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Thailand continues trade talks with US despite political turmoil

Bangkok, June 21 -- The tariff negotiations between Thailand and the US will proceed despite domestic political tensions, Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan said on June 20. Pichai said th... Read More


Malaysia plans sales, service tax hikes

Kuala Lumpur, June 21 -- The Malaysian Government has announced plans to expand its national sales and service tax (SST) from July 1, including a new 5% rate on imported fruit, as part of efforts to p... Read More


Press for foreign service - an inseparable part of Vietnam's external affairs: Deputy FM

Hanoi, June 21 -- The press for foreign service is an inseparable part of Vietnam's external affairs, tasked with projecting a peaceful, reform-driven Vietnam to the world while countering misinformat... Read More


Deputy PM attends St. Petersburg economic forum, sidelines bilateral activities

Saint Petersburg, June 21 -- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long attended the plenary session of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 28) in Russia on June 20 and had... Read More


Around 64-65% of communes set to meet new-style rural standards after restructuring

Hanoi, June 21 -- Around 64-65% of newly reorganised communes are expected to meet new-style rural standards following the latest administrative restructuring, officials said at a press briefing on Ju... Read More


National event announcing operations of two-tier local administrations slated for June 30

Hanoi, June 21 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the organisation of a national event on June 30 to officially announce the implementation of new two-tier local administration model, whi... Read More


Government leader pushes for clear, practical legal reforms

Hanoi, June 21 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored the need for a transparent and practical approach to building Vietnam's legal system, urging clarity in roles, tasks, timelines, outcomes, ... Read More


Thai Binh completes housing upgrade programme ahead of schedule

Thai Binh, June 21 -- The northern province of Thai Binh has successfully completed its programme to eliminate dilapidated and makeshift houses for poor and near-poor households, as well as its housin... Read More


Prime Minister orders swift implementation of two-tier local administration model

Hanoi, June 21 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has just signed an official dispatch, directing ministries, sectors and localities to focus on key tasks for the deployment of new two-tier local admin... Read More


Vietnam News Agency re-elected to OANA Executive Board for 2025-2028 term

Saint Petersburg, June 21 -- The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has been re-elected to the Executive Board of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) for the 2025-2028 tenure, marking the fif... Read More