OpenAI Operations Chief Changes Roles Amid IPO Preparations

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…

Blue shrimp farming intercropped with rice yields hundreds of millions of dong annually

After years of grappling with the fish–rice production model that delivered low economic returns, residents of Quang Trung Ward (Thanh Hóa Province) have shifted to intercrop farming blue shrimp with rice. Local implementation indicates the economic value has increased several times, creating a more sustainable agricultural pathway. From low-return farming…

Singer Tung Duong performs 'Tai Sinh' for Trinh Van Quyet at FLC's Dak Đoa resort and golf project kickoff

On April 4, FLC Group held a groundbreaking ceremony in Dak Đoa commune, Gia Lai province, for the Dak Đoa resort and golf complex project. The development features a 36-hole golf course and is set to require nearly 20,000 billion VND in total investment. At the ceremony, Mr. Trịnh Văn…

Low-profile company raises 8 trillion VND in bond issuance in a single day

On 31 March 2026, Time Era New T&T announced the successful issuance of NTJ12601 bonds with a par value of VND 100 million per bond. The company issued 80,000 bonds, raising a total of VND 8,000 billion. The notes have a 48-month tenor and are due on 31 March 2030.…

Ho Chi Minh City seeks a new institutional framework for a mega-city: Proposal for a Special City Law

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a push to break through with a superior legal framework broad enough for the mega-city model after the merger. At a conference on April 4, experts proposed building a Special Urban Law with a 'sandbox' mechanism to empower the city to remove institutional bottlenecks…

Prime Minister approves adjustments to the six-region planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050

On April 4, 2026, the Prime Minister issued decisions approving adjustments to the six-region national planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The six regions covered are: the Northern midland and mountainous region; the Red River Delta; the North Central Coast; the South Central Coast and the…

ARM unveils AGI-optimized CPU to challenge Intel; Intel calls it a marketing tactic

The server-chip race is intensifying as AI agents increase demand for more versatile compute. ARM has unveiled its latest AGI-focused CPU, positioning it as ready to compete directly with the x86 platform. ARM’s pitch: CPUs built for AI agents ARM says its AGI CPU is designed to address limitations in…

Take-Two fires its entire internal AI team despite the CEO praising AI technology

Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games and the Grand Theft Auto series, has fired its entire internal AI team, including the head of the unit. The move does not appear to be a layoff intended to replace human workers with AI; instead, it targets the group responsible for…