Vietjet chairwoman named in Tatler’s “Most Influential 2025’” list

According to Tatler, Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo is recognised for her transformational, sustained, and cross-border impact, extending beyond business into education, innovation, and human-centred social initiatives. Her influence is defined by its real-world relevance and long-term value, contributing to Việt Nam’s development as well as the broader regional and global community.

Petrol prices continue to fall in December

Under the latest adjustment, E5 RON92 biofuel is capped at VNĐ19,239 VND ($0.73) per litre, a decline of VNĐ376, while RON95-III petrol may be sold for no more than VNĐ19,620 per litre, down VNĐ462.

Early warning: A crucial defence against identity theft, credit fraud

ID365 aims to help users monitor and control any changes related to their personal identification information. It serves as an "early warning" system, empowering individuals to proactively safeguard their identities and assets, while also strengthening the defences of the entire financial and banking system against increasingly sophisticated fraud risks.

VinSpeed, Siemens team up to boost high speed rail development in VN

Under the agreement, Siemens Mobility will act as a technology partner, responsible for the design, supply, and integration of Velaro Novo high-speed trains, along with key railway systems such as ETCS Level 2 signaling with automatic train operation (ATO), telecommunications, and electrification.

Vietnam Brand Week to promote e-commerce, Made-in-Vietnam products

The Vietnam Brand Week is set to take place in Hà Nội from December 18-22, aiming to promote the development of the digital economy and e-commerce, while responding to the “Vietnamese People Prioritise Using Vietnamese Goods” campaign amid accelerating digital transformation.

Việt Nam, Brazil enhance smart agriculture ties

Luiz Rodrigues, Special Advisor for Agriculture at the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, said fostering cooperation between the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) and Vietnamese partners is key to technology transfer in cold chain management and precision farming.

US dollar drops sharply on unofficial market

Since the beginning of December, the dollar on the unofficial market has fallen by more than VNĐ700 per dollar. Compared to its peak of VNĐ28,000 in mid-November, the rate decreased by more than VNĐ900, or 2.5 percentage points.

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