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  "edition": "Vietnam",
  "country": "VN",
  "self": "https://urgent.news/api/geo/VN.json",
  "generated": "2026-08-12T21:31:49.533Z",
  "count": 50,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original.",
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    {
      "id": 663760,
      "title": "Durian exports aim for US$4 billion in 2026",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/durian-exports-aim-for-us-4-billion-in-2026",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T12:34:31.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/durian-exports-aim-for-us4-billion-in-2026-post128820.html"
      },
      "summary": "The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced strong growth in durian production and export capacity, with China approvals pending.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 663761,
      "title": "Digital finance market expands amid rising risks",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/digital-finance-market-expands-amid-rising-risks",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T12:17:59.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/digital-finance-market-expands-amid-rising-risks-post128815.html"
      },
      "summary": "Ho Chi Minh City hosts a conference on digital transformation in financial transactions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 663720,
      "title": "Techcombank helps foreign investors unlock growth opportunities in Vietnam",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/techcombank-helps-foreign-investors-unlock-growth-opportunities-in-663720",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:31.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/techcombank-helps-foreign-investors-unlock-growth-opportunities-in-vietnam-158615.html"
      },
      "summary": "Amid rising foreign investment Techcombank is advancing its support for foreign invested companies in Vietnam with tailored banking solutions",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 660835,
      "title": "Techcombank helps foreign investors unlock growth opportunities in Vietnam",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/techcombank-helps-foreign-investors-unlock-growth-opportunities-in",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T12:00:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/techcombank-helps-foreign-investors-unlock-growth-opportunities-in-vietnam-5108391.html"
      },
      "summary": "Vietnam's strong economic growth, expanding manufacturing base, and network of free trade agreements continue to support foreign direct investment (FDI), creating demand for banking services tailored to international businesses.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
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    {
      "id": 663721,
      "title": "Capricorn Mutual deploys Duck Creek platform to automate core insurance processes",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/capricorn-mutual-deploys-duck-creek-platform-to-automate-core",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T11:58:11.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/capricorn-mutual-deploys-duck-creek-platform-to-automate-core-insurance-processes-158593.html"
      },
      "summary": "Financial protection provider Capricorn Mutual launched its core operational systems on the Duck Creek insurance platform on 12 August 2026 to improve member service and administrative automation",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 656284,
      "title": "Ho Chi Minh City draws US$9.8 billion in FDI in first seven months",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ho-chi-minh-city-draws-us-9-8-billion-in-fdi-in-first-seven-months",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T10:39:42.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/ho-chi-minh-city-draws-us98-billion-in-fdi-in-first-seven-months-post128813.html"
      },
      "summary": "Ho Chi Minh City attracted more than US$9.8 billion in foreign investment in the first seven months of 2026, up nearly 45 percent year on year.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    {
      "id": 654444,
      "title": "Vu Lan festival held at Vajrayana stupa in Vietnam",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vu-lan-festival-held-at-vajrayana-stupa-in-vietnam",
      "topic": "culture",
      "section": "Culture",
      "published": "2026-08-12T09:51:18.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vu-lan-festival-held-at-vajrayana-stupa-in-vietnam-5108402.html"
      },
      "summary": "The Vu Lan Festival will take place from Aug. 12 to 19 at Tay Thien Mandala in Dai Dinh Commune in Phu Tho Province, led by His Eminence Thuksey Rinpoche and a monastic delegation from the Drukpa Lineage in India.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 654445,
      "title": "Wind farm spanning 600 hectares of land and sea breaks ground at Vietnam's southern tip",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wind-farm-spanning-600-hectares-of-land-and-sea-breaks-ground-at",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:55:15.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/environment/wind-farm-spanning-600-hectares-of-land-and-sea-breaks-ground-at-vietnam-s-southern-tip-5108369.html"
      },
      "summary": "Work on construction of a 50MW wind power plant began in Vietnam's southernmost province of Ca Mau on Aug. 11.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 653582,
      "title": "Real estate ranks last among Hong Kong affluents’ life goals",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/real-estate-ranks-last-among-hong-kong-affluents-life-goals",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:50:37.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/property/real-estate-ranks-last-among-hong-kong-affluents-life-goals-5108354.html"
      },
      "summary": "Real estate is not among the top life goals for most wealthy Hong Kong residents, while travel is emerging as a form of investment, a study has shown.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 654446,
      "title": "Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire, leaving one dead, 172 rescued",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/indonesian-ferry-from-bali-catches-fire-leaving-one-dead-172-rescued",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:47:43.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/indonesian-ferry-from-bali-catches-fire-leaving-one-dead-172-rescued-5108359.html"
      },
      "summary": "Crews rescued 172 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities said.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    {
      "id": 649101,
      "title": "Hungry Jack s partners with Trintech to automate transaction reconciliation operations",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/hungry-jack-s-partners-with-trintech-to-automate-transaction",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:47:40.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/hungry-jacks-partners-with-trintech-to-automate-transaction-reconciliation-operations-158594.html"
      },
      "summary": "Australian fast food operator Hungry Jack s partnered with software provider Trintech on 12 August 2026 to automate high volume transaction matching and streamline financial operations across restaurant networks",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 649102,
      "title": "DronTech Asia 2026 exhibition gathers global autonomous technology companies in Thailand",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/drontech-asia-2026-exhibition-gathers-global-autonomous-technology",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:34:58.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/drontech-asia-2026-exhibition-gathers-global-autonomous-technology-companies-in-thailand-158600.html"
      },
      "summary": "International drone and robotics developers convened in Thailand on 12 August 2026 for DronTech Asia 2026 showcasing commercial applications uniting artificial intelligence with autonomous platform design",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 647395,
      "title": "More than 100 flights disrupted as drones shut Vietnam's busiest airport for 2 hours",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/more-than-100-flights-disrupted-as-drones-shut-vietnams-busiest",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:33:20.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/traffic/more-than-100-flights-disrupted-as-drones-shut-vietnam-s-busiest-airport-for-2-hours-5108335.html"
      },
      "summary": "Two waves of unauthorized drone activity over Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of Aug. 11 disrupted more than 100 flights, according to preliminary counts from airlines.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 649103,
      "title": "MegazoneCloud becomes first Korean Amazon Quick partner for artificial intelligence deployment",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/megazonecloud-becomes-first-korean-amazon-quick-partner-for",
      "topic": "ai",
      "section": "AI",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:30:05.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/megazonecloud-becomes-first-korean-amazon-quick-partner-for-artificial-intelligence-deployment-158597.html"
      },
      "summary": "AWS Generative AI Innovation Center selected MegazoneCloud on 12 August 2026 as South Korea s first Amazon Quick system integrator to support automated enterprise artificial intelligence agent deployments",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 649104,
      "title": "Quantinuum partners with Oracle to integrate quantum computing into cloud infrastructure",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/quantinuum-partners-with-oracle-to-integrate-quantum-computing-into",
      "topic": "tech",
      "section": "Tech",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:23:19.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/quantinuum-partners-with-oracle-to-integrate-quantum-computing-into-cloud-infrastructure-158591.html"
      },
      "summary": "Quantum computing developer Quantinuum signed a multi year strategic agreement with Oracle on 12 August 2026 to integrate hybrid quantum processing tools into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for corporate clients",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 649105,
      "title": "Cambrex invests 30 million dollars in new Italian research facility",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/cambrex-invests-30-million-dollars-in-new-italian-research-facility",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:12:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/cambrex-invests-30-million-dollars-in-new-italian-research-facility-158584.html"
      },
      "summary": "Global contract manufacturer Cambrex started construction on a 30 million dollar research and development facility at its Milan site in Italy on 11 August 2026 to expand services",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 649106,
      "title": "Arctech secures 425 megawatt solar tracking projects across Central Asia",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/arctech-secures-425-megawatt-solar-tracking-projects-across-central",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T08:02:53.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/arctech-secures-425-megawatt-solar-tracking-projects-across-central-asia-158582.html"
      },
      "summary": "Solar equipment manufacturer Arctech secured 425 megawatts of utility scale projects in Central Asia on 11 August 2026 including 325 megawatts in Kyrgyzstan and 100 megawatts in Kazakhstan",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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    {
      "id": 649107,
      "title": "Green SM launches Indonesian customer feedback program across transport services",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/green-sm-launches-indonesian-customer-feedback-program-across",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:59:13.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/green-sm-launches-indonesian-customer-feedback-program-across-transport-services-158548.html"
      },
      "summary": "Green SM launched its customer listening campaign in Indonesia on 11 August 2026 to collect passenger feedback and refine service standards across urban transport routes",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 649108,
      "title": "Hansgrohe Group marks 125th anniversary with Hong Kong commercial partnership",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/hansgrohe-group-marks-125th-anniversary-with-hong-kong-commercial",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:53:26.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/hansgrohe-group-marks-125th-anniversary-with-hong-kong-commercial-partnership-158546.html"
      },
      "summary": "Hansgrohe Group celebrated its 125th corporate anniversary on 11 August 2026 through a commercial partnership agreement with Hong Kong distributor VSC Building Products",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 642309,
      "title": "GARVEE offers 10 percent discount for autumn home promotion",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/garvee-offers-10-percent-discount-for-autumn-home-promotion",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:37:37.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/garvee-offers-10-percent-discount-for-autumn-home-promotion-158549.html"
      },
      "summary": "GARVEE introduced a 10 percent seasonal discount across its product catalogue while outlining home organisation trends for German households ahead of autumn 2026",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 642443,
      "title": "Vietnam lawmakers debate unleashing economic potential via new urban rules",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnam-lawmakers-debate-unleashing-economic-potential-via-new-urban",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:36:53.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/vietnam-lawmakers-debate-unleashing-economic-potential-via-new-urban-rules-post128804.html"
      },
      "summary": "The National Assembly yesterday debated the draft Law on Urban Development, emphasizing robust decentralization for megacities while instituting stringent, multi-layered oversight mechanisms to prevent power abuse. Draft urban law proposes private support for public administrative services Draft urban law poised to reform infrastructure financing, TOD in megacities",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 642310,
      "title": "VinFast expands Indonesian service network through local automotive partnerships",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vinfast-expands-indonesian-service-network-through-local-automotive",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:31:28.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/vinfast-expands-indonesian-service-network-through-local-automotive-partnerships-158544.html"
      },
      "summary": "VinFast expanded its authorised service outlet network across Indonesia on 11 August 2026 through strategic partnerships with established local automotive repair providers",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 646524,
      "title": "World's 3rd richest Jeff Bezos to buy stake in Liverpool",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/worlds-3rd-richest-jeff-bezos-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:25:46.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/billionaires/world-s-3rd-richest-jeff-bezos-to-buy-stake-in-liverpool-5107699.html"
      },
      "summary": "A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing a deal to acquire a stake of about one-third in Premier League club Liverpool, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 646525,
      "title": "Singapore’s data center company seeks to raise $5B in US IPO",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/singapores-data-center-company-seeks-to-raise-5b-in-us-ipo",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:25:11.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/singapore-s-data-center-company-seeks-to-raise-5b-in-us-ipo-5108153.html"
      },
      "summary": "Singapore-based data center operator DayOne Data Centers has filed for a U.S. initial public offering as it considers raising around US$5 billion amid a surge in demand for AI infrastructure.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 646526,
      "title": "Ayala Land, controlled by billionaire Jaime Zobel de Ayala’s family, sells $492M assets to its own investment trust",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ayala-land-controlled-by-billionaire-jaime-zobel-de-ayalas-family",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:24:44.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/property/ayala-land-controlled-by-billionaire-jaime-zobel-de-ayala-s-family-sells-492m-assets-to-its-own-investment-trust-5108265.html"
      },
      "summary": "Ayala Land, controlled by property and banking tycoon Jaime Zobel de Ayala and his family, plans to sell up to 30 billion pesos ($492 million) of assets to its real estate investment trust to fund operations.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 646527,
      "title": "Mooncake prices hiked by up to 20% on rising costs",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/mooncake-prices-hiked-by-up-to-20-on-rising-costs",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:24:08.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/mooncake-prices-hiked-by-up-to-20-on-rising-costs-5108249.html"
      },
      "summary": "Mooncake prices are 3-20% higher than a year ago due reportedly to higher ingredient, labor, and packaging costs.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 647396,
      "title": "Japanese chain Don Don Donki apologizes after customer finds cockroach in sushi at Singapore outlet",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/japanese-chain-don-don-donki-apologizes-after-customer-finds",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:07:52.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/japanese-chain-don-don-donki-apologizes-after-customer-finds-cockroach-in-sushi-at-singapore-outlet-5108239.html"
      },
      "summary": "Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki, known in Japan as Don Quijote, has issued an apology after a customer allegedly discovered a cockroach in sushi purchased from its Orchard Central outlet in Singapore.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 647397,
      "title": "Australia sets 'world-leading' wage and insurance rules for gig delivery workers",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/australia-sets-world-leading-wage-and-insurance-rules-for-gig",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T07:07:28.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/australia-sets-world-leading-wage-and-insurance-rules-for-gig-delivery-workers-5108279.html"
      },
      "summary": "Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job.",
      "outlets": 1,
      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
      "ai_generated": true
    },
    {
      "id": 639736,
      "title": "Vietnam durian exports to China soar",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnam-durian-exports-to-china-soar",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T05:15:36.000Z",
      "source": {
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        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-durian-exports-to-china-soar-5107869.html"
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      "summary": "China’s durian imports from Vietnam jumped by 43% to US$988 million in the first half of 2026, and the strong growth is expected to continue following a huge harvest.",
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      "id": 632971,
      "title": "Gold prices rise",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/gold-prices-rise",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T05:10:33.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/markets/gold-prices-rise-5108259.html"
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      "summary": "Vietnam gold bar prices increased Wednesday morning following a rise in global bullion rates.",
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      "id": 632972,
      "title": "Singapore’s 21-year-old gelato shop Tom’s Palette to close in October",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/singapores-21-year-old-gelato-shop-toms-palette-to-close-in-october",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T05:09:13.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/singapore-s-21-year-old-gelato-shop-tom-s-palette-to-close-in-october-5108197.html"
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      "summary": "Tom’s Palette, a popular gelato shop in Singapore, is ceasing operations in mid- to late October after 21 years of operation.",
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      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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      "id": 632973,
      "title": "Who are the richest US families in 2026?",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/who-are-the-richest-us-families-in-2026",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T05:08:55.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/billionaires/who-are-the-richest-us-families-in-2026-5107923.html"
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      "summary": "The five richest families in the U.S. have a combined fortune of more than US$943 billion, built on successful businesses spanning retail, food, agriculture, energy and consumer goods.",
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      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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      "id": 635613,
      "title": "KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse introduces 90 minutes daily outdoor play in Singapore",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/kiddiwinkie-schoolhouse-introduces-90-minutes-daily-outdoor-play-in",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:25:17.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
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      "summary": "KiddiWinkie Schoolhouse became Singapore s first preschool operator to integrate up to 90 minutes of daily outdoor play into its core early childhood curriculum",
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      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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      "id": 635614,
      "title": "UstarPay launches payment application and virtual card supporting USDT deposits",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ustarpay-launches-payment-application-and-virtual-card-supporting",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:21:15.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
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      "summary": "UstarPay launched its mobile application and virtual card infrastructure on 30 July 2026 enabling real world spending powered by Tether crypto deposits",
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      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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      "id": 635615,
      "title": "Company net profit increases 30 percent under revised operational strategy",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/company-net-profit-increases-30-percent-under-revised-operational",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:17:19.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/company-net-profit-increases-30-percent-under-revised-operational-strategy-158545.html"
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      "summary": "The group reported a 30 percent net profit increase after deepening its core business strategy to strengthen regional market competitiveness across key operating segments",
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      "original_language": null,
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      "id": 628787,
      "title": "DHL Express launches daily Shanghai Bangkok cargo flight on Boeing 767",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/dhl-express-launches-daily-shanghai-bangkok-cargo-flight-on-boeing-767",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:11:22.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/dhl-express-launches-daily-shanghai-bangkok-cargo-flight-on-boeing-767-158529.html"
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      "id": 628946,
      "title": "Expressway sections from Quang Ngai to Nha Trang to collect tolls from August 14",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:05:31.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/expressway-sections-from-quang-ngai-to-nha-trang-to-collect-tolls-from-august-14-post128796.html"
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      "summary": "The Vietnam Road Administration announced on August 11 that toll collection would begin at 2 p.m. on August 14 on five component projects of the eastern North-South Expressway project for the 2021-2025 period.",
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      "id": 628788,
      "title": "Merck expands Singapore biosafety testing laboratory to over 1 000 square metres",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/merck-expands-singapore-biosafety-testing-laboratory-to-over-1-000",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T04:03:37.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
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      "id": 628789,
      "title": "VinSpace signs SpaceX launch contract for satellite missions in 2027",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vinspace-signs-spacex-launch-contract-for-satellite-missions-in-2027",
      "topic": "science",
      "section": "Science",
      "published": "2026-08-12T03:47:36.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
        "url": "https://vir.com.vn/vinspace-signs-spacex-launch-contract-for-satellite-missions-in-2027-158523.html"
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      "illustration": null,
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      "id": 633830,
      "title": "Australian university wins Vietnam's first foreign branch campus license",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/australian-university-wins-vietnams-first-foreign-branch-campus",
      "topic": "culture",
      "section": "Culture",
      "published": "2026-08-12T03:44:07.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/australian-university-wins-vietnam-s-first-foreign-branch-campus-license-5108006.html"
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      "summary": "RMIT Saigon South has become the first foreign university branch campus licensed in Vietnam, clearing the way for the school to expand its campus and course offerings.",
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      "id": 633831,
      "title": "Thai PM suspends firearm purchase licences after school shooting",
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      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T03:38:28.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/thai-pm-suspends-firearm-purchase-licences-after-school-shooting-5108174.html"
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      "summary": "Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday suspended the issuance of permits to buy firearms and said existing licences would be reviewed, days after a 14-year-old gunman killed nine people.",
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      "id": 622403,
      "title": "Vietnamese banks accept lower profits to boost credit access for businesses",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnamese-banks-accept-lower-profits-to-boost-credit-access-for",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T01:50:59.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
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      "summary": "The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has mandated commercial banks to reduce lending rates, aiming to unblock capital flows, lower business costs, and stimulate broader economic growth. Vietnamese banks roll out cheaper credit for SMEs",
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      "id": 622404,
      "title": "Vietnam Railways transforms into Vietnam National Railway Group",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnam-railways-transforms-into-vietnam-national-railway-group",
      "topic": "business",
      "section": "Business",
      "published": "2026-08-12T01:41:42.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "SGGP English Edition Business",
        "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/vietnam-railways-transforms-into-vietnam-national-railway-group-post128791.html"
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      "summary": "Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) officially transformed into the Vietnam National Railway Group on August 11.",
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      "id": 620523,
      "title": "Man who fled Singapore to avoid jail caught at Changi Airport 24 years later",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/man-who-fled-singapore-to-avoid-jail-caught-at-changi-airport-24",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T01:01:33.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/crime/man-who-fled-singapore-to-avoid-jail-caught-at-changi-airport-24-years-later-5107936.html"
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      "summary": "A Singaporean who fled in 2002 to avoid an 18-month jail term for cheating a government agency out of a grant disbursement was caught at Changi Airport and jailed for another 14 months and three weeks on Aug. 11.",
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      "id": 620524,
      "title": "Vietnam takes steps to build seamless digital ecosystem for foreigners",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnam-takes-steps-to-build-seamless-digital-ecosystem-for-foreigners",
      "topic": "world",
      "section": "World",
      "published": "2026-08-12T01:00:45.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-takes-steps-to-build-seamless-digital-ecosystem-for-foreigners-5107859.html"
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      "summary": "From applying for e-visas and registering for digital identification to accessing online public services, Vietnam is advancing digital transformation for foreigners the country.",
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    },
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      "id": 620525,
      "title": "Vietnam hospital becomes first to use two Da Vinci Xi robots for cancer surgery",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/vietnam-hospital-becomes-first-to-use-two-da-vinci-xi-robots-for",
      "topic": "health",
      "section": "Health & Medicine",
      "published": "2026-08-12T01:00:00.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress International",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-hospital-becomes-first-to-use-two-da-vinci-xi-robots-for-cancer-surgery-5108078.html"
      },
      "summary": "Tam Anh General Hospital has become the first in Vietnam to use two Da Vinci Xi robotic systems simultaneously for cancer surgery, applying the Dual Console technique to a 73-year-old patient.",
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      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 619743,
      "title": "Philippines’ 3rd richest man Ramon Ang buys 25.68% Lopez Inc. stake amid family feud",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/philippines-3rd-richest-man-ramon-ang-buys-25-68-lopez-inc-stake-amid",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T00:18:18.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/companies/philippines-3rd-richest-man-ramon-ang-buys-25-68-lopez-inc-stake-amid-family-feud-5107693.html"
      },
      "summary": "Ramon Ang, the Philippines’ third-richest billionaire, has acquired a 25.68% stake in Lopez Inc., one of the country’s oldest business empires, which has been embroiled in a months-long family feud.",
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      "illustration": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 619744,
      "title": "World’s second richest country records higher-than-estimated Q2 GDP growth at 5.9%, raises full-year forecast",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/worlds-second-richest-country-records-higher-than-estimated-q2-gdp",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-12T00:17:27.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/world-s-second-richest-country-records-higher-than-estimated-q2-gdp-growth-at-5-9-raises-full-year-forecast-5107915.html"
      },
      "summary": "Singapore has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast after second-quarter GDP expanded 5.9% year-on-year, above an advance estimate of 5.7%.",
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      "illustration": null,
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      "id": 613031,
      "title": "Which country is Southeast Asia's second biggest beer producer?",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/which-country-is-southeast-asias-second-biggest-beer-producer",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-11T23:56:31.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/quiz/which-country-is-southeast-asia-s-second-biggest-beer-producer-5107791.html"
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      "original_language": null,
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    },
    {
      "id": 613032,
      "title": "Singaporean billionaire Lim Chap Huat sues Brookfield Asset Management for allegedly usurping $418M property deal",
      "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/singaporean-billionaire-lim-chap-huat-sues-brookfield-asset",
      "topic": "finance",
      "section": "Finance & Markets",
      "published": "2026-08-11T23:53:10.000Z",
      "source": {
        "name": "VnExpress Business",
        "url": "https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/property/singaporean-billionaire-lim-chap-huat-sues-brookfield-asset-management-for-allegedly-usurping-418m-property-deal-5107307.html"
      },
      "summary": "Billionaire Lim Chap Huat of Singaporean property firm Soilbuild Group is suing Brookfield Asset Management, accusing it of usurping a S$535.3 million (US$418.6 million) deal it had proposed as a joint venture.",
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      "illustration": null,
      "original_language": null,
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