Da Nang and Champasak (Laos): A strategic link on the East-West Economic Corridor

Premium gym chains are entering a “golden era” that is ending or already in decline, as rising operating costs collide with shifting consumer preferences toward more flexible, community-based ways to exercise. Long-term memberships are shrinking, margins are pressured by higher rents and facility expenses, and competition from smaller, more personalized…

Although Hoa Sen Group chairman Le Phuoc Vu has made remarks that have drawn mixed reactions in the market, the group’s long-standing sponsorship of the “Vietnamese Family Housing” program and the charitable activities funded by Hoa Sen cannot be overlooked. In videos related to the program, Mr. Vu is shown…

On 3 April 2026, following its launch in Ho Chi Minh City, Nagakawa Group (ticker: NAG - HNX) continued its “Call me Naga” journey to Hanoi, accelerating the brand’s transformation toward a younger image and introducing a series of new products for summer 2026. The “Naga” name was selected as…

The State Securities Commission (SSC) has revoked the public company status of Hanoi Joint Stock Company for Electrical and Water Installation. The decision was issued through Official Dispatch No. 2607/UBCK-GSĐC on April 3, according to information published on the SSC portal. SSC’s decision On April 3, the SSC issued Official…

Developing Quảng Ninh into a modern, smart city

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà has signed Decision No. 606/QĐ-TTg approving the master plan task for Quảng Ninh City, covering the period to 2050 with a vision to 2075. Planning scope and phased implementation The master plan task defines the planning scope as the entire province’s administrative boundaries, including…

AST SpaceMobile and Planet Labs: Which Space Stock Is the Better Buy in 2026?

With SpaceX set to go public soon and countries increasingly treating space investment as a national security priority, the space industry is approaching an inflection point. McKinsey estimates the space economy could grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035. Two pure-play space stocks in focus Investors are watching AST SpaceMobile (+10.28%)…

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF reconstitution reweights holdings, elevating health care and tech while cutting energy exposure; dividend yield surpasses the S&P 500.

It has been a rocky start to the year for many major indexes and big-name stocks. In that environment, dividend stocks have remained a focus for investors because they provide passive income through payouts, even when share prices are volatile. One widely followed option is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity…

Texas Instruments: Dividend growth remains steady as capex slows and margins set to improve

Texas Instruments has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. The company, the world’s largest maker of analog semiconductor chips, is positioned to see improved margins as its expansion projects come online. While many associate Texas Instruments with calculators, the firm has a long history of innovation, including the first…

Boeing investors seek safer skies as safety concerns weigh on Boeing stock

Investors who are well-versed in aerospace stocks know that backlogs, commercial aircraft orders, and government contracts are important. But so is safety. Just one safety incident, particularly when it results in tragedy, can undo years of goodwill built by a company. In the case of Boeing, multiple negative episodes have…

Brookfield Renewable positioned to benefit from surging global power demand

The world consumes a lot of energy each day to keep the global economy running, and demand is expected to rise further as artificial intelligence drives growth in electricity-hungry data centers. Forecasters expect global electricity demand to grow at a 3.5% annual rate through 2050, up from 2.5% annual growth…

Three retail growth stocks to buy and hold for the long term

Nike stock has fallen about 70% from its peak over the past few years, reflecting both self-inflicted issues and softer consumer spending. Sales pressure has weighed on the shares. However, a single brand’s struggles do not necessarily signal trouble for the broader retail and apparel sector, where some companies are…