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Vietnam affirms position in ASEAN, creating new growth space

Hanoi, June 20 -- Vietnam has emerged as an increasingly important driver of regional economic integration over the past three decades, with two-way trade with ASEAN soaring to approximately 91 billio... Read More


Da Nang seeks opportunities in emerging fintech, Web3 wave

Da Nang, June 20 -- The establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Centre (VIFC) and Da Nang's innovation agenda could position the central city as a regional destination for technology entr... Read More


Festival brings Vietnamese culture to northwestern France

Paris, June 20 -- The fourth Vietnam Festival took place in the port city of Lorient in France's northwestern Bretagne region from June 16-19, bringing Vietnamese culture closer to local communities t... Read More


Vietnam values UNODC support for ASEAN

Hanoi, June 20 -- Vietnam highly values UNODC's support for ASEAN and the region and calls on the organisation to continue prioritising capacity-building programmes, technical assistance, and the effe... Read More


MSCI keeps Indonesia in emerging market category, lowers transparency rating

Jakarta, June 20 -- Global index provider MSCI has retained Indonesia's stock market in the emerging market category in its 2026 Global Market Accessibility Review released on June 19, easing concerns... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City establishes new press and broadcasting agency

Ho Chi Minh City, June 20 -- The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee on June 20 announced a decision on the establishment of the city press and radio-television agency, effective July 1. The agency compr... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City targets AI, semiconductor investment in new-generation FDI drive

Ho Chi Minh City, June 20 -- Ho Chi Minh City is shifting its investment strategy from prioritising volume to attracting high-quality, high-impact technology projects, with a focus on semiconductors, ... Read More


Hanoi seeks to unlock night-time economy through culture, heritage

Hanoi, June 20 -- As Vietnam's political, cultural and tourism hub, Hanoi welcomes tens of millions of domestic and international visitors each year and has gained global recognition for its rich heri... Read More


Lam Dong eyes opportunities in multi-trillion-dollar Halal market

Lam Dong, June 19 -- With its strengths in high-tech agriculture and tourism, Lam Dong is steadily positioning itself to tap into the global Halal market, one of the world's fastest-growing sectors wi... Read More


Indonesia meets FAO benchmark for food self-sufficiency

Jakarta, June 19 -- Indonesian Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman on June 18 announced that the country has achieved food self-sufficiency in line with the standard set by the Food and Agriculture Or... Read More