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Numerous issuing organisations, notably those in the real estate sector, have sought debt restructuring for both principal and bond interest payments. Concerns persist over corporate bond issuers meeting repayment obligations. — Photo PLO HÀ NỘI — Bond default risks are inevitable across markets and investors must exercise responsibility and thorough understanding before embarking on …

International culinary magazine TasteAtlas has unveiled its list of the world’s top mushroom dishes, with Vietnam’s jellied pork and pork rind soup earning 46th and 60th spots. The ranking is based on nearly 626,000 user ratings on the TasteAtlas website as of Aug. 16, with over 441,000 recognized as legitimate …

Thailand is consolidating its position as the leading supplier of durians to China, reported the South China Morning Post. Shipments of fresh durians from Thailand to China – the world’s top consumer of the pungent fruits – rebounded in the second quarter after a drop earlier this year. It is …

This Asian economy offers its athletes $768,000 for winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to Forbes.

Over 30,000 food and beverage outlets closed down in the first half of 2024 as consumers cut down on visits to cafes, a company that consults the industry said. There were 304,700 food and beverage outlets as of June-end, down 3.9% from the end of last year, iPOS said in …

Singapore’s planned SGD6,000 (US$4,500) unemployment support will give workers who lose their jobs additional time to find or train for better opportunities, but more fine-tuning is needed to ensure efficiency, analysts say. The maximum support amount indicates that the government aims to strike a balance between providing meaningful support and …

APAS “5G-enabled Autonomous People Mover Service in a Residential Park” Private Housing Estate to Host Groundbreaking Field Test of Self-driving Right-Hand Drive Vehicle HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2024 – The Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre (APAS) announced that “5G-enabled Autonomous People Mover …

Vinhomes: Elevating Vietnam’s real estate standards through innovation HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2024 – Vinhomes has redefined urban living in Vietnam, creating exceptional residential spaces that seamlessly blend luxury, technology, and community. With a portfolio of 29 projects across eight provinces and cities, the company …

Stella’s First-Half Net Profit Surges 54% and Cash Balance Doubles Board Approves Plan to Return US$180 million to Shareholders over Three Years in Addition to Normal Dividend Highlights: Shipment volume increased by 12.3%, led by Sports category Revenue increased by 7.5% to US$770.0 million Further enhanced customer portfolio Gross profit …

Innovative Vitality Boosts the Development of Hebei-Xiong’an XIONG’AN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2024 – Over the past seven years since its establishment, Xiong’an New Area in Hebei Province, north China, has intensified efforts to relieve Beijing of functions non-essential to its role as China’s capital, with …