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Singapore ranked 4th among world’s financial centers, narrowly behind Hong Kong

Singapore ranked 4th among world’s financial centers, narrowly behind Hong Kong

Singapore maintained its fourth place on an index ranking global financial centers with a rating of 763, just one point behind Hong Kong.
Vietnam's aquatic exports on pace to hit $10B

Vietnam's aquatic exports on pace to hit $10B

Trump's new visa fees spur offshoring talks among American tech firms

Trump's new visa fees spur offshoring talks among American tech firms

US supplants China as Vietnam’s largest coconut market

US supplants China as Vietnam’s largest coconut market

The U.S. has surpassed China as Vietnam’s largest coconut export market, buying US$82 million worth of the fruit in the first seven months of this year, 100% up year-on-year.
September 25, 2025 | 09:37 am GMT+7
Musang King durian prices double to surge past $10 per kilogram

Musang King durian prices double to surge past $10 per kilogram

The highest-grade Musang King durian is retailing for VND220,000-280,000 (US$8.33-10.60) per kilogram, nearly double from a year ago.
September 24, 2025 | 02:29 pm GMT+7
Indonesia temporarily lowers taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Indonesia temporarily lowers taxes for hotels, restaurants to support businesses

Authorities in Jakarta, Indonesia, have announced a temporary tax reduction policy for the hotel and restaurant sector as financial support amid rising costs and slowing demand.
September 23, 2025 | 03:49 pm GMT+7
Thailand introduces 45% tax on vintage cars

Thailand introduces 45% tax on vintage cars

Thailand will begin imposing a 45% tax on imported vintage cars in fiscal year 2026, a move expected to generate an additional THB1-2 billion (US$31.4-62.9 million) annually for the government.
September 23, 2025 | 03:36 pm GMT+7
Malaysia to reduce subsidized RON95 fuel price to $0.47 per liter to ease cost of living

Malaysia to reduce subsidized RON95 fuel price to $0.47 per liter to ease cost of living

Malaysia will lower the price of the popular RON95 fuel to RM1.99 (US$0.47) per liter, effective Sept. 30, as it moves to adjust fuel subsidies and provide cost-of-living relief.
September 23, 2025 | 09:51 am GMT+7
Specialty Mekong Delta mango prices soar 50%

Specialty Mekong Delta mango prices soar 50%

Selling prices of the Mekong Delta’s Hoa Loc mango are up 50% since July as demand outpaces supply.
September 22, 2025 | 11:32 am GMT+7
Fruit, vegetable exports reach record high at $1.3B in September

Fruit, vegetable exports reach record high at $1.3B in September

Vietnam achieved a milestone in fruit and vegetable exports, earning nearly US$1.3 billion in September, up 41% year-on-year, a record high.
September 21, 2025 | 01:35 pm GMT+7
Deputy PM eyes Halal industry growth at Malaysia’s global summit 2025

Deputy PM eyes Halal industry growth at Malaysia’s global summit 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha underscored the Halal industry’s pivotal role in the 21st century during the opening of the Global Halal Summit 2025, a flagship event at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase 2025.
September 20, 2025 | 05:10 pm GMT+7
Vietnam’s 35% top income tax rate among Southeast Asia’s highest

Vietnam’s 35% top income tax rate among Southeast Asia’s highest

Vietnam’s top individual income tax rate of 35% is among the highest in Southeast Asia, Deloitte Vietnam said in a report and called for changes.
September 20, 2025 | 07:00 am GMT+7
Malaysia’s nationwide vape ban plan sparks clash between health advocates and retailers

Malaysia’s nationwide vape ban plan sparks clash between health advocates and retailers

Malaysia is preparing to impose a nationwide vaping ban, a move applauded by health advocates but strongly opposed by vape industry groups who warn it will drive trade underground.
September 18, 2025 | 04:42 pm GMT+7
Will lifting state monopoly on bullion bring Vietnam’s gold prices down?

Will lifting state monopoly on bullion bring Vietnam’s gold prices down?

The government’s recent scrapping of its monopoly on gold bullion production will curb speculation and bring prices down to global levels if the added supply meets demand, experts believe.
September 18, 2025 | 12:04 pm GMT+7
UOB hikes Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%

UOB hikes Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.5%

Singapore’s United Overseas Bank has raised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth this year to 7.5% from 6.9%, citing the economy's resilience and dynamism despite tariff risks and uncertainties.
September 18, 2025 | 11:40 am GMT+7
PM calls for bringing down Vietnam gold prices to global levels

PM calls for bringing down Vietnam gold prices to global levels

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has again called for stabilizing the gold market and reducing the gap between Vietnamese and global prices.
September 17, 2025 | 10:14 am GMT+7
Thailand mulls tax on gold trading to curb baht’s rally

Thailand mulls tax on gold trading to curb baht’s rally

The Thai government is considering imposing a tax on physical gold trading to slow the rally of the baht, which has threatened the country's exports and tourism.
September 17, 2025 | 06:14 am GMT+7
Government moves to tax income from gold to deter speculation

Government moves to tax income from gold to deter speculation

The government wants to amend the tax laws to include income from gold trading as it seeks to improve market transparency and curb speculation.
September 15, 2025 | 09:24 am GMT+7
Coconut imports skyrocket as exports create domestic shortage

Coconut imports skyrocket as exports create domestic shortage

Vietnam's coconut imports jumped almost 19-fold to US$31.2 million in the first seven months of the year amid a domestic supply shortage, according to the Vietnam Fruits & Vegetables Association.
September 12, 2025 | 10:31 am GMT+7
Vietnamese rice exports stall as Philippines bans imports

Vietnamese rice exports stall as Philippines bans imports

Rice traders are keeping their purchases from farmers to a minimum after the Philippines, a key market, suspended all imports.
September 11, 2025 | 10:28 am GMT+7
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