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Hue listed among world's most romantic honeymoon destinations

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Hue city in central Vietnam has been named among the world's top 25 honeymoon destinations in the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards by online travel platform Tripadvisor. Th... Read More


Vietnam's shrimp exports gain dual boost from key markets

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Vietnam's shrimp exports are receiving positive signals from its two largest markets, China and the US, creating momentum for the sector at the start of 2026. The seafood industry t... Read More


Indonesian retailers ban vape sales to under-21 customers

Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- The Indonesian Vape Retailers Association (Arvindo) instructed all member stores to stop selling e-cigarettes to customers under 21, requiring retailers to display 21+ signage, and... Read More


Thailand strengthens border security

Bangkok, Feb. 26 -- The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has ordered heightened border security after detecting attempts by transnational scam syndicates to slip into Thailand to evade intensified crackdowns i... Read More


Election preparations carried out proactively, methodically: NA General Secretary

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure have been carried out proactively, methodica... Read More


Tuyen Quang completes preparations for NA, People's Council election

Tuyen Quang, Feb. 26 -- Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Council at all levels for the 2026-2031 tenure in the northern province of Tuyen Quang have... Read More


Ramadan season forecast to bolster Indonesia's economic growth

Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- Ramadan and Idulfitri season is projected to provide a modest but meaningful boost to Indonesia's economic growth, with expansion estimated at up to 0.3%, according to Permata Bank... Read More


PM pushes more affordable housing options for middle class

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Central Steering Committee for Housing and Real Estate Market Policies, along with local authorities, to explore ideas to expand housin... Read More


Top legislator chairs national conference on election preparations

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- A national teleconference was held on February 26 to review preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2... Read More


Vietnam's Internet speeds surge at start of 2026

Hanoi, Feb. 26 -- Vietnam's Internet speeds, particularly 5G mobile broadband, recorded strong growth in January 2026, with the upward trend expected to continue thanks to synchronised infrastructure ... Read More