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Vietnam gears up for full-force growth push in 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 is widely seen as an "uphill battle", prompting Vietnam to pool resources early and push hard from the outset of the year. Which growt... Read More


"Mega city" ready for new development opportunities: HCM City leader

Ho Chi Minh City, Jan. 15 -- With the impressive results achieved in 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has not only reaffirmed its role as Vietnam's economic locomotive but is also poised for "new development op... Read More


Trump says Iran paused execution plans as protests rage

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told "on good authority" that Iran has stopped plans to carry out executions, even as Tehran signals fast-track trials and hars... Read More


A historical fascination with Greenland that is now impossible to remove - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 15 -- Following the talks between the United States and Denmark over Greenland which saw the two countries having a major disagreement, the world should be prepared for an American ... Read More


Chinese expert hails Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth as standout achievement

Beijing, Jan. 15 -- Vietnam's GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025 stands out as a notable achievement, reflecting the country's strong resilience and dynamism amid a complex and volatile global economic envir... Read More


Is Our National Pride Worth $150 million?Published on: January 15, 2026 7:31 AM

Pakistan, Jan. 15 -- Polio continues to persist in Pakistan after decades of effort. Why? I firmly believe we can eliminate polio-if only we stop selling our national pride short for a paltry $150 mil... Read More


Groww's Q3 Snapshot, Pee Safe Bags $32 Mn & More

India, Jan. 15 -- Groww's Bottom Line Fades In Q3 Groww delivered a volatile yet resilient performance in the third quarter of the ongoing financial year. The listed investment tech major's profit to... Read More


Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault in Caribbean as Spanish prosecutors study the allegations

New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the... Read More


Foreign Minister receives ASEAN Secretary-General

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on January 14 hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend the 6th ASEAN Digital Min... Read More


Militarisation of civilian space

Nepal, Jan. 15 -- A major political party in Sri Lanka representing the Tamil minority, the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), recently asked its parliamentarian, S Sritharan to step down from the Con... Read More