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Laos sets six major goals in five-year development plan

Vientiane, Jan. 8 -- Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has highlighted six major goals and 26 focal work plans for 2026-2030 while presenting the country's 10th five-year socio-economic developmen... Read More


Scholar highlights strategic significance of upcoming 14th National Party Congress

Mexico City, Jan. 8 -- At a time when the world is being reshaped by intensifying geopolitical conflicts, supply-chain disruptions and sharpening competition among great powers, the 14th National Cong... Read More


Four national fairs planned for 2026 at VEC

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has put forward a proposal to Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son, head of the Steering Committee for National Fairs, outlining preparations ... Read More


Achieving double-digit growth requires new growth model: PM

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam will need radical economic restructuring and a fresh growth model powered by science - technology, innovation and digital transformation to deliver double-digit expansion star... Read More


Indonesia allocates billions of USD for disaster response

Jakarta, Jan. 8 -- The Indonesian government has prepared a budget of between 53-60 trillion IDR (3.4-3.85 billion USD) for disaster emergency response under the 2026 State Budget (APBN). The amount ... Read More


Party leader calls for decisive mindset shift from administration to development creation

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Party General Secretary To Lam on January 8 delivered a keynote address at a national conference reviewing the Government's performance in 2025 and outlining tasks for 2026, calling f... Read More


Vietnam - Japan trade surpasses 50 billion USD for first time

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- In 2025, Vietnam-Japan trade exceeded 50 billion USD for the first time, marking a key milestone in bilateral trade growth and reaffirming Japan as one of Vietnam's most important and... Read More


Fuel prices continue to fall on January 8

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Most petrol and oil products witnessed price declines in the latest adjustment, effective from 15:00 on January 8, by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade. A... Read More


Hon Thom Cable Car selected by The New York Times to illustrate Vietnam's tourism

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam has been named one of the 52 destinations for 2026 by The New York Times - one of the world's most widely read newspapers. Notably, to illustrate Vietnam's tourism, the New Yo... Read More


Vietnam pushes biopesticides to support green farming

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam's agriculture is stepping up its transition towards a greener, safer and more sustainable development model, aligned with efforts to ensure food safety and public health, limi... Read More