Vietcombank.

HCM City among three best estate markets in Asia-Pacific: survey

Ho Chi Minh City is named among top three markets for real estate investors in Asia-Pacific, according to a survey unveiled in Singapore on November 12.

Vietnamese contestant Hoang Hat finishes among Top 10 of Mrs Worldwide 2019

Le Vu Hoang Hat, Vietnam’s representative at Mrs Worldwide 2019, clinched a Top 10 spot in the pageant during its recent conclusion in Singapore.

Hoang Hat poised to represent Vietnam at Mrs Worldwide 2019

Le Vu Hoang Hat will be Vietnam’s representative at the upcoming Mrs Worldwide 2019 pageant which is set to take place in Singapore from October 15 to 21.

Singapore to tighten regulations on high-sugar drinks

Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban advertisements of packaged drinks with very high sugar content, announced Senior Minister of State for Health Edwin Tong on October 10.

Vietnam up 10 places in Global Competitiveness Index

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked Vietnam as the 67th most competitive economy in its latest report released on October 9.