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Singapore’s 2nd richest man Kwek Leng Beng’s CDL secures $234M sustainability-linked loan from DBS

City Developments, controlled by Singapore’s second-richest man Kwek Leng Beng, has secured a new S$300 million (US$234 million) multicurrency sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from lender DBS.

Audemars Piguet x Swatch watches resold online at 18 times retail prices in Singapore following hyped launch

The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch collection has been listed online at up to S$10,000 (US$7,800) apiece in Singapore, about 18 times the retail prices, after its weekend launch drew hundreds.

Vietnam’s gold prices went up on Monday while global bullion rates held steady.

Chinese actress Zhou Ye dazzles at Cannes in Vietnamese designer’s ‘Dove Gown’

Zhou Ye, the Chinese actress known for the TV series Word of Honor, wore a design from Phan Huy’s “The Golden Branch and Jade Leaf” collection at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

From selling pineapples by roadside to building fortune in Hong Kong: the rise of Malaysia-born billionaire Cheah Cheng Hye

Meet Grigori Perelman, the reclusive math genius who rejected Fields Medal and $1 million prize

Loopholes leave durians vulnerable to banned chemical residues, hitting billion-dollar industry

Why an old air conditioner may feel cooler than a new one

Top Singapore-based physicist leaves NUS for China’s university after superconductivity breakthrough

H&M cuts jobs in Singapore as Southeast Asia headquarters moves to Malaysia

Hanoi international school tuition reaches $38,000 a year

Restaurant owners face growing pressure from online reviews

Singer Miu Le detained over alleged drug-use organization

My father’s 6 siblings demand shares of 1,000-sqm land plot despite earlier renouncing inheritance

Vietnam blocks export of 84 tons of radioactive rare earth ore

Police in Vietnam have seized 84 metric tons of monazite, a radioactive rare earth ore, and detained a company director accused of preparing to ship the material abroad.

Southeast Asia's most populous country to mandate English learning from 3rd grade

Indonesia will require elementary school students to study English starting in the third grade for the 2027 academic year, the country's education minister has confirmed.

Vietnam faces fewer storms but a hotter, drier 2026 as El Niño returns

The number of storms and tropical depressions forming over the East Sea and affecting Vietnam's mainland in 2026 is forecast to be lower than the multi-year average, although unusual weather patterns and extreme events remain possible, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Construction of metro line from HCMC to Long Thanh airport to begin before July 2

Relevant departments, agencies and units have been asked to ensure all necessary conditions are in place to commence construction of the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh railway project before July 2, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially named after President Ho Chi Minh.

Thunderstorms tear off roofs, topple fences in Ho Chi Minh City

Severe thunderstorms and strong winds battered Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, ripping off metal roofs and toppling fences near Tan Son Nhat International Airport before gridlocking evening traffic.

The nearly 200-year history of King's College School Wimbledon now extends to HCMC

With a history spanning nearly two centuries, King's College School Wimbledon has selected Ho Chi Minh City as its next destination, bringing its long-standing educational excellence to Vietnamese students and families.

Hanoi international school tuition reaches $38,000 a year

Tuition at international schools in Hanoi now reaches more than VND1 billion (about US$38,000) a year for some upper secondary students, while most schools charge around VND300-600 million before meals, bus services and other fees.

Dollar rises against dong on black market

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong on the black market Monday morning as it firmed against major peers.

Which country has the highest education spending per student?

Singapore commercial real estate rebounds as mega deals keep dealmakers busy

Bộ phát wifi 4G di động mini ROOSEE M610, chuẩn wifi 6

My father’s 6 siblings demand shares of 1,000-sqm land plot despite earlier renouncing inheritance

From selling pineapples by roadside to building fortune in Hong Kong: the rise of Malaysia-born billionaire Cheah Cheng Hye

Cambodia lowers 2026 economic growth forecast to 4.2%

Loopholes leave durians vulnerable to banned chemical residues, hitting billion-dollar industry

H&M cuts jobs in Singapore as Southeast Asia headquarters moves to Malaysia

Shopee fined $7,700 for misleading ‘free shipping’ advertising in Vietnam

Indonesia’s ultra-wealth population ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia

Indonesia ranks second in Southeast Asia in the number of people with US$30 million or more, and the figure is forecast to almost double in five years, a report has shown.

50% of motorbike riders in Vietnam regularly use navigation apps

Half of motorbike riders in Vietnam use navigation aids to find directions, avoid traffic congestion, and support their work, according to a new study by Dutch mapping and location technology company HERE Technologies.

Vietnamese startups look for way into Japanese market

Many Vietnamese startups are seeking opportunities to collaborate with Japanese partners, pilot their products through joint incubation and market-entry programs, and expand into Japan.

The tragic life of China’s ‘math genius’ Liu Hanqing

Liu Hanqing, once hailed as a “genius boy” and the pride of his village, now lives alone in rural eastern China on a monthly subsidy of just 400 yuan (US$56).

Service drivers switch to EVs as fuel savings boost profits

Many taxi and transport service operators in Vietnam are moving from internal-combustion vehicles to electric cars as lower running costs help them increase daily profits and recover their investment faster.

iPhone 17 Pro price drops to lowest level in China

iPhone 17 Pro prices in China dropped to a record low of 6,999 yuan (US$968) as Apple and retail platforms introduced discounts ahead of the annual 618 shopping festival.

China’s quantum computer solves problem in microseconds, surpassing top US supercomputer

China’s Jiuzhang 4.0 quantum computer solved a problem in microseconds that would take the world’s most powerful supercomputer developed by the U.S. longer than the age of the universe to solve.

Quiz: Which is Apple’s best-selling iPhone lineup of all time?

Apple said the iPhone lineup drove record quarterly sales despite supply chain constraints, becoming its best-selling iPhone series ever.

Inside $5 Michelin-recommended noodle restaurant where world's seventh richest billionaire Jensen Huang dines during China food tour

Tucked inside Beijing's historic Nanluoguxiang alley, Fangzhuanchang noodle restaurant has built its reputation on a single dish: zhajiangmian, or noodles topped with fermented soybean paste and minced pork.

Foreign man causes chaos in Da Nang after jumping onto parked car in busy tourist hub

Authorities in Da Nang City are investigating an incident in which a foreign man climbed onto a parked car, damaged the vehicle, and caused a disturbance in the busy An Thuong tourist area.

Chinese tourist crashes through autogates at Malaysian airport after running out of money for flight home

A woman from China who did not have sufficient funds to purchase a return ticket to China was detained after behaving aggressively while attempting to pass through the international departure gate at Terminal 1 of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Singapore has world's best airport hotel this year

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the world's best airport hotel for the eleventh time at the 2026 World Airport Awards as voted by U.K.-based aviation rating body Skytrax.

World's second best airline to close boarding gates earlier to reduce flight delays

Passengers flying with Cathay Pacific will need to arrive at boarding gates earlier starting June 1, after the Hong Kong flag carrier announced changes to its boarding procedures.

5 Italian tourists die in scuba diving tragedy in Maldives

An international dive safety group sent experts to the Maldives on Sunday to join a multinational recovery effort after five Italians and a rescue diver died in the Indian Ocean tourist destination's deadliest diving disaster, an official said.

How Camille put Vietnamese dining on America's Michelin map

Camille in Orlando, the U.S., has retained its Michelin star for a second year, with menus that preserve traditional flavors while incorporating French culinary techniques.

Hanoi sidewalk businesses struggle to adapt as city tightens encroachment rules

Restaurants and street-side vendors in Hanoi are cutting seating, moving customers away from sidewalks and storefront steps, and changing how they operate as authorities intensify their crackdown on illegal sidewalk use.

Woman abandons infirm father at temple in northern Vietnam

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Venerable Thich Quang Van, abbot of Dong pagoda, in Hai Phong City, found a man in his 70s lying at the gate with his personal belongings and a handwritten letter.

Restaurant owners face growing pressure from online reviews

After selling affordable rice meals in central Phan Thiet city for more than seven years, Mai, 25, never imagined that a VND35,000 (US$1.4) plate of rice would create an online backlash against her.

Can you tell these three different types of carp apart?

Telling apart the common carp, grass carp and mud carp can be a challenge for many home cooks. Can you identify them correctly?

I fear divorcing my Singaporean husband could cost me custody of my child

After living for nearly four years in Singapore with my foreign husband, I have thought about divorce many times, but hesitate because I fear losing my child and facing an uncertain future in a foreign country.

Vietnamese parents face culture shock over Western preschool methods

Vietnamese parents living overseas often experience culture shock when their children enter Western preschools, from being questioned about the father’s absence to seeing a child go hungry after refusing lunch.

Chinese couple turns wedding into wrestling match, with loser assigned housework

A couple in southwestern China made their wedding unforgettable by turning it into a professional wrestling show, with the loser agreeing to handle the housework for life.

Who could be the 2026 World Cup's breakout star?

World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. and Instagram star girlfriend split

Brazilian social media star Virginia Fonseca has confirmed her breakup from Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr., stating that they have chosen to respect each other and take separate paths.

Messi and Ronaldo head into a record sixth and final World Cup

Lionel Messi's career seemed complete after he led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup, but the motivation to keep playing is still there for him and his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the duo prepare to make history at this year's tournament in North America.

Son Heung-min to captain South Korea at fourth World Cup

Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's squad for his fourth World Cup on Saturday.

Adidas is selling World Cup jerseys for dogs in Singapore

Football fever is getting a tail-wagging twist in Singapore as fans count down to this year's FIFA World Cup in June.

Vietnam, Thailand fined after fans set off flammable objects during Asian Cup qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has ruled that Vietnam and Thailand failed to fulfill their responsibilities, allowing fans to burn flammable materials during the final qualifying round matches of the 2027 Asian Cup.

Beckham becomes first British billionaire sportsman

Former Manchester United and England star David Beckham has become Britain's first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

In the age of AI, is learning still a thing? 

Vietnamese parents should understand that labor market pays for capability, not foreign degrees

After more than 15 years advising Vietnamese families on studying abroad, I've come to think the most honest question isn't whether to send a child overseas. It's whether you're preparing them to come back, or to stay.

$430 salary for a UK degree: My difficult return home

Despite holding a degree from a U.K. university, I returned to Vietnam to a starting salary of just VND11 million (US$430) a month, a reality far removed from the expectations my family and I once had.

Returning from studying abroad, my salary was lower than my domestic classmates

It took me nearly three years after returning home from studying abroad to find a stable job, and my salary was even lower than that of some classmates who had studied in Vietnam.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

Military jets' crew members safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, Navy says

Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant

Gucci takes over New York's Times Square for fashion show