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Banking services have also made quick progress, catching up with the development of the international market, according to the PM, who is also head of the committee. However, shortcomings still remain during the implementation of comprehensive finance, he said, adding that residents in rural and remote areas still find it hard to access financial sources. Black credit has remained public concern and agencies and organizations have yet to coordinate concertedly and effectively in the implementation of comprehensive finance, the leader pointed out. He noted that the Government issued Decision No.149/QD-TTg on the approval of a national strategy on comprehensive finance by 2025 with a vision towards 2030. The strategy sets out viewpoints, targets, tasks and solutions to accelerate the access and use of financial products and services for all people and businesses, he continued. The issuance of the strategy reflects the Party’s and the State’s consistent policy on boosting … [Read more...] about PM chairs meeting of National Steering Committee for Comprehensive Finance

- A + A (Aug 7): U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent Taiwan visit inflamed U.S.-China tensions and incensed Beijing, yet did little to deter investors from plowing money into China’s semiconductor companies, Fortune said. On Friday, shares of China’s biggest chip companies surged the most since 2020, as investors bet that the growing Sino-U.S. chips showdown would spur the advancement of China’s semiconductor sector. China’s semiconductor index gained nearly 7% on Friday and 14.2% on the week, the best weekly performance in over two years. Mirae Asset Management’s Hong Kong-listed semiconductor exchange-traded fund (ETF) , a fund that invests in Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, jumped 9.5% on the week. The fund has surged 19.6% from its 2022 low in early May. The mainland’s top chip producer Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) advanced 15.8% on the week in Hong Kong, said Fortune . Siow Chen Ming … [Read more...] about Fortune: Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was great news for China’s chip sector as investors welcome the prospect of a chip war boom

Mariane Osabel Like many new singers, “The Clash” Season 4 winner Mariane Osabel often wonders about how she can leave a lasting impression on people and make a mark in show biz. But as much as she wants to stand out, she won’t resort, she said, to singing over her peers onstage. “If we’re doing a duet or a group performance, and one of us is belting, I would sing in a neutral way to balance it out. Otherwise, we wouldn’t sound melodious … It wouldn’t sound appealing to the ears if I belt out while the other is going at it,” Mariane said in a recent online conference for her debut single, “Pira-piraso,” under GMA Music. “Hindi ako bibirit din. That’s my mindset when doing group numbers,” the 24-year-old recording artist added. And the same holds true for Mariane’s fellow singers in the popular “All-Out Sundays” segment “Queendom,” which features the noontime variety show’s resident divas, Aicelle Santos, Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela and other former konteseras like Hannah … [Read more...] about No longer in competition mode, ‘The Clash’ champ Mariane Osabel wants to do her best without overthinking

Aceron in “Scorpio Nights 3” For Gold Aceron, having a romantic relationship shouldn’t be a hindrance to his plan of becoming an accomplished artist, especially since the young actor has recently taken the “sexy route” by appearing in the third remake of the erotic thriller series “Scorpio Nights.” Gold said he would encourage his girlfriend to watch Law Fajardo’s “Scorpio Nights 3,” which features Christine Bermas as his leading lady. “I would tell her, ‘You have to be ready to see projects like this because this is what I do for a living.’ The problem is, I don’t have a girlfriend anymore,” he told Inquirer Entertainment during a recent virtual media gathering. “Just the same, this person who I will eventually choose to become my life partner should understand and fully accept the kind of work that I do. I don’t think this should be difficult, especially when we put importance on communication. Lahat nadaraan sa mabuting usapan,” Gold pointed out. He admitted that his love … [Read more...] about ‘Going extreme’: The different emotions Gold Aceron struggled with in his love scene for ‘Scorpio Nights 3’

Scene from “Oh My Korona” In her first few days of taping for her upcoming TV5 sitcom, “Oh My Korona,” Maja Salvador felt like her body could use a little bit of jolting on the set. “I wanted to give my whole body a good shake because I felt so stiff. I thought to myself, ‘Eh paano nga ba mag-comedy?” she related in a recent online press conference for the said television show. After almost two decades in the biz, Maja has made a name for herself as one of the finest dramatic actresses of her generation. The past few years, however, saw her trying her hand at more fun and lighthearted projects, like her recent drama-comedy series, “Niña Niño.” It was quite the departure from the iconic roles she played in the revenge drama “Wildflower” and the horror drama “The Killer Bride.” But with practice and proper guidance from her directors, Maja, slowly but surely, found her groove. “Doing ‘Niña Niño’ was a challenge after doing heavy soaps, where I did nothing but cry, scream and … [Read more...] about Comedy ‘a completely different animal’for Maja Salvador