VOV.VN - Thai conglomerate Berli Jucker Pcl (BJC) plans to spend about THB22.5 billion (more than US$700 million) on a deal to acquire full ownership of MM Mega Market Vietnam, strengthening its presence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to strengthen its position as one of the most popular overseas destinations for Korean travellers in 2026, outperforming regional rival Thailand in both visitor numbers and growth momentum, according to a new outlook by Yanolja Research in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

VOV.VN - Vietnam slipped one spot to 108th in the latest FIFA men’s rankings released on January 20, according to the world’s football governing body.

Thailand Week 2026 will be held from January 22 to 25 at the Hanoi International Centre for Exhibition (I.C.E. Hanoi), aiming to provide a dynamic platform for Thai enterprises and Vietnamese partners to explore business opportunities, expand networks and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.

The Association of Vietnamese in Thailand held its 2026–2028 congress in Udon Thani province on January 11 to elect a new executive board to lead community affairs in the country over the next three years.

VOV.VN - Chinese tourist arrivals to Vietnam jumped 41% to 5.3 million, surpassing Thailand’s 4.5 million visitors as security concerns weighed on travel demand to the neighboring country.

VOV.VN - China spent about US$7.2 billion importing durian during the past 11 months, with Vietnam’s market share continuing to rise and now approaching that of Thailand.

Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand have stated that the Party’s and State’s increasing support for their participation in policy-making is a key move to tap the expertise of the Vietnamese community abroad as the country enters a new development phase.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomes the signing of the Joint Statement between Cambodia and Thailand at the 3rd Special Meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC) on December 27, 2025, which agreed on a ceasefire and measures to de-escalate tensions along the border between the two countries.

VOV.VN - Amata VN PCL, a subsidiary of Thailand’s Amata Group, has received the investment registration certificate for the Amata City Phu Tho project, with a total registered capital of more than US$185 million.