Around 60% of Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fisheries exports are expected to be processed, significantly contributing to its total growth of 6%-8% annually by 2030, according to the latest plan approved by ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam issues new rules on foreign work permits
The Vietnamese government introduced Decree 152/2020/ND-CP (Decree 152) which comes into effect on Feb. 15. The Decree overlooks the management of foreign workers in Vietnam as well as the hiring of ... ( read original story ...)
Phuong Uyen Tran voices over MeToo campaign in Vietnam
According to Phuong Uyen Tran, Vietnamese women have become more emancipated than in other parts of the region, thanks to Vietnam's long history to stand up for itself, and women's active role in ... ( read original story ...)
Appliance brand TCL donates P1.86 million to Philippine Red Cross
The Top 2 Global TV Brand has donated a total of P1,866,540, alongside a hundred units of wheelchairs for the benefit of the organization's Blood Samaritan Program. ( read original story ...)
Minister of state and health of Timor Leste highlights impact of Cuba’s aid in training of doctors
In a ceremony held at the Dili Convention Center in Timor Leste to commemorate "World Health Day", the Minister of State and Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, Dr. Rui Maria ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese retailer turns to cuddly toys to boost Lunar New Year sales
Japan's cuddly bear character Rilakkuma, who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike with his laidback demeanour, sits on the shelves of a swanky department store in the capital, flanked ... ( read original story ...)
Fashion designers in Pakistan are mocked and disrespected: Mohsin Naveed Ranjha
Designer Mohsin Naveed Ranjha is upset over discrimination against the fashion fraternity, especially new designers, in Pakistan. Mohsin decided to raise this issue on social media after seeing new ... ( read original story ...)
India Inc. to offer an average 6.4% salary hike, performers to get 20% increment
High-tech and consumer products firms are likely to offer a higher salary hike of 8% while business process outsourcing and energy sectors are projected to offer the least hike. ( read original story ...)
India rebukes Twitter for not fully complying with government order to ban certain accounts
Ajay Sawhney, secretary for India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, virtually met with top Twitter executives on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Goldman, other financial firms add China staff, eyeing growth
Global financial firms including Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Fidelity International are poised to add hundreds of staff in China this year as they look to take advantage of the opening up of its $40 ... ( read original story ...)