Applying for construction permits online proves time-consuming for Saigon residents
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Vietnam ministry suggests increasing retirement age
A change in the retirement age is aimed at maintaining balance in the country’s pension fund
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Hot weather to persist in Ho Chi Minh City
The southern metropolis is experiencing temperatures of 34-35 degrees Celsius
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Hot weather to persist in Ho Chi Minh City
The southern metropolis is experiencing temperatures of 34-35 degrees Celsius
Thailand drops $1.5 million asset entry rule for locals in casino plan, official says
Thailand has dropped plans to limit casino access to citizens with assets of at least $1.5 million because it would exclude too many people, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, as the government looks to build a major gaming industry
Vietnam aims to become SE Asia’s leading economic hub: PM
The prime minister called on EU businesses to expand their operations in Vietnam, positioning the country as a key production and supply chain hub
Servers used in Singapore fraud case may contain Nvidia chips, minister says
Servers used in a fraud case that Singapore announced last week were supplied by U.S. firms and may have contained Nvidia's advanced chips, a government minister said on Monday
China bubble tea chain Mixue pops 47% on debut as Hong Kong IPO volumes rebound
Mixue's gain came as its major bubble tea rivals were sold off, with Sichuan Baicha Baidao down nearly seven percent and Guming down 1.7 percent on Monday
UK launches investigation into TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices
Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritize content and keep users engaged
Indonesia sees first deflation reading in more than two decades
The consumer price index fell 0.09% year-on-year last month
Thailand mulls wall at Cambodia border as scam centre crackdown widens
Scam centres are responsible for carrying out massive financial fraud out of Southeast Asia
Independent film 'Anora' dominates Oscars, winning five awards
Sean Baker's black comedy also took home the Academy Awards for best director, best editing, best original screenplay and best actress for 25-year-old star Mikey Madison
Amid public outcry, 4 tonnes of trash cleared from another Ho Chi Minh City canal
The canal became a dumping ground for litter, particularly at night
