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Vietnam posts $4.7B trade surplus in first 5 months

Vietnam posts $4.7B trade surplus in first 5 months

The total foreign trade hit US$355.79 billion in the first five months of 2025, up 15.7% year-on-year, according to the Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance.
Major corporations eye HCMC's metro line projects

Major corporations eye HCMC's metro line projects

May CPI up 0.16%, driven by housing and utility costs

May CPI up 0.16%, driven by housing and utility costs

Billionaire Elon Musk’s wealth shrinks by nearly $34B in one of his worst single-day drop

Billionaire Elon Musk’s wealth shrinks by nearly $34B in one of his worst single-day drop

Elon Musk lost US$33.9 billion in net worth on Thursday amid his public feud with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking one of the largest single-day losses for the tech billionaire.
June 6, 2025 | 06:12 pm GMT+7
Tourists flock to Malaysia’s Penang for hotels’ all-you-can-eat durian deals

Tourists flock to Malaysia’s Penang for hotels’ all-you-can-eat durian deals

Hotels across Malaysia’s Penang island were at least 85% occupied over the weekend, with some fully booked, as travelers snapped up tour packages bundling unlimited durian feasts with accommodation.
June 6, 2025 | 03:03 pm GMT+7
Fake Brit billionaire swindles $2M savings from American woman via online dating app

Fake Brit billionaire swindles $2M savings from American woman via online dating app

A British man posed as a wealthy international billionaire has nearly drained an Oregon woman’s life savings in a romance fraud that cost her nearly US$2 million, according to U.S. prosecutors.
June 6, 2025 | 12:18 pm GMT+7
Dollar dips against dong

Dollar dips against dong

The U.S. dollar inched down against the Vietnamese dong Friday morning while it headed for a weekly loss against major currencies.
June 6, 2025 | 11:42 am GMT+7
Causeway Link’s Lim Han Weng: how a car salesman becomes one of Malaysia’s 50 richest

Causeway Link’s Lim Han Weng: how a car salesman becomes one of Malaysia’s 50 richest

Lim Han Weng, the founder of bus operator Causeway Link, started out as a humble car salesman but eventually became one of 50 richest people in Malaysia with a net worth of US$480 million.
June 6, 2025 | 11:27 am GMT+7
Gold prices rise amid global gains

Gold prices rise amid global gains

Vietnam gold prices edged higher on Friday morning as global bullion rates went up.
June 6, 2025 | 11:16 am GMT+7
Vendors in Hanoi, HCMC markets shutter shops amid raids to unearth counterfeit goods

Vendors in Hanoi, HCMC markets shutter shops amid raids to unearth counterfeit goods

Many shops selling fashion goods, watches and medicines in markets in HCMC and Hanoi have shut down as authorities ramp up raids to root out counterfeits.
June 6, 2025 | 10:33 am GMT+7
Hong Kong’s prominent Ho Shung-pun family lists building for $44M after offloading luxury homes on the Peak

Hong Kong’s prominent Ho Shung-pun family lists building for $44M after offloading luxury homes on the Peak

The family of Ho Shung-pun, a prominent Hong Kong property clan, has listed a commercial building at HK$350 million (US$44.6 million) after offloading luxury homes on The Peak last year to repay debt.
June 6, 2025 | 06:46 am GMT+7
Singapore woman alleges brother pushes her down set of stairs in clash over $780,000 inheritance

Singapore woman alleges brother pushes her down set of stairs in clash over $780,000 inheritance

A 67-year-old woman in Singapore claimed that her younger brother pushed her down a flight of stairs after she demanded a share of their father’s inheritance, which was purportedly worth over S$1 million (US$778,000) and left only to his sons.
June 6, 2025 | 06:22 am GMT+7
The 5 heirs of Thailand’s second-richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: What roles do they play in the family business empire?

The 5 heirs of Thailand’s second-richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi: What roles do they play in the family business empire?

Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thailand’s second richest person, has recently handed control of key companies to his five children, marking a generational shift in leadership for his beer-to-property conglomerate TCC Group.
June 6, 2025 | 05:37 am GMT+7
Grab to launch taxi service GrabCab in Singapore next month

Grab to launch taxi service GrabCab in Singapore next month

GrabCab, a company controlled by Grab, is set to become the sixth taxi operator in Singapore next month with a fleet of 40 cars.
June 6, 2025 | 05:30 am GMT+7
Vietnam, US complete 2nd ministerial-level trade talk

Vietnam, US complete 2nd ministerial-level trade talk

Vietnam and the U.S have concluded their second ministerial-level meeting on a reciprocal trade agreement, with discussions held on June 4 in Paris.
June 5, 2025 | 04:24 pm GMT+7
Dollar weakens against dong

Dollar weakens against dong

The U.S. dollar fell marginally over the Vietnamese dong Thursday morning, having lost 9% against major currencies so far this year.
June 5, 2025 | 11:46 am GMT+7
Number of global millionaires hit record 23.4 million

Number of global millionaires hit record 23.4 million

The world had 23.4 million millionaires last year, a record number, driven by solid equity market growth despite economic turbulence.
June 5, 2025 | 11:46 am GMT+7
Vietnam gold holds steady

Vietnam gold holds steady

Vietnam gold price gained little Thursday morning as global rates stabilized.
June 5, 2025 | 11:46 am GMT+7
Former German vice chancellor in Vietjet board of directors

Former German vice chancellor in Vietjet board of directors

Philipp Rösler, former vice chancellor of Germany, has been named a director of budget airline Vietjet.
June 5, 2025 | 10:43 am GMT+7
Cathay United Bank HCMC branch hosts ESG seminar to promote sustainable development

Cathay United Bank HCMC branch hosts ESG seminar to promote sustainable development

Cathay United Bank (CUB) launched its year-long 20th anniversary celebration in Vietnam with a seminar on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, gathering over 80 business leaders to explore sustainable development opportunities in the country.
June 5, 2025 | 03:00 pm GMT+7
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