SJC gold price rose 0.81% to VND74.4 million ($3,068.67) per tael Thursday morning, highest since Dec. 5. Gold ring price went up 0.98% to VND61.55 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Globally gold price continues its strong rebound from a near three-week low, around $1,973, …
Read More »Dollar decreases against dong
The U.S. dollar dropped slightly against the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning. Vietcombank sold the dollar at VND24,410 Thursday, down 0.04% from Wednesday. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)’s reference rate was stable at VND23,945. The dollar fell 0.12% to VND24,740 on the black market. It has increased against the dong …
Read More »Thailand’s iconic countdown destination ICONSIAM readies for 2024 riverside extravaganza – vying to be among the world’s five greatest countdowns
Over US$ 8.5 million being spent to attract the finest international and Thai performing artists, as well as launch 50,000 eco-friendly fireworks, and 2,000 drones to capture the attention of the world BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 December 2023 – Thailand’s iconic countdown destination, ICONSIAM, is preparing …
Read More »Manufacturing enterprises in Đồng Nai speed up production of Tết goods
Many supermarkets in Đồng Nai will launch promotional packages to stimulate consumption at the end of the year. VNA/VNS Photo ĐỒNG NAI – Many businesses in Đồng Nai Province are stepping up production of Tết products to meet increased demand during the 2024 New Year and Tết (Lunar New …
Read More »Enterprises cut forecasts due to gloomy outlook
A worker of Vinatex at a textile production line. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Although business results in the fourth quarter of 2023 show signs of improvement, they are not as positive as expected. This is causing many enterprises to lower their revenue and profit targets for 2023 when there …
Read More »Đà Nẵng extends procedure support for FDI enterprises
One-stop shop service at the Đà Nẵng City’s administrative centre helps businesses and local residents complete procedures. A desk of the centre is assigned to support FDI procedures. — VNS Photo Công Thành ĐÀ NẴNG — In supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) businesses, Đà Nẵng’s business support centre hosts …
Read More »Southeast Asian countries raise travel alerts amid rising Covid cases
Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia have been reimposing safety measures such as installing thermal body scanners at airports or screening foreign arrivals amid a spike in Covid cases. Indonesia has installed thermal body scanners at Jakarta’s main international airport and Batam’s ferry terminal in recent weeks to screen arriving travelers for …
Read More »Businesses benefit from RoK-funded energy efficiency project
A view of Duyên Hải Thermal Power plant in the southen province of Trà Vinh. — Photo evngenco1.com.vn HÀ NỘI — Many Vietnamese businesses have benefited from a Republic of Korea (RoK)-funded project on promoting energy efficiency investment in the industrial sector and supporting the implementation of the green growth …
Read More »Kerry Logistics Network Recognised by IR Magazine Awards – Greater China 2023 for Outstanding Achievements in Investor Relations
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 December 2023 – Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics Network’, ‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) is delighted to be recognised for its outstanding achievements in investor relations (‘IR’) by IR Magazine Awards – Greater China (the ‘Awards’) 2023. It has won the …
Read More »Hotels, travel firms struggle as domestic flights to Phu Quoc suspended
The travel and hospitality industries in Phu Quoc are feeling the pinch as the suspension of flights from Da Nang, Nha Trang and Can Tho means fewer visitors. Phan Van Manh, director of Phu Quoc Golden Dragon Travel Company, said without flights from Da Nang, Phu Quoc would certainly lose …
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