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Vietnam - A magnet for German investment

Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- With its young workforce, competitive labour costs, expanding domestic market, and increasingly open investment environment, Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most appealing destina... Read More


Indonesia: Falling meteor creates bright fireball over Java Sea

Jakarta, Oct. 6 -- A large meteor entering Earth's atmosphere and falling into the Java Sea on October 5 evening caused a bright fireball and loud explosion that startled residents in parts of Cirebon... Read More


Thailand considers pension savings scheme from unclaimed lottery purchases

Bangkok, Oct. 6 -- The Thai Government is studying a new policy that would allow citizens to convert money spent on unsuccessful digital lottery tickets into pension savings, aiming to encourage long-... Read More


Aquatic product exports rise 15.5% in first nine months

HCM City, Oct. 6 -- Vietnam's aquatic product industry has recorded a strong rebound, with export turnover in the first nine months of 2025 reaching 8.33 billion USD, up 15.5% year-on-year, according ... Read More


Vietnam's FDI disbursement highest in five years

Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- Vietnam's disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in January - September recorded its highest level in five years, reaching 18.8 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 8.5%, ... Read More


Da Nang emerges as premier international wedding destination

Da Nang, Oct. 6 -- Authorities in the central coastal city of Da Nang have partnered with industry stakeholders to host a familiarisation trip (famtrip) for 30 leading Indian wedding planning companie... Read More


Agro-forestry-fishery exports eye record for 2025: Deputy Minister

Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- Vietnam's agro-forestry-fisheries sector is on track to hit a record 67 billion USD in export revenue this year, provided it sustains a monthly pace of 5 billion USD through the remai... Read More


Hanoi Convention to be a milestone in Vietnam's multilateral diplomacy: Deputy FM

Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- Vietnam's successful campaign to have the United Nations (UN) General Assembly select Hanoi as the host city for the Opening for Signature of the UN Convention against Cybercrime (Han... Read More


PM orders preparedness for floods, landslides triggered by Typhoon Matmo

Hanoi, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 signed Dispatch No. 188/CD-TTg, urging proactive measures to cope with the risk of flash floods, landslides and inundation caused by Typhoo... Read More


HCM City explores new tourism products to boost post-merger potential

HCM City, Oct. 6 -- Ho Chi Minh City is positioning itself as a tourism hub following its administrative merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, with authorities accelerating efforts to ... Read More