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Vietnam gold prices extend gains as global rates set for biggest daily increase in 18 years

Vietnam gold prices continued its rally Tuesday afternoon as global spot gold heads for its biggest gain in a day since 2008.
February 3, 2026 | 01:16 am PT

Dollar strengthens against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Tuesday morning.
February 3, 2026 | 12:14 am PT

Gold prices rebound

Vietnam gold prices bounced back Tuesday morning as global rates jumped from a one-month low.
February 2, 2026 | 07:13 pm PT

Which are Southeast Asia’s top 5 motorbike markets in 2025?

Indonesia’s motorbike market remained the largest in Southeast Asia last year, followed by Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia, all posting growth in sales.
February 2, 2026 | 01:03 am PT

Vietnam’s motorbike market leads Southeast Asia in growth

Vietnam’s motorbike market expanded 14.9% last year, the largest growth rate in Southeast Asia, partly driven by the surge in electric bike sales.
February 1, 2026 | 08:03 pm PT

Man strips on Vietnam flight to Thailand, attempts to jump off plane

A flight from Nha Trang in central Vietnam to Thailand's Bangkok was forced to make an emergency landing after a man stripped himself to his underwear and tried to jump off the aircraft.
February 1, 2026 | 01:31 am PT

Gold prices plunge

Vietnam gold price plummeted Saturday morning amid a drop in global rates as investors took profits.
January 30, 2026 | 08:28 pm PT

Vietnam selects Spanish firm to consult on North-South high-speed rail

The Ministry of Construction has signed a contract with Spanish consultancy Ineco to provide a feasibility study on the North–South high-speed railway project.
January 30, 2026 | 08:25 pm PT

Dollar rises against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market amid an increase in global rates.
January 30, 2026 | 08:21 pm PT

Vietnam’s surging durian exports to China threatens Thailand’s dominance

Vietnam’s durian exports to China jumped by about 17% last year after the country resolved earlier phytosanitary problems and gained ground over regional competitors, including Thailand, in the high-value market.
January 30, 2026 | 12:22 am PT

Vietnam the only Southeast Asian country to see gold sales decline in 2025

Vietnam was the only Southeast Asian country to record a drop in gold bar and coin sales in 2025, with volumes falling 14% year on year to 36.1 metric tons, despite strong consumer demand.
January 29, 2026 | 08:11 pm PT

Singapore property investment reaches 8-year high

Singapore property investment market hit the highest in eight years in 2025, driven by lower asking prices and financing costs.
January 29, 2026 | 08:00 pm PT

Singapore’s food delivery market among slowest-growing in Southeast Asia

Singapore recorded the second-slowest growth in its food delivery market last year among major Southeast Asian countries, a new study shows.
January 29, 2026 | 06:37 pm PT

Which country beats Singapore in GDP while boasting Southeast Asia’s lowest living cost?

This country ranks as the biggest economy in Southeast Asia in terms of GDP, yet it offers the lowest living cost in the region.
January 29, 2026 | 03:27 pm PT

Gasoline prices reach 4-week high

Vietnam gasoline prices rose Thursday afternoon to the highest since the start of the year.
January 29, 2026 | 01:12 am PT

Dollar edges down against dong

The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning after hitting a four-year low against major currencies earlier this week.
January 28, 2026 | 08:28 pm PT

Vietnam gold prices increase

Vietnam gold prices surged Thursday morning as global rates skyrocketed to a new peak amid economic uncertainties.
January 28, 2026 | 08:09 pm PT

Which country has lowest population density in Southeast Asia?

A square kilometer in this country is shared by around 35 people, lowest among 11 countries in Southeast Asia.
January 27, 2026 | 08:43 pm PT

Starbucks lifts $250,000 private jet travel cap for CEO

Coffee chain giant Starbucks now requires its CEO Brian Niccol to travel exclusively by private jet, including for personal trips, after scrapping a prior policy that required him to reimburse the company for some non-business flights.
January 27, 2026 | 06:51 pm PT

Singapore Airlines aircraft from Manila sustains tail damage while landing at Changi Airport

A Singapore Airlines aircraft sustained tail damage during a landing attempt at Changi Airport after arriving from Manila amid windy conditions.
January 27, 2026 | 06:51 pm PT
 
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