Durian exports aim for US$4 billion in 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment announced strong growth in durian production and export capacity, with China approvals pending.
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Digital finance market expands amid rising risks
Ho Chi Minh City hosts a conference on digital transformation in financial transactions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
Techcombank helps foreign investors unlock growth opportunities in Vietnam
Amid rising foreign investment Techcombank is advancing its support for foreign invested companies in Vietnam with tailored banking solutions
Techcombank helps foreign investors unlock growth opportunities in Vietnam
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…
Capricorn Mutual deploys Duck Creek platform to automate core insurance processes
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
Hungry Jack s partners with Trintech to automate transaction reconciliation operations
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…
More than 100 flights disrupted as drones shut Vietnam's busiest airport for 2 hours
Two waves of unauthorized drone activity over Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of Aug.
Vietnam lawmakers debate unleashing economic potential via new urban rules
The National Assembly yesterday debated the draft Law on Urban Development, emphasizing robust decentralization for megacities while instituting stringent, multi-layered oversight mechanisms to…
Gold prices rise
Vietnam gold bar prices increased Wednesday morning following a rise in global bullion rates.
Singapore’s 21-year-old gelato shop Tom’s Palette to close in October
Tom’s Palette, a popular gelato shop in Singapore, is ceasing operations in mid- to late October after 21 years of operation.
Expressway sections from Quang Ngai to Nha Trang to collect tolls from August 14
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…
Vietnamese banks accept lower profits to boost credit access for businesses
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.
Man who fled Singapore to avoid jail caught at Changi Airport 24 years later
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…
Vietnam takes steps to build seamless digital ecosystem for foreigners
From applying for e-visas and registering for digital identification to accessing online public services, Vietnam is advancing digital transformation for foreigners the country.
Vietnam's labor federation backs seven-day Lunar New Year holiday for 2027
The Vietnam General Confederation of Labor has endorsed a seven-day holiday for Lunar New Year 2027, running from February 4 through February 10, according to a document issued on August 11.
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