“Vietnam and Iraq News”Posted by KTFA Members 6-19-2024
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Henig: Interesting, IMO.
Vietnam transitions to a cashless society
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 19:47:30
(VOVWORLD) - Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study 2023 indicates a significant rise in cashless payments, especially mobile wallet transactions, among Vietnam’s merchants.
A remarkable 79% of food and dining establishments and 74% of retailers and convenience stores now accept cashless payments.
Meanwhile, Visa’s Asia Pacific Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) Research 2023 further indicates that over 40% of SMBs in Vietnam now accept card payments, acknowledging their critical role in business operations. LINK
KTFA:
Henig: Interesting, IMO.
Vietnam transitions to a cashless society
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 19:47:30
(VOVWORLD) - Visa’s Consumer Payment Attitudes Study 2023 indicates a significant rise in cashless payments, especially mobile wallet transactions, among Vietnam’s merchants.
A remarkable 79% of food and dining establishments and 74% of retailers and convenience stores now accept cashless payments.
Meanwhile, Visa’s Asia Pacific Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) Research 2023 further indicates that over 40% of SMBs in Vietnam now accept card payments, acknowledging their critical role in business operations. LINK
Henig: Vietnam has golden opportunities to develop silver economy: expert
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia
2024-06-17 22:44:15
HANOI, June 17 (Xinhua) -- The aging population and unique characteristics of the elderly group in Vietnam pose many economic and social challenges, but there are also golden opportunities for the country to develop a silver economy, Vietnam News Agency reported Monday, citing Doan Van Binh, vice president of the Vietnam Real Estate Association.
He said the rise of the silver economy reflected a societal re-evaluation of the elderly, which no longer views them as an economic burden, but recognizes their contribution to society and their consumption potential.
Based on Vietnam's actual conditions and the experience of some countries, Vietnam should immediately begin researching, creating a vision, building policies and laws, and setting up specific strategies and action plans to activate and develop the silver economy, he said.
The older generation in Vietnam currently accounts for 8.3 percent of the total population, or 8.16 million, according to the country's Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.
It is forecast that the number will increase to 16.8 million by 2039 and 25.2 million by 2069. LINK
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Clare: IBBC Webinar: Drivers of the Iraqi Dinar Exchange Rate
19th June 2024 By John Lee.
On a webinar organised by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) on Tuesday, Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University and Dr Ahmed Tabaqchali of AFC Iraq Fund (and Expert Blogger on Iraq Business News) discussed the drivers of the Iraqi dinar exchange rate.
The event marks the official launch of the IBBC's new white paper on de-dollarisation of Iraqi economy, which can be downloaded here. LINK
To view this interesting discussion please see the video below:
Clare: Integrity: The arrest of a government employee who seized 131 million dinars
6/19/2024
The Federal Integrity Commission reported that an operation was carried out during the arrest of an employee at a government bank in Maysan Governorate who seized an amount of 131 million dinars from one of the bank’s customers.
An integrity statement, a copy of which was received by {Al-Furat News}, stated that “the Commission’s Maysan Investigation Office formed a working team from its staff, explaining that the team that moved to the Agricultural Cooperative Bank / Maysan branch was able to execute the arrest warrant against one of the employees, because he was involved with other employees.” In the bank, they seized more than 131 million dinars from a customer’s account in the bank.
The office added that the process of withdrawing the amount from the customer’s current account at the bank took place without his knowledge, after forging his signatures and seizing his money deposited for the accused’s account, in conjunction with other employees.
He pointed out that the operation was carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article (316) of the Penal Code, noting that a proper arrest report was prepared for the operation, and that he was presented with the accused to the judge of the investigative court specialized in looking into integrity cases in Maysan. To issue the appropriate decision. LINK
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What Frank’s suit color’s mean…. FRANKS SUIT COLORS FOR CC'S..... WHITE = NEW INFO…. SILVER = INTEL FROZEN…. RED= HIGH ALERT… PURPLE=GUEST WITH US…. BLUE = AIR FORCE…. BLACK = GROUND/FF’S…. GREEN= MR OR FAB 4 ... GOLD = CHANGE… ORANGE= IMPLEMENTATION
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Some Iraq “Integrity and Corruption News Posted by Clare at KTFA
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Clare: Iraq receives a suspect it recovered from Belarus on charges of embezzling 6 billion dinars
6/16/2024 Baghdad
The Federal Integrity Commission confirmed today, Sunday, that joint cooperation with countries around the world is the only way to recover the money and the accused.
The head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Haider Hanoun, said, “The Integrity Commission is making great efforts to recover Iraq’s stolen funds by concluding memorandums of understanding with countries.”
He explained, "There is no pressure on countries to return the money except through joint cooperation, and giving more space to search for our money in those countries and recover the accused."
Hanoun added, “The Integrity Commission was able to recover one of the accused, who is convicted from a country in Belarus for embezzling more than 6 billion dinars.
KTFA:
Clare: Iraq receives a suspect it recovered from Belarus on charges of embezzling 6 billion dinars
6/16/2024 Baghdad
The Federal Integrity Commission confirmed today, Sunday, that joint cooperation with countries around the world is the only way to recover the money and the accused.
The head of the Federal Integrity Commission, Haider Hanoun, said, “The Integrity Commission is making great efforts to recover Iraq’s stolen funds by concluding memorandums of understanding with countries.”
He explained, "There is no pressure on countries to return the money except through joint cooperation, and giving more space to search for our money in those countries and recover the accused."
Hanoun added, “The Integrity Commission was able to recover one of the accused, who is convicted from a country in Belarus for embezzling more than 6 billion dinars. She previously worked in the Ministry of Health and arrived in Iraq, and is also waiting for other accused,” noting that “the Commission is continuously working with countries to recover... Money and defendants. LINK
Clare: Al-Sudani confirms the progress of the fight against corruption “in every corner where it hides"
6/16/2024
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani stressed the progress of the fight against corruption “in every corner where it hides.”
Al-Sudani said in a statement, a copy of which {Al-Furat News} received on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, “I extend my best congratulations and blessings to our honorable Iraqi people on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, coupled with my sincere prayers to the Creator, the Almighty, to repeat this occasion for our people in all parts of Mesopotamia.”
And the peoples of the Arab and Islamic worlds, with more abundance of goodness and the blessing of security and stability, and to bestow His victory and mercy upon our patient people in Gaza, and to repel aggression from them.”
He added, "I turn to the Almighty to accept the good deeds of those who performed Hajj to His Sacred House, and to return our Iraqi pilgrims safely, winning God’s forgiveness and satisfaction, and enjoying His abundant mercy. He is the best Lord and Helper."
On this occasion, Al-Sudani renewed “the bond of responsibility and covenant, with our people of all categories and sects, to continue work and diligence, and to exert efforts and energies, to achieve all the components of our government program, which is a realistic extrapolation of the demands and ambitions of our people, and an actual and field response to confront all the challenges and difficulties that stand in their way.” ".
He continued, "Just as we affirm the continuation of our responsibilities towards the sovereignty of Iraq, extending the hand of the law, liberating and developing the economy, bringing about progress and development, creating creative opportunities, and combating all social ills and corruption in every corner where it hides, Eid Mubarak and acceptable work, and may the Iraqis’ days last in joy and happiness. “Iraq will remain proud and strong under the shadow of its honorable sons and family.” LINK
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Clare: Sudanese on Eid: Committed to Iraq's sovereignty and extending the hand of law
6/16/2024
Today, Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani sent his congratulations to the Iraqis on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.
Al-Sudani expressed, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, his calls for more goodness, security and stability for the Iraqi people and the peoples of the Arab and Islamic worlds. He also called for mercy and victory for the people of Gaza, stressing the necessity of repelling the aggression against them.
Al-Sudani stressed the renewal of the pledge with the Iraqi people of all categories and sects to continue hard work and diligence to achieve all provisions of the government program, which aims to meet the demands and aspirations of the Iraqi people and confront the challenges and difficulties that stand in their way.
Al-Sudani added that the government continues to bear its responsibilities towards Iraq's sovereignty, extend the hand of the law, liberalize and develop the economy, achieve progress and development, create creative opportunities, and combat social ills and corruption in all parts of the country.
The Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, also extended his congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, and called, in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, for concerted efforts to enhance security and stability and support the construction and reconstruction movement.
The Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives renewed his call on the international community to stop the Zionist aggression against Palestine and the countries of the region, stressing the necessity of serious and immediate action in order to break the siege on the Gaza Strip and bring in urgent humanitarian aid. LINK
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Iraq News and Some Thoughts From KTFA 6-13-2024
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BuckEyeTree: The Forex Live My Charts showed the IQD Futures trade at $4.21 at about 10:33am ET this morning. What potential the IQD has!! Woho! Just wait for the reveal and international trading.
IMO when Sudani said this year, those words could apply to June as well as December, but I am inclined to think sooner not later.
Sudani is not giving any date until it is time for him to do that on Iraq TV. When the Iraqis see videos showing the new lower notes, the rate would be very near at hand. There seems to be excitement in the air among Iraqis because their leaders, Sudani and Alak, are about to make good on their promises. In My Opinion.
We wish Iraq and Iraqis well for an improved Iraq. May that region have peace which brings prosperity.
Stay grounded. Big bucks have big responsibility.
KTFA:
BuckEyeTree: The Forex Live My Charts showed the IQD Futures trade at $4.21 at about 10:33am ET this morning. What potential the IQD has!! Woho! Just wait for the reveal and international trading.
IMO when Sudani said this year, those words could apply to June as well as December, but I am inclined to think sooner not later.
Sudani is not giving any date until it is time for him to do that on Iraq TV. When the Iraqis see videos showing the new lower notes, the rate would be very near at hand. There seems to be excitement in the air among Iraqis because their leaders, Sudani and Alak, are about to make good on their promises. In My Opinion.
We wish Iraq and Iraqis well for an improved Iraq. May that region have peace which brings prosperity.
Stay grounded. Big bucks have big responsibility.
Clare: It will be transformed into a modern facade...a huge project awaiting an Iraqi city
6/13/2024 Nineveh -
The Italian company SGI, which is implementing the basic design project for the city of Mosul (the center of Nineveh Governorate), announced the commencement of the expansion project immediately after the Eid al-Adha holiday, indicating that work on collecting data and information from the concerned departments will actually begin immediately after the Eid.
The first supervisor of the expansion project, the Governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qadir Al-Dakhil, said, “The Italian company SGI will embark on the expansion project of the city of Mosul,” noting that “the company has a long history in this field,” adding that “its mission will be to reorganize the city in terms of services and economics.”
Al-Dakhil directed all security and service sectors in Nineveh to "cooperate to make this project a success in the planned manner to restore life to the city of Mosul after several years of destruction."
He also pointed out that "the expansion will add more than 160,000 dunams to the city of Mosul, which will be used for housing purposes and the establishment of green areas and malls," he said.
The Governor of Nineveh, Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil, signed a contract with the Italian engineering company SGI to start a long-stalled project to expand the city of Mosul. The proposed project would expand the city by 7 kilometers (4.5 miles) in all directions, and includes the development of 160,000 dunums (1,600 hectares). ) of lands allocated for investment in industrial, agricultural, housing and tourism projects.
Nineveh has a population of about 4 million people, and it is one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse regions of Iraq. The majority of its residents are Arabs and Kurds, who are Sunni Muslims, and most of them reside in the governorate center (Mosul), and the city and the governorate areas are also home to a large number of Christians.
In a press conference announcing the project, Al-Dakhil described it as an unparalleled opportunity for Nineveh, and presented the governorate’s council with 20 projects that would be included in the development campaign. In addition, the Mosul administration plans to build a small sports city to replace the dilapidated local administration stadium. LINK
Clare: Sudanese Advisor: The development path will provide more than 100,000 job
opportunities
6/13/2024
Advisor to the Political Advisor to the Prime Minister, Fadi Al-Shammari, said today, Thursday, that the development path will provide more than 100,000 job opportunities.
Al-Shammari said in press statements followed by Mawazine News, that “the development road project is a purely Iraqi idea,” noting that “invitations have been sent to all neighboring and Gulf countries to participate in the development road as an international crossing linking the East with the West.”
He added, "The cost of the development road is 17 billion dollars, and it is expected that the basic stages of the road will be opened within 5 years."
He pointed out that "the road passes through 10 governorates up to the Iraqi-Turkish border, from which it will be connected to the highway network in Turkey," pointing out that "the development road will connect the areas on both sides of it by 7 km on both sides of the road along the line (16,660,000 km) meters to Hawislat." Cities, factories, factories, warehouses, and investment projects that contribute to diversifying sources of income.”
He continued, "The development path is designed to build a (new Iraq) in western Iraq from Basra all the way to Nineveh."
The Sudanese advisor added, "The road will provide job opportunities for more than 100,000 and more," while noting that "the region is facing promising opportunities and we are discussing the regional implications for ending conflicts and moving toward development." LINK
Clare: Iraq signs a new financing agreement for Gulf connectivity
6/13/2024 Baghdad –
The Minister of Electricity, Ziad Ali Fadel, announced today, Thursday, the signing of the second financing agreement between the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Authority and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
The minister said in a statement received by Mawazine News Agency, after signing the agreement in the State of Kuwait, that “concluding this agreement is a strategic step towards enhancing the stability of the electrical network in southern Iraq, and represents fruitful cooperation between Iraq and the Gulf countries in the energy sector.”
Fadel praised "the efforts of the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Authority in achieving this important achievement, which will contribute to improving energy efficiency and meeting the needs of our people." Iraq had concluded an agreement with the Gulf Interconnection Authority, to connect the southern Iraq network to the Gulf electricity network, with a length of (295) km, by extending overhead transmission lines with a voltage of (400) kilovolts from the Wafra station in the State of Kuwait, to the Al-Faw station in the far south of Iraq.
And providing it with a capacity of up to (500) megawatts in the first phase, and (2000) megawatts in the second phase. LINK
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FRANK26….6-12-24……THE TIME OF THE FLOAT
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KTFA Tues. Night CC: “FRANK26….6-11-24……INVESTMENT LAW!!!”
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