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Vietnam tourism searches grow at world’s 6th fastest rate

The search volume for Vietnam’s tourism via Google’s market trend tracking tool grew 75% in 2023, ranking 6th in the world, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). Thailand ranked 10th, Indonesia 11th, Malaysia 12th, and the Philippines 14th. The 10 countries with the highest number of tourism-related …

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Sea shipping firm expects lower demand in 2024

Sea shipping firm expects lower demand in 2024

Vietnam Maritime Corp (VIMC) is bracing for a downturn in sea shipping demand this year due to escalating global geopolitical tensions adversely impacting the sector. CEO Nguyen Canh Tinh highlighted at a company meeting on Thursday that a range of factors, including drought conditions in the Panama Canal and increasing …

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Should I borrow $41,000 to buy a second house?

Should I borrow $41,000 to buy a second house?

With good finances, borrowing to own a residence that offers a higher quality of life is a sound decision, the expert advises. Question from reader Bang Lang: I am over 40 years old, married with two children and living in a two-story house with a floor area of 50 square …

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Vietnam navigates economic headwinds in 2023: PM

Vietnam navigates economic headwinds in 2023: PM

Vietnam’s economy overcame headwinds in 2023 to achieve strong growth compared to other countries in the region, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said. The country had to face adverse external and internal difficulties last year, but the government managed to be flexible and overcame the obstacles, the PM told …

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Vietnamese businesses seek to retain domestic customers

Customers shops at Co.opmart in HCM CIty. Việt Nam’s textile and garment industry must walk on two feet, not only focusing on the international but also on the domestic market. — Photo co-opmart.com.vn HÀ NỘI — After successfully conquering international markets, many businesses have returned to conquer the domestic market …

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VN-Index closes sixth session in green

VN-Index closes sixth session in green

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.34% to 1,154.68 points Friday in its sixth consecutive session gaining. The index closed 3.96 points higher after gaining 6.55 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange decreased by 36% to VND16.30 trillion ($668.85 million). The VN-30 basket, comprising the …

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