Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Thailand to hold constitutional referendum on general election day

Bangkok, Jan. 5 -- Thailand's Royal Gazette website has published a Prime Minister's Office announcement, setting February 8, 2026 as referendum day. The notice says the cabinet told parliament it wou... Read More


Inorganic chemistry unlocks green solutions in Indonesia: scientist

Jakarta, Jan. 4 -- Inorganic chemistry plays a strategic role in transforming industrial waste and local natural resources into high-value functional materials that support sustainable development, sa... Read More


Tay Ninh leverages border-gate advantages to accelerate sustainable growth

Tay Ninh, Jan. 4 -- With a nearly 369km-long border and multiple key border gates, Tay Ninh province is steadily asserting its strategic role along the southern border economic corridor by upgrading b... Read More


Vietnam requests Netflix to remove film over maps featuring "U-shaped line"

Hanoi, Jan. 4 -- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on January 4 that its Cinema Department has requested Netflix to remove the film "Shine on me" from its website and app. In a January ... Read More


Noi Bai airport hits record international arrivals on final day of New Year holiday

Hanoi, Jan. 4 -- Noi Bai International Airport handled around 115,000 passengers on January 4, the final day of the New Year holiday, hitting the peak of the four-day travel period. Of these, internat... Read More


Traffic accidents drop 25.45% on last day of New Year holiday

Hanoi, Jan. 4 -- The number of traffic accidents nationwide on January 4 (the final day of the New Year holiday) fell by more than 25% compared with the same day last year, reflecting positive results... Read More


HCM City posts 100-million-USD tourism revenue during New Year holiday

Hanoi, Jan. 4 -- Ho Chi Minh City raked in 2.63 trillion VND (nearly 100 million USD) from tourism activities during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, the municipal Department of Tourism has r... Read More


Indonesia enacts new Criminal Code

Jakarta, Jan. 4 -- Indonesia officially enacted its new National Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) on January 2, marking a major milestone in the comprehensive reform of the cri... Read More


Vinh Long tourism gears up for breakthrough in New Year

Vinh Long, Jan. 4 -- Following the merger with Ben Tre and Tra Vinh, with a broad development space and diverse tourism potential ranging from traditional craft villages to cultural heritage sites, Vi... Read More


Toyota Vietnam posts 58% hybrid car sales gain in 2025 on high demand

Hanoi, Jan. 4 -- Toyota Motor Vietnam sold 1,082 hybrid vehicles in December 2025, pushing full-year hybrid deliveries to 8,474 units, a 58% increase from 2024, signaling growing preference among Viet... Read More