3 dead 28 injured in indonesia train collision officials

3 dead, 28 injured in Indonesia train collision: officials

Three people were killed and at least 28 injured when two trains collided on Indonesia's main island of Java on Friday, officials said.
oil prices jump stocks slump after iran blasts

Oil prices jump, stocks slump after Iran blasts

Global markets were rattled Wednesday as blasts in Iran that killed at least 103 fanned fears of the war between Israel and Hamas spreading further.
2024 growth prospects through expert lens

2024 growth prospects through expert lens

Le Trung Hieu, deputy director general of the General Statistics Office, has scrutinised Vietnam’s development landscape in 2023, as well as the factors underpinning the country’s efforts to achieve its 6-6.5 per cent growth projection for 2024.
google agrees to settle 5 bn lawsuit over incognito mode

Google agrees to settle $5 bn lawsuit over 'incognito' mode

Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought they were browsing the internet privately.
non life segment leads the pack in insurance gains

Non-life segment leads the pack in insurance gains

The life insurance segment in Vietnam is struggling amid a confidence crisis, while non-life insurance has exhibited robust growth and lured in foreign investment.
vietnamese adaptation of chatgpt launched

Vietnamese adaptation of ChatGPT launched

VinBigdata, a part of the conglomerate Vingroup, on December 27 announced the official launch of ViGPT, the first Vietnamese adaptation of the ChatGPT application, targeting both end-users and businesses. This move is seen as a significant leap in the country's growing AI industry.
six dead in floods in southern thailand

Six dead in floods in southern Thailand

Floods in southern Thailand have killed at least six people and affected tens of thousands of households, authorities said on December 27.
13 dead 46 injured in explosion at indonesia nickel plant

13 dead, 46 injured in explosion at Indonesia nickel plant

At least 13 people were killed and 46 injured in eastern Indonesia on Sunday in an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant, the owner of the industrial park that hosts the facility said.
government leaders attend quang ngai planning ceremony

Government leaders attend Quang Ngai planning ceremony

On December 24, Quang Ngai People's Committee held a ceremony to announce the planning of the province towards 2030 as well as the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hoang Sa-Doc Soi road project.
liverpool host arsenal in battle for premier league christmas no 1

Liverpool host Arsenal in battle for Premier League Christmas No. 1

Liverpool and Arsenal will battle for the Christmas number one spot when they meet on Saturday, each with a golden chance to open up a significant lead over absent champions Manchester City.
the tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The tools to withstand challenges in credit growth

The ability to repay debt and collateral assets is currently a tough landscape. Economist Le Xuan Nghia talked to VIR’s Nhue Man about the prospects of abolishing credit limits in creating economic efficiency.
quang ngais motivation for growth

Quang Ngai’s motivation for growth

Quang Ngai is setting itself up to become a well-developed locality that leverages its strategic orientations.
state bank of vietnam to keep policy rates steady in 2024 uob

State Bank of Vietnam to keep policy rates steady in 2024: UOB

With the pace of economic activities on the mend and inflation rates already easing below the target level, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) will maintain its refinancing rate at the current level of 4.5 per cent to support economic recovery, the United Overseas Bank (UOB) said in a report.
quang ngai strives to become well developed locality

Quang Ngai strives to become well-developed locality

The central province of Quang Ngai province aims to become a well-developed locality of the country by the end of this decade, with per capita income at least equal to the national average.
green credit gaining traction at agribank

Green credit gaining traction at Agribank

Top agricultural and rural development lender Agribank remains unwavering in pursuing its green banking strategy to contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam.