SJC gold price gained 0.15% to VND67.7 million ($2,884.53) per tael Thursday morning, highest since November 25. Gold ring price inched down 0.09% to VND55.5 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Global gold prices inched higher on Thursday as investors weighed the chances of the …
Read More »Binh Dinh’s fermented pork specialty: coming soon for Tet!
If you’re an adventurous eater, then try tre tron – Binh Dinh Province’s traditional mixture of fermented shredded pork meat, kumquat juice, beef and garlic. The dish is most commonly seen on holidays and is one of Binh Dinh natives’ favorite Lunar New Year (Tet) dishes. The main ingredient is …
Read More »iPhone 14 prices drop by $21-84
Distributors are lowering the prices of the iPhone 14 by as much as VND2 million ($85) to lure more buyers during the busy Tet New Year holiday, which begins this week. The price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max with 128 GB will fall from VND31.8 million to VND29.8 million. …
Read More »Ministry wants higher tax for lottery winnings
The Ministry of Justice has proposed that the 10% tax on winnings from lotteries, games and contests be increased as it is lower than in many other countries. Vietnam has a fixed tax of 10% for any winning income that exceeds VND10 million ($426.62), but many have proposed that this …
Read More »HCMC costliest for industrial land lease
HCMC had the highest industrial land rentals last year at $180-300 per square meter per term amid a general supply shortage in southern localities. It was followed by the neighboring provinces of Long An, Binh Duong and Dong Nai, where prices were $100-275, according to a recent report by the …
Read More »Used goods find few takers amid dampened Tet shopping spirit
Online sellers of secondhand goods are finding few takers as people are tightening their purse strings after a year of economic challenges. Anh Duyen in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 3 listed 10 items for sale on social media, but a brand-new skin care product was the only thing could …
Read More »AI solutions help reduce traffic accidents
VinAI’s Driver Technology Software provides drivers with a 360-degree view of all surroundings, including blind spots, to help avoid traffic accidents. At the recent 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (U.S.), VinAI showcased two smart driving features – Automatic Mirror Adjustment (AMA) and Jelly View, a 360-degree view …
Read More »Coach Park gets lifetime tickets from Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam’s head football coach, Park Hang-seo, and his wife, Choe Sang Ah, have received lifetime business class tickets from Vietnam Airlines for every flight between South Korea and Vietnam. The tickets, which allow Park and his wife to travel unlimited times between the two countries, were given as a gift …
Read More »Gold nears 2-month high
SJC gold price climbed 0.15% to VND67.6 million per tael Wednesday afternoon, highest since November 26. Gold ring price went up 0.18% to VND55.55 million. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Global gold prices, however, inched lower on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar firmed, while expectations of a …
Read More »Gojek Vietnam hires new general manager
Ride-hailing and delivery company Gojek has appointed Sumit Rathor as the new general manager of its Vietnam operation. Rathor takes over from Duc Phung, co-founder and former general manager of Gojek Vietnam since 2020, who has chosen to seek new professional challenges outside the organization, according to a company statement. …
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