Finance

Google Wallet now brings even more notifications to your lock screen

Retail Asia 17/04/2025 No Comments

Google Wallet is getting new features and improvements all the time, which is quite surprising for an app that was initially designed as a simple digital wallet. Over the years,…

Goldman Sachs Benefits from the Turbulence

Retail Asia 17/04/2025 No Comments

The Wall Street bank increased its profits significantly in the first quarter. The high volatility boosted trading income. Goldman Sachs increased its profit in the first quarter of 2025 by 15…

How the Banking Industry Drives Switzerland’s Economic Power

Retail Asia 14/04/2025 No Comments

The banking association Swiss Banking has presented a study that underscores the importance of the financial industry for the Swiss economy. To ensure this remains the case, prudent strategic decisions…

China pressures Shein against shifting its supply chain

Retail Asia 09/04/2025 No Comments

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is facing opposition from the Chinese government over its plans to shift some production out of the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.…

Gold prices set new records twice in one day

Retail Asia 01/04/2025 No Comments

Vietnam gold prices kept climbing to new historic peaks on Monday afternoon after setting records in the morning. Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price rose 0.3% to a record VND101.8…

Stocks close 4th session in red

Retail Asia 01/04/2025 No Comments

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.80% to 1,306.86 points Monday for the fourth session in a row. The index closed 10.60 points lower after dropping 6.35 points in the previous session.…

UBS Secures Key Regulatory Win in China

Retail Asia 31/03/2025 No Comments

Swiss bank UBS is strengthening its presence in China after receiving regulatory approval to acquire a local securities firm fully. UBS will acquire an additional 33 percent stake in UBS Securities…

Blackrock Launches ‘Swiss’ Bitcoin ETP in Europe

Retail Asia 27/03/2025 No Comments

On Tuesday, Blackrock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP, providing European investors with access to Bitcoin without the need to directly trade or hold the cryptocurrency. The securities are backed by Bitcoin held…

Stocks start week in green

Retail Asia 27/03/2025 No Comments

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.64% to 1,330.32 points Monday. The index closed 8.44 points higher after dropping 2.05 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock…

Dollar rises against dong

Retail Asia 26/03/2025 No Comments

The U.S. dollar edged up against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning while it hit a three-week high against major peers. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,820, up 0.04% from Monday.…

Your Apple Wallet is about to get much better

Retail Asia 18/03/2025 No Comments

As we await the stable release of iOS 18.4 in April, the beta versions are already giving us a solid preview of what’s coming. The latest beta release reveals a useful new feature for…

Google Wallet becomes even more useful for people in the US

Retail Asia 24/02/2025 No Comments

Google Wallet is already the most important digital wallet for Android users in the United States. The app has evolved a lot in the last couple of years and is…

Gold prices plummet from peak

Retail Asia 13/02/2025 No Comments

Vietnam gold bar price fell to VND90.2 million (US$3,524.13) per tael Wednesday morning, down 2.28% from the record high it reached the previous day. It reached an all-time high of VND92.3 million…

New Instagram feature to entice TikTok users also compromises privacy

Retail Asia 20/01/2025 No Comments

It is highly likely that within a few hours TikTok will cease operations in the U.S. In an effort to capitalize on this golden opportunity Instagram is adding a new feature to…

The time for a new Apple Card issuer might finally be near

Retail Asia 17/01/2025 No Comments

It’s 2025 and the Apple Card saga is still unfolding. Last year, reports surfaced that talks between Apple and JPMorgan Chase had picked up, possibly signaling a move away from the current…

Warning Signals from the Crypto Valley

Retail Asia 14/01/2025 No Comments

As a Crypto-Nation, Switzerland has made headlines for many years. However, the tide may be turning now. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will move into the White House for the…

Stocks rise in first session of the year

Retail Asia 03/01/2025 No Comments

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.23% to 1,269.71 points Thursday in the first session of 2025 while Asian shares began the year slightly lower. The index closed 2.93 points higher after…

Vietcombank Remittance named best remittance company in Vietnam

Retail Asia 31/12/2024 No Comments

Vietcombank Remittance was honored as “Remittance Company of the Year – Vietnam” for the third consecutive time by Asian Banking & Finance on Dec. 24. This achievement affirms the quality…

Stocks fail to sustain 2-month high

Retail Asia 27/12/2024 No Comments

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.09% to 1,272.87 points Thursday, after hitting a two-month peak in the previous session. The index closed 1.2 points lower after gaining 13.68 points in the…

Vietnamese investors turn to Bitcoin as it crosses psychological $100,000 mark

Retail Asia 18/12/2024 No Comments

As Bitcoin hovers around the US$100,000 mark, many investors are embracing cryptocurrency to diversify their portfolios. Lam Vu, inspired by a friend’s success in Bitcoin investments, recently sought his advice.…

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