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Vietnam - A rising star in Asia: Indian professor

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Vietnam is emerging as a standout growth performer not only in Southeast Asia but across Asia as a whole, according to Professor Reena Marwah from the University of Delhi, and Secret... Read More


Party Central Committee's 15th plenum wraps up

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded on the morning of December 23 after two days of intensive working, completing all agenda items with a high degree of con... Read More


Vietnam's national football team climbs three places in FIFA rankings

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) announced that the national football team has climbed three places to 107th in the world and 19th in Asia in the latest FIFA rankings released o... Read More


China to allow import of Vietnamese fresh jackfruits from June 1, 2026

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- China will officially allow the import of fresh jackfruits from Vietnam from June 1, 2026, according to an announcement issued by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC... Read More


Former Lao official hails Vietnam's achievements after 40 years of renewal

Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- After 40 years of pursuing the Doi moi (Renewal) process, Vietnam has remained steadfast on its socialist path, charted a sound development course, obtained remarkable socio-econ... Read More


Vietnam ushers in digital era of tourism

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- On December 15, Vietnam reached major milestones in its tourism development - welcoming its 20 millionth international visitor and launching its first national-level data platform de... Read More


Reference exchange revised down slightly on December 23

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,146 VND/USD on December 23, down 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceili... Read More


Laos on track to graduate from group of least developed countries in 2026: WB

Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery ... Read More


Dong Thap enforces full port controls on vessels in anti-IUU fishing drive

Dong Thap, Dec. 23 -- The People's Committee of Dong Thap has issued an official directive instructing relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities to continue implementing robust measures to ... Read More


Philippines extends sugar import ban

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers... Read More