In Vietnam, gold prices rebounded on Wednesday morning from a four-month low, invigorated by a surge in global bullion rates. Saigon Jewelry Company saw an increase of 1.52% in its gold bar price, climbing to VND167.5 million (US$6,365.32) per tael. This…
Catherine Simmons, a significant figure in the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, shared her insights following a recent delegation visit to Hanoi. Simmons discussed the importance of the visit, the financial sector’s key messages, and Citi’s future forecasts for…
Vietjet is rolling out a major Summer 2026 promotion, offering 11 million tickets with discounts of up to 100% on base fares. Promotional fares are available for booking from now until 00:59 on 8 May 2026. As part of the campaign, Vietjet is offering 10…
China’s leading convenience store chain, Meiyijia, is propelling its expansion into Southeast Asia with the launch of its first stores in Vietnam under a fresh international brand, Ohmee. Marking the company’s maiden retail venture beyond China, three stores…
In the first quarter, Vietnam Airlines experienced a surge in pre-tax profits, reaching over VND4.5 trillion (US$171 million), a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. This substantial growth is attributed to high demand during the Tet holiday…
Despite steep rent discounts offered by landlords, numerous stores in prime retail locations in Hanoi are shutting down, unable to withstand the pressure from the burgeoning e-commerce industry. Last month, Thai Hoang, a 39-year-old retailer, abandoned his…
On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar experienced an increase against the Vietnamese dong while maintaining its strength against major global currencies. The Vietnamese commercial bank, Vietcombank, ended up selling the U.S. dollar at VND26,368, marking a 0.008%…
On Wednesday, gold prices in Vietnam experienced a slight downturn, while globally, gold rates maintained relative stability. Saigon Jewelry Company observed a 0.9% decrement in its gold bar prices, settling at VND166 million, or approximately US$6,298.97,…
As the week concluded, the price of gold in Vietnam exhibited an upward trend on Saturday morning, even though the precious metal ended the week with a 2% drop in value. The price of gold bars from Saigon Jewelry Company increased by 0.48%, reaching a new…
On Thursday afternoon, gasoline prices in Vietnam plunged to their lowest levels since March 5, marking the fifth consecutive session of declines. The most commonly used fuel, RON95, dipped 0.69% to VND22,880 (US$0.87) per liter. Fuel Price Drops Biofuel E5…
A recent agreement has paved the way for Vietnamese pomelos and lemons to be exported to China. This phytosanitary requirements protocol was formalized between Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the General Administration of Customs of…
On Thursday, diesel prices in Vietnam experienced a significant drop of 5.8%, reaching VND31,040 (US$1.18) per liter. This is the lowest price point for diesel since March 20. Conversely, gasoline prices saw a minor increase. The most commonly used fuel,…
Vietjet is giving international travellers more reasons to visit Vietnam this season, with a limited-time promotion offering 20kg of free checked baggage on eligible direct international flights between Vietnam and selected overseas destinations. Available…
Vietjet will launch a new direct service between Nha Trang and Singapore from 1 June 2026, further expanding air connectivity between Singapore and Vietnam’s popular coastal destinations. The service marks Vietjet’s fifth direct route between the two…
The initial two months of 2026 witnessed a 14% annual increase in Vietnam’s dragon fruit exports, amounting to US$108.5 million. This surge was primarily driven by a significant hike in deliveries to Thailand and the Middle East. Vietnam’s Dragon Fruit Export…
On Wednesday, there was an uptick in Vietnam’s gold prices as global bullion rates experienced a slight decrease. The gold bar price from Saigon Jewelry Company witnessed an increase of 0.87%, reaching VND174.5 million (US$6,626.79) per tael. This valuation…
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