Recently, an influx of imported goods exhibiting signs of being dumped or subsidised has caused significant harm to several domestic manufacturing industries. Fortunately, the implementation of well-considered trade defence measures, in line with international obligations, has not only shielded these industries from unfair competition but also fostered their development and …
Read More »Domestic airfares increase by up to 20% during National Day holidays
Airfares to domestic tourist destinations during the four-day National Day holiday break, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, have increased by 10-20% compared to regular days but remained lower than the peak summer season. Kim Tuyet, a resident of Hanoi, planned to travel to Da Nang during the holiday before …
Read More »Gasoline prices dip to 15-month low
Vietnam gasoline prices on Thursday fell to the lowest level since May last year. The popular fuel RON95 dropped 2.47% to VND21,310 (US$0.85) per liter. Biofuel E5 RON92 declined by 2.20% to VND20,420. Diesel went down 2.20% to VND19,140. In the last seven days, fuel prices were influenced by ceasefire …
Read More »Vietnam stocks slip as Asian shares stabilized
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index fell 0.10% to 1,282.78 points Thursday after four sessions in the green while Asian stocks went flat. The index closed 1.27 points lower after gaining 11.50 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange decreased by 24% to VND15.61 trillion (US$626 million). …
Read More »Dollar gains against dong, stumbles globally
The U.S. dollar on Thursday rose slightly against the Vietnamese dong morning but dipped to the lowest in a year globally. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,120, up 0.08% from Wednesday. The State Bank of Vietnam lowered its rate by 0.004% to VND24,245. Unofficial exchange points kept their exchange rate …
Read More »Chinese Game ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ drives Sony PS5 console sales to double
The launch of the action role-playing game “Black Myth: Wukong” has boosted Sony’s PS5 console sales in China, with transactions on the Tmall e-commerce platform rising by over 100% year-on-year. A character similar to the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the action role-playing game “Black Myth: Wukong.” Photo from Black …
Read More »Viettel award for breakthrough technology ideas
The highest award went to the idea of developing an application to support refugees in Burundi. The highest award this year, Best of Innovative-me 2024, belongs to the Lumitel human resources group, the Viettel brand in Burundi. — Photo courtesy of Viettel HÀ NỘI —The Military Industry and Telecoms Group …
Read More »New products hoped to drive HCM City’s night economy
A new night food street, to make its debut in HCM City’s District 7 on August 30, is expected to be a new driver for the development of the city’s night economy. Sky Garden night food street to make its debut in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 on …
Read More »Oil and gas industry urged to promote green transition
The oil and gas industry should look to develop renewable and new energies to create breakthrough developments and ensure sustainability in line with green transition and digital transformation, Chairman of the Central Economic Commission and Deputy Prime Minister Trần Lưu Quang said. An oil rig of PetroVietnam. The oil and …
Read More »Singapore Sun by Dale Chihuly Shines at One Holland Village
Singapore Sun by Dale Chihuly Shines at One Holland Village Illuminating a collection of seven artworks by renowned artists and eight public art benches by designers – offering shoppers and art enthusiasts a unique community-inspired artistic experience SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2024 – One Holland Village …
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