This country hosted over 1 million international students at colleges and universities during the 2022-2023 academic year, contributing over US$40 billion to the national economy.
Read More »Fruit, vegetable exports up sharply in seven months
The strong growth in exports during the first seven months of this year showed that the quality of Vietnamese fruits and vegetables has been improved to meet the export markets’ requirements. Việt Nam’s fresh coconuts. China is a potential market for Vietnamese coconuts with demand of 2.6 billion fresh coconuts …
Read More »State to focus on managing its investments
Representatives from the MoF and the SBV said the state agencies appreciate contributions from credit institutions and state-owned enterprises across the country. Lê Anh Xuân, deputy director of the Department of Finance and Accounting of the State Bank of Vietnam. — VGP Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Finance …
Read More »Dollar inches up over dong, stays flat globally
The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning but was steady against major currencies as investors were watching for signs of rate cuts from the U.S. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,290, up 0.04% from Monday. The State Bank of Vietnam kept its reference rate unchanged at VND24,256. …
Read More »Vietnam gold prices jump as global demand picks up
Vietnam gold bar price surged 1.91% to a three-week high of VND80 million ($3,184.08) per tael Tuesday morning as demand for the safe-haven metal heats up globally. Gold ring price inched up 0.39% to VND77.9 million per tael. Globally gold prices rose by more than 1% on Monday to hit …
Read More »Rising costs, falling global prices worry rice exporters
Rice exporters face the likelihood of losses this year as input costs rise and export prices fall. Paddy now costs VND9,200 per kilogram at the farm gate, up 5.7% from July, according to the Vietnam Food Association. Farmers said declining output due to unfavorable weather has forced them to hike …
Read More »Shares of Hoa Binh Construction, HAGL Agrico to be delisted
Hoa Binh Construction (HBC) and agriculture producer HAGL Agrico (HNG) will be delisted from Vietnam’s biggest exchange on Sep. 6 due to substantial losses sustained over several years. The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) has announced that 347 million HBC shares and 1.1 billion HNG shares will be removed …
Read More »Thai tourists turn away from South Korea amid strict immigration complaints
The number of Thai tourists to South Korea has decreased sharply for the past six months amid strict immigration rules, prompting them to flock to visa-free countries like Japan and China. The number of Thai visitors to South Korea in the first half of this year fell by 19.1% year-on-year …
Read More »Oldest brother and his wife secretly seize youngest sibling’s inheritance
Inheritance distribution is more likely to transpire amicably if heirs are well-mannered and financially stable. I believe that siblings who receive a good education and moral upbringing are more likely to handle inheritance disputes well. Additionally, each sibling’s financial status is also an important factor. This is my family’s story …
Read More »Việt Nam coffee prices decline amid market fluctuations
At the beginning of the week, coffee prices continued their downward trend, averaging at VNĐ118,400 (US$4.75) per kilogramme in the Central Highlands. Coffee growers choose coffee beans for exports in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — At the beginning of the week, coffee …
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