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How billionaire Bernard Arnault’s heirs are trained to inherit the world’s largest luxury empire LVMH

How billionaire Bernard Arnault’s heirs are trained to inherit the world’s largest luxury empire LVMH

Once a month, French billionaire Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, brings his five children together for lunch at the group’s Paris headquarters, the nerve center of his US$350 billion luxury empire.
How Vietnamese-born US immigrant built $9M candy business from hardship

How Vietnamese-born US immigrant built $9M candy business from hardship

Bubble tea chain Hollin abruptly shuts all but one Singapore outlet

Bubble tea chain Hollin abruptly shuts all but one Singapore outlet

Gold prices rise

Gold prices rise

Vietnam gold prices increased Wednesday morning amid a rise global bullion rates.
January 13, 2026 | 08:45 pm PT
Dollar strengthens against dong

Dollar strengthens against dong

The U.S. dollar gained over the Vietnamese dong Wednesday morning as it strengthened against major currencies.
January 13, 2026 | 08:45 pm PT
Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway bids $2.7B for builder IJM to form 'national champion'

Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah's Sunway bids $2.7B for builder IJM to form 'national champion'

Malaysian conglomerate Sunway, controlled by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah, has launched a RM11 billion (US$2.7 billion) takeover bid for rival IJM, aiming to create a construction and property "national champion."
January 13, 2026 | 06:19 pm PT
Which country has Southeast Asia's second-highest GDP per capita?

Which country has Southeast Asia's second-highest GDP per capita?

This country is projected to have a nominal GDP capita of US$33,858 in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund.
January 13, 2026 | 03:37 pm PT
I feel crushed shouldering $1M loan after parents mortgage our homes to help uncle’s business

I feel crushed shouldering $1M loan after parents mortgage our homes to help uncle’s business

Despite my warnings, my parents lent the title deeds to two of our properties to my uncle to start a business, leaving us with a VND28 billion (US$1.06 million) debt.
January 13, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT
Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

The recent durian oversupply in Malaysia that pushed down local prices, including those of the prized Musang King, was caused by export-grade clones not meeting international standards.
January 13, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT
Nam A Bank records total assets approaching $16B

Nam A Bank records total assets approaching $16B

By the end of 2025, Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank) reported positive business results, with credit growth reaching 18.2% and total assets approaching VND420 trillion (US$16 billion).
January 13, 2026 | 11:30 pm PT
Vietnam’s stock benchmark reaches new record

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 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

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 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
Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025

Per capita income climbs 9.3% in 2025

The average per capita income was estimated at VND5.9 million (US$225 USD) per person per month last year, up 9.3% from 2024, a survey has found.
January 12, 2026 | 06:58 pm PT
Taxi firm controlled by Southeast Asia’s 2nd richest man hikes capital to billion dollars

Taxi firm controlled by Southeast Asia’s 2nd richest man hikes capital to billion dollars

Xanh SM, the taxi company founded by Southeast Asia’s second richest man, Pham Nhat Vuong, has increased its charter capital to VND35.5 trillion (US$1.35 billion).
January 12, 2026 | 03:35 am PT
Vietnam’s 5 richest billionaires own nearly $40B in early 2026

Vietnam’s 5 richest billionaires own nearly $40B in early 2026

The five richest Vietnamese have a collective net worth of US$39.9 billion as of early 2026.
January 12, 2026 | 12:58 am PT
Major retailers refund customers over African swine fever concerns tied to Halong Canfoco pork products

Major retailers refund customers over African swine fever concerns tied to Halong Canfoco pork products

Major supermarkets such as Winmart, Bach Hoa Xanh and GO! and grocery stores are refunding customers who bought pate and tuna made by Halong Canfoco.
January 12, 2026 | 12:50 am PT
Food producer Halong Canfoco shuts down factory amid probe of pork infected with African swine fever

Food producer Halong Canfoco shuts down factory amid probe of pork infected with African swine fever

Halong Canfoco has shut down one of its three food processing plants for 14 days after authorities found 130 tons of diseased pork there.
January 12, 2026 | 12:50 am PT
Which Southeast Asian country has the highest beer consumption per person?

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
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