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Thailand hopes to conclude US trade talks before new deadline

Bangkok, July 9 -- Thailand is optimistic that it can finalise a trade deal with the US before the August 1 deadline to avoid a 36% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, according to Finance Mi... Read More


Cao Bang emerges as tourist hotspot with 47.7% arrival growth in H1

Cao Bang, July 9 -- Cao Bang, a rugged mountainous province in northern Vietnam, is emerging as a tourist hotspot, pulling in 1.52 million visitors in the first half of 2025, a 47.7% jump year-over-ye... Read More


Parliamentary diplomacy serves as sustainable bridge in Vietnam - France ties

Paris, July 9 -- Chairwoman of the France - Vietnam Friendship Group in the French National Assembly (NA) Anne Le Henanff has highlighted the growing parliamentary bonds between the two nations, parti... Read More


Government bond issuance surges nearly 70% in June

Hanoi, July 9 -- The Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) held 16 government bond auctions in June, raising nearly 30.5 trillion VND (1.2 billion USD), up 68.8% from May. Cumulatively, the State Treasury mobil... Read More


Quang Tri police uncover transnational extortion ring exploiting sensitive content

Quang Tri, July 9 -- Police in Quang Tri province have launched criminal proceedings against 25 individuals for the charge of "extortion" and one person for "organising illegal migration". Authoritie... Read More


PM urges swift, accountable implementation of key railway projects

Hanoi, July 9 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 9 called on ministries, sectors, and local authorities to take active and responsible roles in carrying out national key railway projects, stres... Read More


Vietnam - US economic ties thrive as bilateral relations enter new chapter

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam and the US have entered a new chapter in their bilateral relationship as they mark 30 years of diplomatic ties (July 7, 1995-2025), with economic cooperation accelerating sinc... Read More


Ministry of Home Affairs to apply KPIs in public employee evaluation

Hanoi, July 9 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to introduce a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system to evaluate the performance of civil servants and public employees, marking a major step towar... Read More


NA Standing Committee to consider adjustments to 2025 legislative programme

Hanoi, July 9 -- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee is scheduled to convene its 47th session on July 10, with July 11 set as a backup date, according to the NA Office. At this meeting, the... Read More


Vietnam, Laos pledge to deepen bilateral cooperation

Vientiane, July 9 -- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung paid courtesy calls to Lao Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone... Read More