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Fraud claims in Singapore jump 63%: report

A dispute resolution center in Singapore recorded 829 fraud claims in the 12 months ending June 30, a 63% increase from a year earlier.
November 20, 2024 | 07:54 pm PT

Authorities warn against fake Vietnam Airlines websites

Fake Vietnam Airlines websites are taking advantage of gullible customers to “sell” them flight tickets online, especially with the holiday season approaching, authorities have warned.
November 19, 2024 | 11:12 pm PT

Vietnam stocks plunge to lowest since early August

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.98% to 1,205.15 points Tuesday, lowest since August 5, while Asian markets gained.
November 19, 2024 | 01:56 am PT

Dollar gains over dong

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning, while the greenback weakened against the Japanese yen.
November 19, 2024 | 12:06 am PT

Vietnam gold price’s rally continues as global rates jump

Gold prices in Vietnam continued to rise Tuesday as global rates surged to a one-week high.
November 18, 2024 | 08:33 pm PT

Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa casino license renewed for only 2 years

Singapore authorities have renewed the casino license for Resorts World Sentosa by only two years instead of the usual three due to its “unsatisfactory” performance.
November 18, 2024 | 08:08 pm PT

Weather dashes durian farmers’ hopes for off-season bonanza

Vietnamese farmers expect off-season durian they grow to give them a competitive edge over their Thai counterparts, but not this year as unfavorable weather has decimated yields.
November 17, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT

Dollar drops against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar fell slightly against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Saturday morning.
November 15, 2024 | 09:32 pm PT

Singapore Gen Z, young millennials likely to overspend: survey

Singaporeans in their 20s and 30s are more likely to spend beyond their means to keep up with peers compared to older age groups, a new survey has found.
November 15, 2024 | 02:00 am PT

Stocks drop to 3-month low

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 1.14% to 1,231.89 points Thursday, lowest since Aug. 15.
November 14, 2024 | 06:03 am PT

Amazon seeks to contest Temu, Shein with budget store selling items like $3 iPhone cases

American e-commerce giant Amazon has launched Amazon Haul, an affordable e-commerce storefront which offers products priced US$20 or less.
November 13, 2024 | 10:23 pm PT

Dollar climbs against dong, reaches 1-year high globally

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning as it returned to a one-year high globally.
November 13, 2024 | 08:24 pm PT

Gold price hits 7-week low

Vietnam gold bar price on Thursday morning dropped to the lowest since Sep. 24 as the safe-haven metal continued to fall globally.
November 13, 2024 | 08:23 pm PT

Vietnamese spending on concerts, fine dining rises faster than Southeast Asian peers

Vietnamese spent 42% more on concerts, vacations, fine dining, and festivals this year, higher than the Southeast Asian average of 35%, a survey has found.
November 12, 2024 | 08:42 pm PT

Stocks drop to 5-week low amid Asian markets’ plunge

Vietnam's benchmark VN-Index fell 0.44% to 1,244.82 points Tuesday in its fourth straight session in the red as most Asian markets fell.
November 12, 2024 | 01:22 am PT

Gold price drops 6% in 2 weeks

Vietnam gold bar price has dropped over 6% since the end of last month amid a global decline of the save-haven metal.
November 11, 2024 | 08:39 pm PT

Dollar gains little against dong

The U.S. dollar inched up against the Vietnamese dong as it headed to a four-month high globally on Tuesday morning.
November 11, 2024 | 08:35 pm PT

Singapore Airlines’ profit plunges 59%

Singapore Airlines saw net profit in the July-to-September quarter plunging 59% year-on-year to SGD290 million (US$) amid intense competition and surging costs.
November 11, 2024 | 12:18 am PT

Who are 5 richest US presidents?

The list of five richest U.S. presidents at the time of inauguration was led by Donald Trump, John F. Kennedy and George Washington, with Trump and Kennedy being the only billionaires.
November 10, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT

Jollibee to fully acquire Hong Kong Michelin-star restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan

Jollibee Food Corporation, which operates the popular fast food chain Jollibee, will acquire the remaining 8% of Michelin-rated restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan to fully own the company.
November 10, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
 
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