Some 4,500 workers in Singapore were retrenched in April-June, the highest quarterly figure in more than five years, driven by…
Read MoreDollar weakens against dong
The U.S. dollar slipped against the Vietnamese dong Monday morning as it fell against the yen after joint intervention by…
Read MoreUS to make visa bond program permanent for people from 50 countries, including Cambodia
The U.S. State Department will make permanent a visa bond program that could require applicants from 50 countries, mostly from…
Read MoreGold prices gain
Gold bullion prices in Vietnam rose Monday morning amid gains in the global market.
Read MoreDragon fruit prices shoot up as rains affect yield
Prolonged rains have hit dragon fruit output and doubled farm-gate prices since May to VND15,000 (US$0.57) per kilogram.
Read More5 killed, 41 missing after Indonesian passenger vessel fire
At least five people were killed and 41 remained missing after the passenger ferry KMP Mutiara Sentosa II off Indonesia's…
Read MoreFloods, whirlwinds kill 3 children in northern Vietnam
Floods and severe weather between July 31 and Aug. 2 left three children dead, one adult injured, and caused widespread…
Read MoreVietnam only Southeast Asian country with declining gold demand in Q2
Vietnam was the only country in Southeast Asia with a declining gold bar and coin demand in the second quarter,…
Read MoreHo Chi Minh City lays groundwork for English as second language in schools
Ho Chi Minh City is building on nearly three decades of experience in English-language education as it prepares to gradually…
Read MoreLong Thanh Airport’s passenger terminal is 70% complete for year-end operation
Contractors are stepping up work on key construction packages at Long Thanh International Airport, with priority given to completing the…
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