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Flights to Indonesia's resort island cancelled after volcanic eruption

Hanoi, June 18 -- Around 20 flights to and from the resort island of Bali, Indonesia were cancelled on June 18 after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted one day earlier, spewing a column of ash up to 10 ... Read More


Ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" to premiere in Vietnam

Hanoi, June 18 -- The ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" will make its official Vietnamese premiere at the Ho Guom Theatre, Hanoi on the evenings of June 27-28, according to the Vietnam National Opera &... Read More


Malaysia, Algeria sign deal to develop mining industry

Algiers, June 18 -- Malaysia and Algeria have officially launched a strategic industrial cooperation project worth 8 billion USD, backed by Malaysia's Lion Group, marking a major step forward in bilat... Read More


Draft decree expected to help public sector attract talent

Hanoi, June 18 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs is drafting a decree allowing public agencies and units to sign fixed-term labour contracts with those working outside the sector, opening up a fresh pat... Read More


Thailand to submit formal trade proposal to US

Bangkok, June 18 -- Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira confirmed on June 17 that the country will submit its formal trade proposal to the US this week, with the ... Read More


H&M, Nordic businesses seek suppliers in Vietnam

Hanoi, June 18 -- Swedish multinational fast fashion retailer H&M and other Nordic businesses will send a delegation to the Vietnam International Sourcing 2025, slated for early September in Ho Chi Mi... Read More


Reference exchange rate down 3 VND on June 18

Hanoi, June 18 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 24,994 VND on June 18, up 5 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate ap... Read More


Vietnam, Laos strengthen media cooperation

Vientiane, June 18 -- Vietnamese and Lao press agencies convened in Vientiane on June 17 to chart new paths for media collaboration between the two sides as Vietnam prepares to celebrate the 100th ann... Read More


Lawmakers discuss more socio-economic, legislative issues

Hanoi, June 18 -- The 15th National Assembly will continue its plenary session in Hanoi on June 18 to address pressing socio-economic and legislative matters. The session, aired live on national radi... Read More


Indonesia issues top-level aviation alert as Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts

Hanoi, June 18 -- Indonesia's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre reported that Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in the country's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on June 17, spewing a co... Read More