EU plans to launch 'vaccine passport' on June 1

Recently, the president of the European Commission said that the EU plans to launch the "Vaccine Passport" on June 1. "Vaccine certificates should be valid in all member states. With this digital certificate, we hope to help member states to restore their freedom of movement responsibly and safely. Vaccinated residents receive a "green passport". At that time, it may be up to each country to decide whether to use the certificate for dining, going to the movies or going to the gym.

Bangladesh is a one-stop shop for foreign investors

The Bangladesh Investment Development Board (BDI) has officially launched a trade licensing service on its one-stop service platform. Through this service, foreign investors can submit relevant application materials, pay relevant fees and obtain the company's trading license online at home, which will greatly promote foreign investment and business activities.

China and Iran signed a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement

China and Iran recently signed a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The two countries will push forward the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and make overall plans in the coming period of time.

Wal-Mart opens its third-party market platform to foreign sellers

Wal-Mart Stores Inc has removed a requirement that sellers on its marketplace site register in the US, foreign media reported recently. This month it will start opening its third-party marketplace to foreign sellers, who no longer need a US address or proof of sales tax. Sellers will still be carefully vetted to prevent defective items from being sold online, and the new sellers will only represent a small fraction of the retailer's customer base, it said.

Corporate profits in Russia fell the most in 12 years

Recently, according to the Russian Satellites News Agency reported that an international audit survey showed that in 2020, the profits of large and medium-sized enterprises in Russia hit the record of the biggest decline in the past 12 years, reduced by 23.5%. Only 12 years ago (2008, the year of the financial crisis), a sharp decline in corporate profits was observed, when they fell by 30.4%.