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Vietnam’s stock benchmark reaches new record

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 1.36% to 1,902 points Tuesday, another new historic peak.
January 13, 2026 | 03:57 am PT

Yan Junjie, founder of Chinese AI firm MiniMax, becomes billionaire at 36

Yan Junjie, founder, chairman and CEO of Chinese AI model developer MiniMax Group, has become a billionaire following the company’s strong Hong Kong stock market debut.
January 12, 2026 | 09:54 pm PT

Dollar dips against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar tumbled against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Tuesday morning.
January 12, 2026 | 09:53 pm PT

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank to build headquarters at Vietnam’s International Financial Center

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank is set to become the first foreign lender to build its headquarters at the International Financial Center in Ho Chi Minh City.
January 12, 2026 | 08:22 pm PT

Which Southeast Asian country has the highest beer consumption per person?

An average person in this country drinks more than 55 liters of beer per year.
January 12, 2026 | 12:11 am PT

Top 5 low-stress, high-paying jobs in 2026

Astronomers and computer analysts are among the top low-stress and high-paying jobs this year, a study has found.
January 11, 2026 | 04:14 pm PT

Gold prices recover

Gold prices rebounded Saturday morning, reversing a slip earlier this week.
January 10, 2026 | 12:06 am PT

Dollar edges up against dong

The U.S. dollar rose marginally against the Vietnamese dong Saturday morning.
January 10, 2026 | 12:06 am PT

Vietnam digital music market smallest in Southeast Asia: report

Vietnam’s digital music market was worth US$51.95 million last year, the smallest among six countries studied in Southeast Asia, a new report shows.
January 9, 2026 | 12:54 am PT

What are Singapore's 5 fastest-growing jobs in 2026?

The five fastest-growing jobs in Singapore for 2026 are roles that combine technical expertise with human-centric skills, with AI opportunities securing the top spots.
January 8, 2026 | 09:15 pm PT

Which Southeast Asian country has the smallest gold share in its international reserves?

The country holds more than $123 billion in international reserves, yet gold accounts for under 4% of the total.
January 8, 2026 | 03:13 pm PT

Supermarkets remove Halong Canfoco products from shelves after diseased pork found

Many supermarkets in Hanoi and HCMC have removed canned food made by Halong Canfoco after authorities found meat stored by the company testing positive for African swine fever virus.
January 8, 2026 | 03:11 pm PT

Gold prices decline after 3-day rise

Vietnam gold prices drop Thursday afternoon, ending a three-day gain streak.
January 8, 2026 | 01:40 am PT

Dollar inches up against dong

The U.S. dollar rose marginally against the Vietnamese dong and remained flat against major peers Thursday morning.
January 7, 2026 | 07:56 pm PT

PizzaExpress shuts down 2 Singapore stores

British dining chain PizzaExpress has closed two outlets in Singapore, reducing its footprint to two locations.
January 7, 2026 | 02:02 am PT

HCMC eyes $9,800 per capita income, nearly double Vietnam average

Vietnam’s biggest metropolis HCMC targets increasing its per capita income by 12% this year to US$9,800, double the country’s figure.
January 6, 2026 | 08:08 pm PT

Airfares may rise in 2026 for business class passengers

Robust economic conditions may drive higher business class fares this year, while economy class prices are expected to remain broadly flat, analysts say.
January 6, 2026 | 03:27 pm PT

Southeast Asia’s five richest billionaires hold more than $135B

The five richest individuals in Southeast Asia comprise four Indonesians and one Vietnamese, with a combined net worth of over $135 billion.
January 6, 2026 | 03:17 pm PT

Vietnam stocks soar to new peak in early 2026

Vietnam stock market started the new year with a boom, securing another two new historic peaks in the first two trading sessions.
January 6, 2026 | 02:03 am PT

Vietnam gold price rises

Vietnam gold price surged Tuesday morning amid the precious metal's gain on global markets, driven by political uncertainties.
January 5, 2026 | 08:22 pm PT
 
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