The State Bank of Vietnam on Tuesday set its reference exchange rate at a new high of VND25,617 per U.S. dollar.

The U.S. dollar went up against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning.

Vietnam gold prices fell Tuesday morning, following a tumble of the precious metal in the previous session.

A foreign man and woman were arrested approximately an hour after stealing three gold bracelets worth VND208 million (US$7,700) from a shop owner in Dak Lak Province.

The number of centenarians across Japan topped 100,000 for the first time, the health ministry said Tuesday.

Many roads in Hanoi remained jammed for 2-3 km as people got stuck during rush hours after rain eased from 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

With a combined fortune of US$22.9 billion, Singapore’s five richest real estate billionaires are led by brothers Philip and Robert Ng of Far East Organization.

Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, hosted an official welcome ceremony for King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana in Hanoi on Tuesday morning.

Durian exporters and farmers in Malaysia say Chinese buyers are growing more familiar with the fruit and are seeking out other varieties besides the popular Musang King and Black Thorn.

Coal miner PT Bayan Resources, founded by Singapore-born Indonesian billionaire Low Tuck Kwong, and ​three of its subsidiaries have declared force ‌majeure on their coal supply obligations.

Hanoi is seeking public opinions on a revised riverfront zoning plan whose centerpiece is a 109-story tower on the right bank of the Red River.

A U.S. federal judge on Monday postponed implementation of a Trump administration policy that would impose stricter limits on how long foreign students and journalists can study or work in the United States, the world’s largest economy.

Thailand’s economy is now projected to grow 2.5% this year, up from an earlier forecast of 2%, supported by stronger exports and investment linked to artificial intelligence.

Ho Chi Minh City needs tens of thousands of highly skilled technical workers for urban railway projects that are already under way or taking shape, while the current workforce meets only a small portion of the demand.

Arsenale, an Italian leader in luxury rail tourism, has reached an agreement to acquire a strategic 33% stake in SJourney, a luxury tourist train brand in Vietnam.

A five-room flat in Singapore, the most expensive prime residential market in Southeast Asia, has secured a buyer for SGD1.72 million (US$1.35 million), closely approaching the highest level in the city-state’s public housing record.

I live in a house gifted by my parents, but an inheritance dispute is a constant fear as ownership has not been transferred to me.

Traders in HCMC are selling Vietnamese-grown Musang King durians to retailers for VND140,000 (US$5.39) per kilogram, up nearly 56% from two weeks ago.

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida piloted their own aircraft into Hanoi on Monday afternoon, beginning a state visit to Vietnam.

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Electric vehicle maker Tesla has established its Vietnam entity, Tesla Motors Vietnam, with a charter capital of VND77.6 billion (US$3 million).

Market breadth remained firmly negative, with 229 stocks declining against 85 gainers.

The event reportedly carries practical significance in celebration of the establishment of Quảng Ninh City (September 1, 2026).

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm on Monday stressed that grand national aspirations must be translated into reality through sound vision, well-grounded decisions and responsible action.

The upcoming fair will bring together manufacturers, technology suppliers, investors, policymakers, buyers, and industry leaders from Việt Nam and around the world.

More than 94% of the site has been cleared and work is underway on the airfield, the VIP terminal and the control tower as Gia Binh International Airport pushes to ready its first facilities for APEC 2027.

The workshop “Ecological agriculture for a sustainable future”, organised by ActionAid International in Việt Nam, emphasised that women and young people must be the subjects and leaders of change, rather than merely participants or beneficiaries.

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