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The relocation project for residents at Long Thanh International Airport has been granted an additional VND966 billion ($39.61 million), which had been inaccessible up until now due to red tape. The decision on the new funding was signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai Thursday. The total cost of …

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.57% to 1,150.72 points Thursday as it remained at the highest since Oct. 13. The index closed 6.55 points higher after gaining 12.45 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange increased by 72% to VND25.29 trillion ($1.04 billion). The VN-30 …

Small and middle-cap stocks outperformed blue chips in Vietnam’s 2023 market, with Vietnam Southern Food Corporation’s VSF soaring eightfold. The VN30 basket, comprised of the country’s 30 largest stocks, closed the year with a 12% gain, compared to a 33% surge in middle-cap and 30% in small-cap stocks, according to …

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 January 2024 – ONYX Hospitality Group, the prominant management company in Southeast Asia specialising in hotels & resorts, serviced apartments and luxury residences, proudly manages four distinctive properties in Malaysia. These include the well-established Amari Johor Bahru, the lively OZO Georgetown Penang, …

Vietnam disbursed VND580 trillion ($23.78 billion) in public investment last year, 82% of the set goal by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. High disbursement rates of 85-95% were recorded among the State Bank of Vietnam, Ministry of Transport, and Ministry of Defense. Localities that posted a 90% or higher rate …

Global citizenship financial advisory firm Arton Capital has placed the Vietnamese passport at 73rd place with access to 70 destinations in the latest 2024 ranking, standing behind most of its Southeast Asian neighbors. It ranked 199 passports from around the world based on how many countries their holders can visit …

Travel searches for Bangkok soared by 200% on Chinese travel platforms following the announcement of a permanent visa waiver between China and Thailand. Thai Prime Minister SretthaThavisin said on Tuesday that Thailand and China would permanently waive visa requirements for each other’s citizens from next March as both countries seek …

Hanoi’s weekend offerings encompass cinematic, jazz, and culinary experiences, providing a diverse agenda for those seeking a mix of entertainment and gastronomy in the new year. Weekend fair: New Year edition The event “Weekend Vol.14” is taking place this weekend in Dong Da District. This fair offers nearly 60 diverse …

Property developer Vinhomes plans to start operating a 240-hectare urban complex at a cost of VND23.3 trillion (US$958,850) in the northern port city of Hai Phong in 2026. To come up in the suburban districts of Duong Kinh and Kien Thuy, its layout has been approved by city authorities. It …

SonicWall doubles-down on its cloud-security platform for the modern, remote workforce with its acquisition of Banyan Security SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 January 2024 – SonicWall, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced the acquisition of Banyan Security, a leading provider of security service edge (SSE) solutions for the …