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Lao economy predicted to grow by 4.5% in 2026: IMF

Vientiane, Nov. 27 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that the Lao economy will expand by 4.5% in 2026, supported by stronger exports, rising tourism, foreign direct investment, an... Read More


Dong Thap province reports progress in anti-IUU efforts

Dong Thap, Nov. 27 -- The southern province of Dong Thap, which has more than 1,500 fishing vessels with 60% being capable of offshore operations, has made significant progress in implementing measure... Read More


Thailand relocates 33rd SEA Games boxing event venue over flooding

Bangkok, Nov. 27 -- The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has ordered the relocation of the boxing event venue at the 33rd SEA Games from a stadium in Songkhla city, and may also move the football co... Read More


State Bank expands support areas for customers affected by natural disasters

Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has issued a directive requesting credit institutions and SBV branches in Regions 8, 9, 10 and 11 to focus on implementing measures to support custome... Read More


US studies event series launched in Hanoi

Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- A series of activities on US studies was launched in Hanoi on 25 November, marking the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-US diplomatic relations (1995-2025). The programme is jointly orga... Read More


Vietnam's healthcare system approaches international standards

Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- Vietnam's healthcare system has made significant strides towards international standards over the past decade, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said at a conference on Novemb... Read More


Government requests fast support, insurance payments for flood-hit residents, businesses

Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc on November 25 signed Official Dispatch No. 228/CD-TTg on processing support policies and insurance benefit payments for residents and businesses af... Read More


Vietnam ready for effective cooperation based on "harmonised interests, shared risks": PM

HCM City, Nov. 26 -- Vietnam stands ready to engage in effective cooperation with all international partners on the principle of "harmonised interests and shared risks", Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh... Read More


Lawmakers pass four laws on judicial affairs

Hanoi, Nov. 26 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 26 adopted four laws - the Law on Extradition, the Law on the Transfer of Persons Serving Prison Sentences, the Law on Mutual Judicial Ass... Read More


Vietnam, Sri Lanka expand cooperation in potential, priority areas

Colombo, Nov. 26 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Trinh Thi Tam met Dr Dammika Patabendi, Sri Lankan Minister of Environment and Chairman of the Sri Lanka-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group, ... Read More