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Vietnam's cross-border QR payments gain traction

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- Cross-border QR payments are widening Vietnam's tourism, retail and services links to international markets. But turning cost and technology gains into business results requires a bro... Read More


National Assembly approves additions to agenda of second session

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- With all 444 deputies present voting in favour, the 16th National Assembly (NA) on the morning of November 5 approved additions to the agenda of its ongoing second session. Earlier, p... Read More


Improving FDI quality to strengthen growth momentum

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- Vietnam has recorded positive developments in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), with major commitments highlighting the country's growing appeal to international investors. ... Read More


Historic railway stations open new avenues for Vietnam-France tourism cooperation

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) and France's National Railway Company (SNCF) are expanding cooperation in railway heritage preservation and tourism through the twinning ties of Hai... Read More


Malaysia steps up transport infrastructure investment to become global logistics hub

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 5 -- Malaysia is stepping up investment in transport infrastructure across land, sea and air to become a world-class logistics hub, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on November 5. ... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City police detain Facebooker 'Thanh That Tha' in GSM smear

Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 5 -- Ho Chi Minh City police reported on November 5 that they detained and officially launched an probe into Tran Minh Thanh, 36-year-old owner of the Facebook account "Thanh Th... Read More


Responsible AI, teaching overhaul, global ties dominate GMC 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- Responsible AI use, teaching and assessment reform and stronger international education cooperation topped the agenda at the Global MOOC & Online Education Conference 2026 (GMC 2026),... Read More


Vietnam, Oman urged to open diplomatic missions soon

Hanoi, Nov. 5 -- Vietnam and Oman should work to open diplomatic missions in each other's capitals as soon as possible to strengthen bilateral ties, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung said at a... Read More


Coordinated development of energy, AI and infrastructure needed for industrial growth

Ho Chi Minh City, Nov. 5 -- Coordinated development of energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainable infrastructure is needed to support Vietnam's industrial growth and digital transformation, ... Read More


Singapore tightens cross-border haze pollution law

Singapore, Nov. 5 -- Singapore's Parliament on November 4 debated and passed amendments to the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, strengthening enforcement powers, increasing penalties and introducing ... Read More