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Reference exchange rate goes up further on June 23

Hanoi, June 23 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,189 VND/USD on June 23, up 6 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rat... Read More


National traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products to be launched on July 1

Hanoi, June 23 -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is finalising preparations for the official launch of the national traceability system for agro-forestry-fishery products on July 1, marki... Read More


Four rare wild animals released back into natural habitat

Quang Ngai, June 23 -- Four rare wild animals were released back into the wild on June 22 following a coordinated effort by the Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism Centre at Chu Mom Ray National ... Read More


Condolences extended to Cuba over passing of Deputy PM Ramiro Valdes Menendez

Hanoi, June 23 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 22 extended a message of condolence to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, the Cuban Government, and the family of Ramiro Valdes Menendez fo... Read More


Vietnam strengthens elderly care with free annual health checks

Hanoi, June 23 -- The elderly in Vietnam will be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening from 2026 under a revised national programme on elderly care through 2030. The polic... Read More


Vietnam, Australia step up cooperation towards successful APEC 2027

Sydney, June 23 -- Vietnam and Australia have agreed to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to ensure the successful hosting of the APEC Year and APEC Economic Leaders' Week in 2027 by Vi... Read More


Vietnam attaches high priority to ties with India: top legislator

Hanoi, June 23 -- Vietnam always values and gives high priority to relations with India - a loyal, trusted and longstanding friend with deep historical and cultural ties, National Assembly (NA) Chairm... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City announces 134 free bus routes

Ho Chi Minh City, June 23 -- Ho Chi Minh City's centre for public transport management announced on June 22 the implementation of a programme to provide 100% bus fare support from July 1 through Decem... Read More


Indonesia expects 8.84 billion USD in savings from B50 biodiesel rollout

Jakarta, June 23 -- Indonesia will begin the nationwide implementation of its mandatory B50 biodiesel programme from July 1, a move expected to strengthen energy self-sufficiency and reduce diesel imp... Read More


Vietnam, Canada seek to promote defence cooperation

Hanoi, June 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang hosted Canadian Ambassador to Vietnam James Nickel in Hanoi on June 23, discussing measures to further s... Read More