VIỆT NAM-CAMBODIA TRADE GATHERS PACE TOWARDS $20 BILLION TARGET
Trade between Việt Nam and Cambodia continues to grow, remaining a bright spot and a key pillar of bilateral cooperation as the two countries aim to raise two-way trade to US$20 billion in the coming years. After setting a record of more than $11.3 billion last year, bilateral trade reached about $8.7 billion in the first eight months of this year, up 8.3 per cent year on year.
VIỆT NAM UPGRADES TO INVESTMENT GRADE BY R&I FOR FIRST TIME
Japan-based credit rating agency Rating and Investment Information, Inc on October 8 upgraded Việt Nam’s foreign currency issuer rating from BB+ with a positive outlook to BBB- with a stable outlook, placing the country in the investment-grade category for the first time, the Ministry of Finance said. R&I expects Việt Nam to maintain strong growth, supported by a shift towards a productivity and innovation driven growth models, expanded public investment, and sustained foreign direct investment inflows.
AI BEGINNING TO RESHAPE RECRUITMENT CRITERIA
Digital literacy is the only capability area in which fresh graduates meet employers’ expectations, according to a new report. Yet, it is also the standard rising fastest, as businesses increasingly expect new hires to use AI effectively in the workplace. Some 83 per cent of employers say AI has changed, or is beginning to change, their hiring criteria, while 94 per cent report higher expectations for digital and AI capabilities than they had two to three years ago.
HUNG YEN’S REGIONAL GDP BEATS EXPECTATIONS
Hung Yen’s regional GDP grew 11.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding the 11.1 per cent growth scenario, with industry remaining the key growth driver, supported by construction and investment. Growth continued to accelerate on a quarterly basis. Along with this, the province’s regional GDP increased around 10.6 per cent in Q1, 11 per cent in Q2, and 10.8 per cent in the first six months, before reaching an estimated 12.01 per cent in the third quarter (Q3).
A CULINARY MASTERPIECE
Don't need a special occasion to treat yourself to a perfect Chinese dining experience. This October, Ngan Dinh Restaurant introduces an exquisite three-dish menu, promising to satisfy diners who appreciate culinary innovation and refined flavors. Enjoy 20% OFF a glass of house red/white wine, or Imported German Veltins Draught Beer/Maisel's Weisse Dunkel when ordering any of the above dishes!
ONE YEAR OF PRIME MOMENTS — LET’S CELEBRATE!
Olivia’s Prime Saigon is turning one, and we’d love to celebrate this special milestone with you! Order any featured steak size and enjoy all its designated complimentary pasta, side dishes and sauces — with a combined value of up to 80% of your steak price! Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to great steaks, wonderful company, and many more prime moments together!
SENTRYSAFE - PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST
From cash, important documents and records to valuable belongings, a quality safe gives you greater peace of mind against unexpected risks. SentrySafe - a trusted safe brand from the USA, suitable for homes, offices and various storage needs. Contact Sen Wai Vietnam for expert advice and to find the right safe for your needs.
50% DISCOUNT FOR HKBAV MEMBER: EUGENE ONEGIN - EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG WORLD TOUR 2026
Adapted from the classic novel in verse by acclaimed Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Eugene Onegin explores timeless themes of love, pride, choices, and irreversible regret. Eifman's distinctive language of psychological ballet is brought to life through Tchaikovsky's music alongside contemporary rock by Alexander Sitkovetsky, creating an extraordinary artistic experience.
