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Dollar shoots up against dong

Dollar shoots up against dong

The U.S. dollar surges against the Vietnamese dong at banks Tuesday afternoon. ACB sold the dollar 0.84% higher at VND24,100, while VIB set the rate at VND24,150, a 1.05% rise. The greenback goes up 0.83% to VND24,400 at SCB. Vietcombank sold the dollar at VND23,910, up 0.38%. The State Bank …

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Thai coffee chain Café Amazon struggles to expand in Vietnam

Thai coffee chain Café Amazon struggles to expand in Vietnam

Thai coffee chain Café Amazon, which entered Vietnam two years ago, has been slow in expanding due to intense competition and the Covid-19 pandemic stymieing its plans. With 15 outlets mostly in Ho Chi Minh City and some southern localities, it remains a world away from its biggest competitor, Highlands …

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Christina Aguilera celebrates birthday on Ha Long cruise ship

Grammy-winning singer Christina Aguilera, who is now in Vietnam for a Tuesday show, celebrated her birthday earlier in the day by exploring UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay on a helicopter tour and cruise ship. The American pop star Instagrammed a photo of herself with a birthday cake on a cruise ship …

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