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Vietnam’s Digital Economy Soars with Tech Adoption and Rising Incomes

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Vietnam’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, reaching a value of US$30 billion in 2023 and projected to increase by 20% to hit US$43 billion by 2025. Growth drivers boosting Vietnam’s digital economy Vietnam’s digital transformation is supported by a number of factors.

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Economic Research Bureau Says US Is Officially In Recession

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NBER defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, normally visible in production, employment and other indicators. NBER defines a recession as a “significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, normally visible in production, employment and other indicators.

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Sweden?s Economy Grew In Q1 In Absence Of Lockdown

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Sweden is winning the race among European nations to restore the economy from the coronavirus pandemic, according to data published on Friday (May 29), CNBC reported. percent in the first quarter, compared to the last quarter of 2019. percent from January through March. . Sweden’s GDP grew a modest 0.1 percent in Q1. percent. .

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Consumer Morale Up In Major European Economies

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Data indicate that the three biggest economies in the eurozone, France, Germany, and Italy, all report higher-than-expected consumer morale as shoppers continue to open their wallets and spend to support expanding a strong overall economy. In Italy, consumer confidence in January 2020 grew to 111.8 from 110.8 in December of last year.

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Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

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When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. The latest research shows 40 percent of surveyed shoppers report doing fewer activities in stores and more activities online — this is up from the 12 percent who reported doing so on March 6.

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US 2019 Auto Sales Were Lowest In Five Years

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Drivers in the United States purchased fewer new vehicles in 2019 than in prior years but spent more money to buy them. Research firms project 2019 U.S. Power estimates American consumers spent $462 billion on new cars and trucks in 2019, an industry record. December 2019 automotive sales are expected to have fallen 3.2%

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FinTech Wales Supports Future Finance To Improve Understanding Around AI and Blockchain

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Future Finance is a collaborative research project aiming to support mid-tier organisations and small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the UK financial services sector to adopt innovative processes and products that improve accessibility of their services.

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