large cap firms report at least vnd3 trillion in 2019 pre tax profit

Large-cap firms report at least VND3 trillion in 2019 pre-tax profit

Most large-cap firms have released full-year earnings reports for 2019 with 29 companies reporting a pre-tax profit of more than VND3 trillion (roughly US$130 million).
seattle shooting leaves 1 dead 7 wounded suspects at large

Seattle shooting leaves 1 dead, 7 wounded; suspects at large

A violent altercation that escalated into gunfire in downtown Seattle left one woman dead and six other bystanders wounded outside a fast-food restaurant on Wednesday (Jan 22), and police said they were searching for at least two suspects.
liverpool power past man utd go 16 points clear

Liverpool power past Man Utd, go 16 points clear

A 13th straight league win since the sides last met at Old Trafford in October continues Liverpool's relentless run towards a first league title in 30 years.
at least 11 dead as storms sweep through us south

At least 11 dead as storms sweep through US south

Severe storms sweeping the southern US killed at least 11 people, authorities said, as tornadoes and high winds upturned cars, destroyed homes and left tens of thousands without power.
vn may be upgraded to emerging market in 2022 vndirect securities

VN may be upgraded to emerging market in 2022: VNDirect Securities

It may take Vietnam two years to get upgraded to emerging market level from the current frontier market classification, VNDirect Securities Corporation said in its 2020 outlook.
iran bus crash kills at least 19 on mountain road

Iran bus crash kills at least 19 on mountain road

At least 19 people were killed and 24 injured in northern Iran when a bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine before dawn on Thursday (Jan 9), local news agencies reported.
at least 50 dead in stampede at iran generals funeral

At least 50 dead in stampede at Iran general's funeral

More than 50 people were killed in a stampede on Tuesday (Jan 7) during a massive funeral procession in Iran for a top general assassinated in a US drone strike, Iranian media said.
bank lending rates expected to fall in 2020

Bank lending rates expected to fall in 2020

A report by securities firm SSI on the financial and monetary market says deposit interest rates are likely to be cut by 0.5- 1 percentage point this year, and lending interest rates would also be cut by at least 0.5 percentage points as required by the Government.
at least 60 dead and thousands in shelters as floods hit indonesia

At least 60 dead and thousands in shelters as floods hit Indonesia

Indonesian rescue teams flew helicopters stuffed with food to remote flood-hit communities on Saturday (Jan 4) as the death toll from the disaster jumped to 60 and fears grew about the possibility of more torrential rain.
banking sector performance in 2019 and tasks for 2020

Banking sector performance in 2019 and tasks for 2020

Despite the complex global situation, the central bank still did a smart job of controlling the money supply and the interest rate while driving inflation to the lowest level in three years.
insurance sector to supply more online services at level four

Insurance sector to supply more online services at level four

The Prime Minister has approved a project on accelerating the supply of level-four online services in the field of insurance and other public services based on data sharing between the Vietnam Social Security and related sectors.
spirits high at fe credit over strong gains

Spirits high at FE Credit over strong gains

Vietnam’s largest consumer credit firm in terms of market share, FE Credit, has remained solid with its market leader position through 2019, and will not rest on its laurels when it comes to its sustainable development agenda.
liverpool thrash leicester to open up 13 point premier league lead

Liverpool thrash Leicester to open up 13-point Premier League lead

Jurgen Klopp insisted it is not yet party time for Liverpool despite tightening their grip on the Premier League title race with a dominant 4-0 thrashing of second-placed Leicester to open up a 13-point lead at the top of the table.
at least 27 dead after bus plunges into ravine in indonesia

At least 27 dead after bus plunges into ravine in Indonesia

At least 27 people have died and more than a dozen were injured after a bus plunged into a ravine in Indonesia, officials said on Tuesday (Dec 24).
high performance takes huawei 11 spots higher on 2019 fortune 500

High performance takes Huawei 11 spots higher on 2019 Fortune 500

Huawei announced on December 17 in Hanoi that the company has ranked 61st on the Fortune Global 500 list this year, representing an 11-point jump from last year and an impressive 68-point leap from 2017 thanks to its good business results.