India greenlights durian imports from Vietnam
India greenlights durian imports from Vietnam

31/07/2026

India has approved the import of fresh durian from Vietnam, giving exporters access to a market of 1.47 billion people...

Owner of Singapore-based Vietnamese matchmaking agency retires after 3 decades, sells business for $76,000
Owner of Singapore-based Vietnamese matchmaking agency retires after 3 decades, sells business for $76,000

31/07/2026

The owner of a Singapore-based matchmaking agency linking Singaporean men with Vietnamese women is selling the business for S$99,000 (US$76,700)...

Two urban developments recognized for integrated planning, sustainability and residential design
Two urban developments recognized for integrated planning, sustainability and residential design

31/07/2026

Palm City and Palm River received awards at the Dot Property Vietnam Awards 2026, recognizing their approaches to integrated planning,...

Nam A Bank reports 25% increase in first-half pre-tax profit
Nam A Bank reports 25% increase in first-half pre-tax profit

31/07/2026

Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank) reported a pre-tax profit of VND3.159 trillion (US$120 million) in the...

Asian property giant Hongkong Land to acquire Singapore’s 21-story building for $900M
Asian property giant Hongkong Land to acquire Singapore’s 21-story building for $900M

31/07/2026

Hongkong Land, one of Asia's largest commercial property owners, will acquire Singapore’s Wheelock Place, a mix-used property, for about SGD1.1...

Gold prices rise
Gold prices rise

31/07/2026

Vietnam's gold prices rose on Friday morning despite a drop in global bullion rates.

Dollar slides against dong
Dollar slides against dong

31/07/2026

The U.S. dollar fell against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning while heading for a weekly loss against major currencies.

Who are the 5 richest in Southeast Asia as of July-end?
Who are the 5 richest in Southeast Asia as of July-end?

31/07/2026

The five wealthiest individuals in Southeast Asia as of the end of July came from Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and...

AI-assisted health screening expands in Vietnam
AI-assisted health screening expands in Vietnam

31/07/2026

AI-assisted full-body health screening is becoming more widely available in Vietnam, providing residents and overseas Vietnamese with access to preventive...

Hong Kong movie star Chow Yun Fat slashes The Peak mansion's price by $7.6M after years without buyer
Hong Kong movie star Chow Yun Fat slashes The Peak mansion's price by $7.6M after years without buyer

31/07/2026

Actor Chow Yun Fat has lowered the price of his mansion on Hong Kong’s ultra-exclusive The Peak by HK$60 million...

Thailand's two largest islands emerge as real estate hubs fueled by Russian, Israeli investment
Thailand's two largest islands emerge as real estate hubs fueled by Russian, Israeli investment

31/07/2026

Thailand’s premier resort islands, Phuket and Koh Samui, are increasingly transforming into international real estate hotspots as foreign investors, particularly...

How Louis Vuitton's trademark win against Molly Tea triggers public backlash in China
How Louis Vuitton's trademark win against Molly Tea triggers public backlash in China

30/07/2026

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has faced fierce public backlash in China following its recent trademark lawsuits, especially its...