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Singapore to offer up to US$220 in cash to each senior citizen

Singapore to offer up to US$220 in cash to each senior citizen

Singapore is set to give 850,000 low-income citizens aged 55 or higher a bonus of SGD200-300 (US$146-220) as part of a support package to be disbursed next month.
Vietnamese cashew exports to US surpass $1B in 2024

Vietnamese cashew exports to US surpass $1B in 2024

China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

China imports 50% more durian from Vietnam

Vietnam eyes $8B in fruit, vegetable export value in 2025

Vietnam eyes $8B in fruit, vegetable export value in 2025

Vietnam's fruit and vegetable sector aims to achieve $8 billion in export revenue in 2025, building on significant market expansion and sound growth, according to the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association (VINAFRUIT).
January 14, 2025 | 01:16 pm GMT+7
Thai durian exports to China hit snag due to carcinogen scrutiny

Thai durian exports to China hit snag due to carcinogen scrutiny

Chinese customs have ordered strict checks of lab test results for Basic Yellow 2, a carcinogen, on fruits, causing problems for Thai durian exports to the country.
January 13, 2025 | 06:39 pm GMT+7
China says Vietnam durian, jackfruit shipments tainted

China says Vietnam durian, jackfruit shipments tainted

Some fresh durian and jackfruit exports from Vietnam have failed to comply with its phytosanitary and food safety regulations, China has warned.
January 13, 2025 | 12:18 pm GMT+7
Overseas Vietnamese astonished by rising costs during visits home

Overseas Vietnamese astonished by rising costs during visits home

Phuong Mai, 40, was taken aback when she discovered she had spent over VND200 million (US$7,833) in just one month during her visit to Vietnam.
January 12, 2025 | 07:28 pm GMT+7
Rice export prices drop to 4-year low

Rice export prices drop to 4-year low

Vietnam's 5% broken rice price has fallen to US$434 per ton, the lowest in four years, posing challenges for businesses and farmers.
January 12, 2025 | 04:21 pm GMT+7
Vietnam emerges as global durian powerhouse

Vietnam emerges as global durian powerhouse

Vietnam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching US$3.3 billion in 2024, CNBC has recently reported.
January 12, 2025 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnam spends $11.8M on durian imports

Vietnam spends $11.8M on durian imports

Vietnam imported VND300 billion (US$11.8 million) worth of durian, mostly from Thailand and Malaysia, in the first 11 months last year, a sixfold increase from the same period in 2023.
January 10, 2025 | 07:57 pm GMT+7
Malaysia gives each student $33 in school aid

Malaysia gives each student $33 in school aid

The Malaysian government is set to disburse a MYR791 million (US$176 million) school aid to students starting Jan. 13.
January 10, 2025 | 05:30 pm GMT+7
Which sectors are seeing the highest recruitment demand in 2025?

Which sectors are seeing the highest recruitment demand in 2025?

Sales and IT are expected to be Vietnam’s leading sectors in workforce demand this year, with a noticeable increase compared to last year, a study has found.
January 10, 2025 | 04:00 pm GMT+7
China bets on $11B consumer trade-in scheme to revive economic growth

China bets on $11B consumer trade-in scheme to revive economic growth

China added more home appliances to the list of products that can be used in its $11 billion consumer trade-in scheme and will offer subsidies for additional digital goods this year, in an effort to revive demand in the sluggish household sector.
January 10, 2025 | 12:03 pm GMT+7
Australian 'dragon egg' lychee sold for $55 per kilogram in Vietnam

Australian 'dragon egg' lychee sold for $55 per kilogram in Vietnam

Australian dragon egg lychee, a variety that doubles or triples Vietnam traditional lychee in size, is being sold at VND1.4 million (US$55) per kilogram.
January 10, 2025 | 06:45 am GMT+7
Thousands of frozen durians sold through live streaming

Thousands of frozen durians sold through live streaming

Thousands of frozen durians have been sold for the first time through a TikTok live stream, a brand-new way to distribute the fruit in Vietnam.
January 10, 2025 | 06:33 am GMT+7
Indonesia to send 425,000 workers abroad in 2025

Indonesia to send 425,000 workers abroad in 2025

Indonesia aims to send at least 425,000 workers abroad this year, a move expected to generate over 300 trillion rupiah (US$18.5 billion) in foreign exchange earnings.
January 9, 2025 | 11:09 am GMT+7
Thailand’s border trade grows 6%

Thailand’s border trade grows 6%

Thailand's border trade rose by 6% year-on-year to 1.66 trillion baht (US$47.96 billion) in the first 11 months of 2024, according to its commerce ministry.
January 9, 2025 | 10:03 am GMT+7
Vietnam invests $665M abroad in 2024

Vietnam invests $665M abroad in 2024

Vietnamese investors pumped nearly US$664.8 million abroad in 2024, up 57.7% over the previous year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Foreign Investment Agency.
January 9, 2025 | 10:02 am GMT+7
Fruit-vegetable sector targets $10B in exports by 2030

Fruit-vegetable sector targets $10B in exports by 2030

Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable industry has set a target of achieving US$10 billion in export value by 2030, according to the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetables Association.
January 9, 2025 | 10:02 am GMT+7
Hong Kong relaxes investment policies to attract global millionaires

Hong Kong relaxes investment policies to attract global millionaires

Hong Kong plans to relax its capital investment entrant regulations to attract family offices of global millionaires and strengthen its image as a global wealth hub.
January 8, 2025 | 04:43 pm GMT+7
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