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Singapore's gold retailers boost inventories amid rising demand, global uncertainties

Singapore's gold retailers boost inventories amid rising demand, global uncertainties

Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories to meet surging demand for the precious metal amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, expects inflation to climb

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, expects inflation to climb

Vietnam ranks as Southeast Asia’s 3rd largest market for coffee and tea chains

Vietnam ranks as Southeast Asia’s 3rd largest market for coffee and tea chains

Fruit prices in Vietnam plunge to as low as 3.8 US cents per kilogram

Fruit prices in Vietnam plunge to as low as 3.8 US cents per kilogram

Fruits such as watermelon and orange have seen their prices plummet to VND1,000–5,000 (3.8-19 U.S. cents) per kilogram amid weak domestic demand and tightened quality control by major importer China.
March 18, 2026 | 11:57 am GMT+7
Singapore to raise baseline monthly wage for food services workers to over $1,700

Singapore to raise baseline monthly wage for food services workers to over $1,700

The baseline monthly gross wage requirement for workers in Singapore’s food services sector will rise to S$2,220 (US$1,735) from July under the government’s updated Progressive Wage Model.
March 18, 2026 | 10:43 am GMT+7
Singapore hikes salary for 36,000 teachers, educators

Singapore hikes salary for 36,000 teachers, educators

Singapore will raise the monthly salary of 36,000 teachers and other education professionals w of between 2% and 9% from Oct. 1.
March 17, 2026 | 04:56 pm GMT+7
AmCham unifies Hanoi, HCMC chapters in merger

AmCham unifies Hanoi, HCMC chapters in merger

After 32 years of operating in Vietnam with independent chapters in Hanoi and HCMC, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam has merged.
March 17, 2026 | 12:08 pm GMT+7
Indonesia to be among world's top 5 economies by 2050

Indonesia to be among world's top 5 economies by 2050

Indonesia has the potential to become one of the world's five largest economies by 2050 if it maintains its current growth momentum and structural reforms, its Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said.
March 15, 2026 | 08:10 am GMT+7
Military monthly salaries to reach $997 starting July

Military monthly salaries to reach $997 starting July

A planned base salary hike of 8% for state employees will put the monthly wages of military officers at VND8-26.3 million (US$304–997).
March 13, 2026 | 04:28 pm GMT+7
Asia encourages four-day weeks, work from home as fuel crisis deepens

Asia encourages four-day weeks, work from home as fuel crisis deepens

Asian governments are scrambling to cope with a fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict, urging businesses to consider four-day work weeks, allow employees to work from home and encourage the use of stairs instead of elevators to save energy.
March 13, 2026 | 12:07 pm GMT+7
What is the salary of a police officer in Vietnam?

What is the salary of a police officer in Vietnam?

A planned base salary hike of 8% for government employees will put the monthly wages of police officers at VND8-26.2 million (US$304–997), excluding allowances.
March 13, 2026 | 11:21 am GMT+7
Central province to sell 30 kg of gold for $5.4M

Central province to sell 30 kg of gold for $5.4M

Ha Tinh Province in central Vietnam on Thursday sold the right to purchase nearly 30 kg of gold worth VND142 billion (US$5.4 million) to a business randomly selected from six bidders.
March 12, 2026 | 04:07 pm GMT+7
Men earn 25% more than women over 30-year career: report

Men earn 25% more than women over 30-year career: report

The pay disparity between women and men increases to 25% over the course of a woman's career, according to a new report.
March 11, 2026 | 04:43 pm GMT+7
Singaporeans keep shopping in Malaysia despite stronger ringgit

Singaporeans keep shopping in Malaysia despite stronger ringgit

Many Singaporeans who often shop across the border in Malaysia have not substantially changed their spending habits despite the ringgit rising to nearly RM3 against the Singapore dollar.
March 11, 2026 | 06:20 am GMT+7
Import tariffs on some fuel products reduced to 0%

Import tariffs on some fuel products reduced to 0%

The government has issued a decree slashing the preferential import tariffs on several fuel products and raw materials used in fuel production to stabilize local supply.
March 10, 2026 | 04:04 pm GMT+7
Ministry urges businesses to allow work from home to save fuel

Ministry urges businesses to allow work from home to save fuel

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has encouraged businesses to adopt remote working arrangements to conserve fuel, as supply faces mounting pressure due to instability in the Middle East.
March 10, 2026 | 09:49 am GMT+7
Rice export volume rises 5% in first 2 months

Rice export volume rises 5% in first 2 months

Vietnam exported an estimated 1.3 million tonnes of rice in the first two months of 2026, up 5% from a year ago.
March 10, 2026 | 07:00 am GMT+7
Zero fuel import tariffs proposed to stabilize supply

Zero fuel import tariffs proposed to stabilize supply

The Ministry of Finance has proposed temporarily reducing the most-favored-nation import tariff to 0% on several gasoline and oil products and input materials to stabilize domestic supply.
March 9, 2026 | 05:25 pm GMT+7
Over 60,000 Singapore families to benefit from higher income ceiling for pre-school, childcare subsidies

Over 60,000 Singapore families to benefit from higher income ceiling for pre-school, childcare subsidies

Singapore will raise the gross monthly income ceiling for households to qualify for childcare and kindergarten fee subsidies, which is set to benefit more than 60,000 families.
March 9, 2026 | 04:03 pm GMT+7
Cambodia strengthens control over retail fuel sales

Cambodia strengthens control over retail fuel sales

Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce has called on the public and fuel station operators across the country to avoid hoarding fuel to ensure a stable supply.
March 8, 2026 | 02:04 pm GMT+7
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