impacts of delayed interest rate ease

Impacts of delayed interest rate ease

There is a potential delay in interest rate cuts until November due to strong economic indicators, while Asia’s bond markets, particularly in credit and environmental sectors, are poised for robust performance and growth this year.
child missing after suspected crocodile attack in remote australia

Child missing after suspected crocodile attack in remote Australia

A 12-year-old missing in remote northern Australia may have been "attacked by a crocodile", police said Wednesday as search teams combed a creek for signs of the child.
aeon vietnam kicks off aeon ekiden 2024

AEON Vietnam kicks off AEON Ekiden 2024

Building on the success of the past two years, AEON Ekiden combined with the Vietnam-Japan Cultural Festival has kicked off its third running event, attracting nearly 3,000 participants.
south korea and vietnam hold business forum in seoul

South Korea and Vietnam hold business forum in Seoul

The South Korea-Vietnam Business Forum, co-hosted by the South Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Vietnamese Planning and Investment Ministry, was held in Seoul on July 1 to mark the occasion of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to the country this week.
mbappe finds face mask horrible as france captain plays on with broken nose

Mbappe finds face mask 'horrible' as France captain plays on with broken nose

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as he prepared for Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024.
england avoid shock at euro 2024 as spain ease into quarter finals

England avoid shock at Euro 2024 as Spain ease into quarter-finals

England escaped an embarrassing exit from Euro 2024 on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and reach the quarter-finals, while Spain defeated surprise packages Georgia 4-1 to set up a mouthwatering quarter-final showdown with hosts Germany.
techcombank ushers in new era of ai powered banking

Techcombank ushers in new era of AI-powered banking

Hanoi-based Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) starts a new era of AI-powered banking at its first-ever Techcombank Keynote event as the bank accelerates its journey to become a leading bank in Vietnam with innovative digital and data-led solutions for customers.
standard chartered hanoi heritage race holds meet greet

Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race holds meet & greet

The meet & greet event for the Standard Chartered Hanoi Heritage Race 2024 took place at Dolce By Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake on 27 June, connecting the event organisers with Vietnam’s running community and highlighting a chain of events leading up to the Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2024, which is scheduled for the upcoming November 3.
astrazeneca honoured with award from britcham

AstraZeneca honoured with award from BritCham

The British Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam has acknowledged AstraZeneca for its unwavering commitment and outstanding achievements in advancing innovation and applying science in the healthcare sector in Vietnam.
fiinratings assigns mcredit a stable a credit rating

FiinRatings assigns Mcredit a 'stable' A- credit rating

FiinRatings, a credit rating agency partnered with Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, has announced its inaugural credit rating for MB Shinsei Finance Co., Ltd., trading as Mcredit, as A with a ‘stable’ outlook.
tourism surge boosts vietnams economy

Tourism surge boosts Vietnam’s economy

The number of foreign arrivals to Vietnam is forecast to increase 40 per cent this year, making a significant contribution to the country's economy.
vietnam looking for innovation cooperation opportunities in the united states

Vietnam looking for innovation cooperation opportunities in the United States

Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung held meetings with members of the Vietnam Innovation Network and technology giants in Silicon Valley (San Francisco) during a business trip to the United States during June 22-26.
embassy advises vietnamese citizens in lebanon amid israel hezbollah escalating tensions

Embassy advises Vietnamese citizens in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah escalating tensions

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and Lebanon on June 24 warned Vietnamese citizens who are working and living in Lebanon not to travel to unsafe areas or crowded places in the context of escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah force.
evfta can be long term success story

EVFTA can be long-term success story

While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has benefited businesses for four years, there are still more advantages that can be sought out. Dominik Meichle, chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy about how to fully capitalise on future opportunities.
embassy advises vietnamese citizens in israel on safety measures amid escalating tension

Embassy advises Vietnamese citizens in Israel on safety measures amid escalating tension

The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel on June 23 warned Vietnamese citizens here to increase safety and security measures in the context of the recent increased risk of a full-scale conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah force on the northern border with Lebanon.