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World Cup 2026: Thailand cracks down on football betting

Bangkok, June 17 -- Thai police have reported 596 cases and 629 suspects in a nationwide crackdown on gambling networks during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with more than 2.15 billion THB (66 million USD)... Read More


Enhanced destination experiences deliver 'dual benefits' for Ho Chi Minh City's tourism

Ho Chi Minh City, June 17 -- Facing volatility in global input and fuel markets affecting passenger transport costs, tourism and travel operators in Ho Chi Minh City are increasingly focusing on enric... Read More


French Court of Cassation considers reopening Agent Orange lawsuit

Paris, June 17 -- Following a hearing at France's Court of Cassation on June 16, lawyers representing Vietnamese-French plaintiff Tran To Nga expressed their hope that the court will overturn a ruling... Read More


Thanh Hoa seeks stronger cooperation with Thai businesses

Bangkok, June 17 -- Authorities of the central province of Thanh Hoa on June 17 introduced the locality's investment potential and development opportunities to Thai businesses at a seminar held in Ban... Read More


Reference exchange rate climbs 10 VND on June 17

Hanoi, June 17 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,175 VND/USD on June 17, up 10 VND from June 16. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applic... Read More


Vietnam draws harder line on FDI quality under new resolution

Hanoi, June 17 -- Vietnam is renewing its foreign investment strategy under the Politburo's Resolution 10-NQ/TW, steering it toward hi-tech FDI in electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence,... Read More


Vietnam promotes cooperation to ensure maritime safety, security

New York, June 17 -- Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu has underscored that ensuring maritime safety, security and freedom not only helps maintain peace, stability and order ... Read More


Hundreds of US experts, investors to join Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week 2026

Da Nang, June 17 -- The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Vietnam will bring a delegation of 350 representatives, including policymakers, investors and financial experts, from the US to partici... Read More


Prime Minister visits Tatarstan's industrial and high-tech exhibition

Kazan, June 17 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 17 morning (local time) visited the "Made in Tatarstan" exhibition in Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, as part of his trip to... Read More


Malaysian police warn of growing use of courier services for drug trafficking

Kuala Lumpur, June 17 -- Police in Malaysia's Kelantan state have called in more than 10 courier service companies operating in the state to share information on the latest modus operandi employed by ... Read More