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Vietnam ramps up support for flood-hit Central and Central Highlands regions

Hanoi, Nov. 25 -- Authorities and relevant forces are intensifying efforts to support residents in the Central and Central Highlands regions as historic flooding continues to inflict widespread damage... Read More


Russia, Sri Lanka extend condolences to Vietnam over flood losses

Hanoi, Nov. 25 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 24 sent messages of condolences to Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong over the heavy losses caused by recent ... Read More


Lawmakers discuss plans to modernise education, improve public health

Hanoi, Nov. 25 -- Lawmakers on November 25 morning will continue discussions at the tenth session of the National Assembly (NA) on the proposed investment policy for the 2026-2035 national target prog... Read More


Reference exchange rate slightly increases on November 25

Hanoi, Nov. 25 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,146 VND/USD on November 25, up 2 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling... Read More


Malaysia's export growth expected to slow in 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 25 -- Despite Malaysia's trade growth in October 2025 surpassing expectations, with both exports and imports reaching record levels, economists warned that the country's export expa... Read More


Thailand wins bid to host Global Wellness Summit 2026

Bangkok, Nov. 25 -- Thailand has secured the rights to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026), marking a major milestone in the country's ambition to become a global wellness hub and generate... Read More


Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from January 1, 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or... Read More


Dialogue discusses stronger Vietnam-Bulgaria cooperation, trade

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- A Vietnam-Bulgaria business dialogue, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has drawn the participation of representatives from the Burg... Read More


Malaysia bans social media for users under 16 starting in 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 24 -- From 2026, Malaysian residents under the age of 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts. Speaking at a recent cyber scam awareness seminar, Minister of Commun... Read More


Petrovietnam, Vinacomin advance cooperation agreement

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Cooperation Limited (Vinacomin) recently held a high-level working ... Read More