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  President Thưởng confers the first-class Labour Order to the local Party Committee, administration and people. — VNA/VNS Photo HẬU GIANG — The Mekong Delta province of Hậu Giang should capitalise on its strengths for fast and sustainable growth while making contributions to regional and national development, President Võ Văn Thưởng said on January 1. The …

  A digital banking kiosk of Agribank. The central bank will focus on ensuring adequate capital for the economy while also keeping bad debts from rising. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt HÀ NỘI — Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Việt Nam (SBV) Đào Minh Tú said at the press …

Continuing its journey of the “Bridges to Knowledge” project, Bridgestone Vietnam built and inaugurated the 10th bridge, Truong Tho in Soc Trang, on Dec. 27. The project was implemented by Bridgestone Tire Sales Vietnam Limited Liability Company to realize Empowerment (Committed to contributing to a society that ensures accessibility and …

The expert mentions several ways to prove income as a freelancer, such as savings accounts, real estate assets, cars, business financial reports or life insurance contracts. Question from reader Van Lam: I currently have about VND2 billion (US$82,026) and want to buy an apartment priced at nearly VND3 billion. This …

Malaysia has surpassed China to become the biggest feeder market for Thailand tourism in 2023 with 4.56 million arrivals. Chinese tourists came in second with 3.51 million, followed by South Koreans (1.65 million), Indians (1.62 million), and Russians (1.48 million), according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Travel between Malaysia …

The sales of beach villas, townhouses and condotels fell to a 10-year low and inventories rose in 2023, and the situation is expected to persist through 2024. The CEO of a company that is building of more than 300 condotels in the central Khanh Hoa Province said in the first …

The T2 international terminal at Da Nang Airport has become the first and the only terminal in Vietnam to be certified as a 5-star airport by international airport rating agency Skytrax. It came nine months after the airport received a 4-star rating from Skytrax thanks to its efforts in improving …

McDonald’s Malaysia has filed a lawsuit seeking US$1.31 million in damages from a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for “false and defamatory statements.” Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd (GAR), which is the licencee of McDonald’s in Malaysia, is suing the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia movement, claiming that BDS …

Ho Chi Minh City’s economic outlook is estimated to improve in the second half of the year, but challenges will remain in the first, according to a new report. Changes in monetary policies often have quick impacts on the city, which is often referred to as Vietnam’s economic locomotive, and …

Dealers will begin selling VF 8, followed by VF 6, VF 7, and VF 9. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — VinFast, Việt Nam’s first electric vehicle maker, on January 2 announced the signing of agreements with its five dealers in four US states, bringing customers opportunities to experience VinFast …