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Tien Giang completes elimination of substandard houses

Tien Giang, June 18 -- The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang completed its programme to eradicate temporary and dilapidated houses ahead of the June 30 deadline, helping transform the lives of hundr... Read More


Indonesia invites Dutch firms to join Java giant sea wall project

Jakarta, June 18 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has invited Dutch business actors to support a project to build a giant 500-ki... Read More


Thailand fears decline in arrivals from Middle East

Bangkok, June 18 -- The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is expected to affect five of Thailand's tourism markets, which might plunge by 50%, while visits from the Middle East to Phuket have already start... Read More


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