On Friday morning, gold prices in Vietnam saw a significant rise, in sync with the worldwide increase in gold rates, marking the first weekly gain in the past five weeks. The key driver behind this surge was the gold bar price offered by Saigon Jewelry…
AS Watson Group, a leading global health and beauty retailer, has announced the promotion of Queennie Fung to the position of General Manager of Group Corporate Communications. In this role, Fung will be responsible for overseeing the company’s brand…
Vietnam has made significant strides in its food export sector with its first shipment of ready-to-eat poultry eggs to Japan. The delivery was facilitated by Vinh Thanh Dat Food (VFood) on Thursday, following an extensive collaboration with a Japanese…
Vietnam’s gold market saw a modest rise in prices on Saturday, ending the week on a slightly high note. The day observed a 0.34% increase in the prices of gold bars from Saigon Jewelry Company, which closed at VND147.2 million (US$5,594.85) per tael. This…
In the most recent 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Malaysia’s standing significantly improved, moving up eight spots to claim the 15th place. This notable advancement represents the country’s greatest leap in recent years. The International Institute…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight arm of the prominent Emirates airline, recently announced the commencement of weekly freighter flights to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, starting from 16 June 2026. In what marks the company’s first foray into Central…
Spanish fashion retailer Zara has expanded its presence in China by launching a state-of-the-art flagship store on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. The new establishment reflects a strategic shift by its parent company, Inditex, towards larger retail spaces in prime…
The Chinese home-dining retailer, Guoquan, is planning to extend its business to Hong Kong. This move signifies the company’s first initiative outside Mainland China, aligning with their international expansion plans. The retailer anticipates the launch of…
Luckin Coffee, a leading coffee chain in China, recently celebrated a significant expansion mark. The brand’s international presence now spans over 35,000 locations across the globe. This development underscores Luckin’s rapid growth both in its home country…
In a strategic move to bolster its global standing, Asics Corporation has announced plans to bifurcate its Onitsuka Tiger business into an independent, wholly owned subsidiary, effective from January 1. This segment will transition to a newly conceived…
VinFast, a prominent electric car manufacturer, has unveiled a bold strategy to supply one million electric vehicles (EVs) to Green SM, a rising ride-hailing service, by 2030. In addition to this, the deal stipulates the addition of four million electric…
Asian private equity firm, ZWC Partners, has recently made an investment in the South Korea-based company, Iicombined, the force behind the renowned eyewear brand, Gentle Monster. This move is part of the firm’s plan to expedite its global expansion across…
Deel, the global workforce management company, is set to intensify its focus on digital assets as it unveils a stablecoin wallet. This innovative solution is intended to support contractors in emerging economies by maintaining the value of their income,…
Tencent, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, has extended its cross-border payment service, TenPay Global, to non-Chinese citizens. This move allows overseas individuals to send money directly into China and avail themselves of WeChat-related services.…
In Vietnam, the price of gold took a hit on Wednesday morning, coinciding with a global decrease in bullion rates. Saigon Jewelry Company, a prominent gold dealer, experienced a 0.32% drop in the price of their gold bars. This translated to a new rate of…
On Wednesday morning, the U.S. dollar experienced an increase in its strength against the Vietnamese dong, while it observed stable trading with significant global currencies. The Vietnamese commercial joint-stock bank, Vietcombank, noted a 0.02% increase in…