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UK supports Indonesia in promoting just, inclusive energy transition

Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia and the UK have marked the completion of the first phase of the programme "Towards a Low Carbon Energy Transition in Indonesia" (MENTARI) with a strong commitment to deepe... Read More


Vietnam forecasts trade surplus of 4 billion USD in H1

Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam's total import-export turnover in the first half of 2025 is estimated at 426-430 billion USD, representing an increase of 15.5-15.8% compared to the same period in 2024.Strong... Read More


Vietnam promotes consensus adoption of budget for UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

Hanoi, July 3 -- The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (UNGA) on July 1 adopted by consensus a draft resolution on the budget for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), whose negotiation... Read More


Music tourism - a promising trend for Vietnam's travel industry

Hanoi, July 3 -- Music tourism is emerging as a vibrant trend, poised to usher in a new era for Vietnam's non-smoke industry by offering domestic and international visitors a uniquely immersive way to... Read More


Vietnam, Germany to fortify dialogues, cooperation

Berlin, July 3 -- Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with Vice President of the German Bundestag Bodo Ramelow on July 2 during her working trip for the Global Women Leaders' Su... Read More


Vietnam's GDP growth poised to beat forecast by 0.3%: official

Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam's economy outpaced forecasts in the first half, with GDP growth likely to exceed projections by 0.2 to 0.3%, Minister-Chairman of the Government Office Tran Van Son said on Ju... Read More


Vietnam hands over chairmanship of Asia-Pacific Group in Vienna to India

Vienna, July 3 -- Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna (Austria), on July 2 handed over the Chairmansh... Read More


New decree addresses international deals affected by administrative restructuring

Hanoi, July 3 -- The Government has issued Decree No. 177/2025/ND-CP, amending and supplementing various decrees related to international agreements, aiming to address several key issues arising from ... Read More


Two-tier local government seen as key driver of Vietnam's growth

Havana, July 3 -- Latin American News Agency Prensa Latina has praised Vietnam's official adoption of a two-tier local government model of provincial and communal levels from July 1, 2025, calling it ... Read More


Indonesia's trade surplus surges 4.3 billion USD in May 2025

Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia posted a surge in trade surplus of 4.3 billion USD in May 2025, mainly driven by non-oil, gas commodities, and steel, according to Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The US was ... Read More