General Secretary Tô Lâm of Vietnam’s Communist Party promises a “new era of national rise” with ambitious economic goals aiming to elevate the country to an “upper middle-income economy” by 2030 and a “high-income economy” by 2045. Lâm and Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính are spearheading an institutional revolution, streamlining the public sector, emphasizing innovation and technology, and driving double-digit annual growth targets. The party’s pro-business, nationalist, and populist approach has garnered support, with the National Assembly endorsing the Politburo’s plans for rapid economic transformation.
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Commentary: The tussle over retail rents in Singapore cannot go on like this
SINGAPORE: Rising rental costs are causing beloved small businesses like Flor Patisserie to close, igniting public sadness and anger. While retail rents appear stable according to the URA's index, many landlords opt for prolonged vacancies over leasing to independents, raising concerns about the impact on community vibrancy and the unique character that small businesses provide.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv4d8UybPYo Want More Context? 🔎
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