The U.S. dollar slid against the Vietnamese dong Monday morning while falling against major currencies globally. Vietcombank sold the dollar at VND25,200, down 0.12% from the weekend. The greenback slid 0.04% to VND25,380 at unofficial exchange points. The State Bank of Vietnam increased its reference rate by 0.03% to VND24,261. …
Read More »Đà Lạt named most affordable tourist destination for upcoming holiday
With an average room rate of VNĐ1.45 million (US$58), Đà Lạt has been named the destination in Việt Nam that has offered the most competitive room rates during the last two months. A view of Đà Lạt Railway Station in Đà Lạt City. The city is the most affordable destination for tourists. – Photo …
Read More »International Travel Expo HCM City could become Asia’s most influential
Global industry players will take part in the International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC) to take place in HCM City from September 5 to 7. Organisers introduce the International Travel Expo HCM City (ITE HCMC) to take place in HCM City from September 5 to 7 at a …
Read More »Vietnam gold ring price inches down as global values ease from all-time high
Saigon Jewelry Company gold ring price fell 0.26% to VND78.2 million (US$3,126.75) per tael Monday morning as global bullion prices eased from a historic peak. Gold bar price was stable at VND80 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Globally, gold prices eased on Monday and …
Read More »Da Lat named most affordable tourist destination for upcoming holiday: Agoda
With an average room rate of VND1.45 million (US$58), Da Lat has been named the destination in Vietnam that has offered the most competitive room rates during the last two months, according to online travel platform Agoda. With several long weekends and holidays in August and September across Asia, including …
Read More »Auto sales rise by 19%
Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association and Hyundai Thanh Cong reported a 19% jump in sales year-on-year in July to 34,200 units. The association’s members, which include most major auto companies except Hyundai and VinFast, sold 28,920 vehicles. EV maker Vinfast only reports global sales and not its Vietnamese …
Read More »Starbucks to shut down HCMC’s only premium store
U.S. coffee chain Starbucks will shut down its only store in Ho Chi Minh City selling specialty brews next week. Starbucks Reserve Han Thuyen in District 1, where the company has delivered a “premium experience to its customers through the skills of Starbucks Coffee Masters,” will close on August 28, …
Read More »Quiz: Where is world’s most expensive private residence located?
Valued at US$2 billion, the world’s most expensive private residence covers 400,000 square feet and stands 568 feet tall, boasting three helipads, a 168-car garage, multiple pools, a theater, and a snow room.
Read More »Hà Nội enhances effectiveness of agricultural product chains
According to the Hà Nội Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the city has 159 safe agricultural and food product chains A safe vegetable production chain of Văn Đức Agricultural Service Cooperative in Gia Lâm District, one of the typical agricultural production chains in Hà Nội. — Photo courtesy of …
Read More »Kenanga Futures Launches “Mastering Futures” Campaign to Empower Traders
Kenanga Futures Launches “Mastering Futures” Campaign to Empower Traders KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2024 – Kenanga Futures Sdn Bhd (“Kenanga Futures“) proudly announces its latest nationwide initiative, “Mastering Futures”. The campaign, running until 15 November 2024, is dedicated to educating and equipping beginner traders …
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