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Vietnam approves first sandbox trial for crypto asset conversion project

Hanoi, Aug. 27 -- The Da Nang city People's Committee has approved the Basal Pay, the country's first crypto asset conversion project, operating within the city's controlled fintech sandbox environmen... Read More


Lao ambassador congratulates Vietnam's Defence Ministry on 80th National Day

Hanoi, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, on August 27 hosted Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Khamphao Ernthavanh, who visited the ministry's headquarters in ... Read More


Vietnamese broken rice joins menu of Japan's fast-food giant chain

Tokyo, Aug. 27 -- Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added "Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork" to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to ... Read More


Vietnam, Panama celebrate half a century of friendship, cooperation

Hanoi, Aug. 27 -- Vietnam and Panama are set to further consolidate and expand their cooperation both within bilateral and multilateral frameworks, thanks to the sustained efforts of successive genera... Read More


New Zealand Parliament Speaker arrives in Hanoi, beginning official visit to Vietnam

Hanoi, Aug. 27 -- Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee arrived in Hanoi on August 27, beginning his five-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of C... Read More


Thailand cracks down on illegal firearms

Bangkok, Aug. 27 -- The Royal Thai Police (RTP) announced on August 26 that a ten-day nationwide sweep this month netted more than 5,200 suspects in over 6,300 cases linked to illegal firearms and exp... Read More


German scholar confident in Vietnam's prosperity

Berlin, Aug. 27 -- Vietnam's early completion of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and its active pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demonstrate strong governance, inclusive pol... Read More


HCM City pushes to achieve 2025 growth target of at least 8.5%

HCM City, Aug. 27 -- Ho Chi Minh City is pressing ahead with comprehensive and resolute measures to ensure its 2025 economic growth target of 8.5% or higher, with GDP expansion in the second half of t... Read More


Vietnam to halve required reserve ratio for select banks

Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced that from October 1, 2025, certain commercial banks will be entitled to a 50% reduction of the required reserve ratio, a move expected t... Read More


Hanoi Metro adds trains, extends operating time to meet growing travel demand

Hanoi, Aug. 26 -- Hanoi Railways Company Limited (Hanoi Metro) has announced that it has increased train frequency and extended operating hours to meet surging travel demand during the days when rehea... Read More