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Another landmark named after President Ho Chi Minh inaugurated in Russia's Far East

Moscow, July 9 -- The authorities of Vladivostok on July 8 announced the renaming of the "Sportivnaya" bus stop as "Ho Chi Minh square" station. The decision was approved in June following a proposal ... Read More


Resolution charts coordinated strategy to attract new-generation FDI

Hanoi, July 9 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested sector places strong emphasis on promoting the green and digital economy, coupled with technology transfer a... Read More


Vietnam, Laos strengthen border defence friendship

Nghe An, July 9 -- A series of activities highlighting the political, defence and humanitarian dimensions of the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange took place on July 9 at the Nam... Read More


Beyond FDI, Vietnam leverages foreign resources to build up domestic capacity

Hanoi, July 9 -- Nearly 40 years after opening its economy to tap international resources for national development, Vietnam is shifting its focus from simply attracting more foreign investment to usin... Read More


Indonesia's Bali starts work on first waste-to-energy plant to tackle waste, boost green transition

Jakarta, July 9 -- Indonesia's resort island of Bali broke ground on its first waste-to-energy plant on July 8, marking a major step in efforts to improve waste management, reduce environmental pressu... Read More


ADB keeps Vietnam as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is projected to remain the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintaining its growth forecasts of 7.2% for 2026 and 7.0% for 2027... Read More


Vietnam boosts collective economy, elevates OCOP products in digital age

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is focusing on promoting the collective economy and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme during 2026-2030, with digital transformation, stronger value chains and impro... Read More


Malaysia in talks with Thailand on overland durian export to China

Kuala Lumpur, July 9 -- Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand to establish an overland route for transporting durians to China as it seeks to address a domestic oversupply and expand its share in the ... Read More


Thailand welcomes over 16.21 million foreign visitors in first half of 2026

Bangkok, July 8 -- Thailand welcomed more than 16.21 million foreign tourists since the beginning of 2026, generating 782.57 billion THB (24 billion USD) in tourism revenue, the Ministry of Tourism an... Read More


Malaysia mulls over national registry to curb domestic violence

Kuala Lumpur, July 8 -- Malaysia is considering setting up a national registry for domestic violence offenders to help track repeat offenders and strengthen protection for women and children, accordin... Read More