September 21, 2022

ADB lowers growth forecast for developing Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ABD) has lowered its forecasts for economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.3% this year compared to its projection in April of a 5.2% expansion, amid mounting challenges buffeting the region. It added that the continuing Russia-Ukraine conflict and China’s epidemic preventive measures

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Israel closes West Bank and Gaza Strip during major Jewish celebrations

   Israel Defense Forces announced the closure of crossings with the West Bank and Gaza Strip on Tuesday, during the upcoming Jewish holidays.  Exceptions to the closures will be made for humanitarian and other outstanding cases, but will require the approval of the Defense Ministry’s liaison to the Palestinians, known

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Measures suggested to boost labour market sustainability

​Several measures for developing a sustainable labour market in the post-pandemic period were suggested by many delegates on the sidelines of the Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2022 on September 18. Bui Sy Loi, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee for Social Affairs, said the labour market has been disrupted due

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