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Malaysian PM highlights ASEAN's unity amid global economic strain

Kuala Lumpur, April 8 -- The ASEAN Investment Conference 2025 opened in Kuala Lumpur on April 8, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM). Deliv... Read More


Vietnam eliminates over 189,000 substandard homes

Hanoi, April 8 -- Vietnam has so far replaced 189,243 makeshift and dilapidated homes across the country, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. Of these, 92,291 houses have been c... Read More


Spanish PM's trip paves way for stronger cooperation with Vietnam

Hanoi, April 8 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's official visit to Vietnam from April 8 to 10, made at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, is expected to create great... Read More


Chinese customers likely to reduce purchases of Thai apartments

Bangkok, April 8 -- Condo transfers from Chinese buyers in Thailand are expected to remain at less than 40% of foreign transfers for the second consecutive year, as tourism from the nation softens and... Read More


Vietnamese worldwide honour Hung Kings with pride and unity

Hanoi, April 8 -- Vietnamese communities around the globe came together in heartfelt ceremonies to commemorate the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, reaffirming the enduring national trad... Read More


Vietnam's textile industry breaks new ground with flame-resistant exports

Hanoi, April 8 -- Just one year since production began, the innovative line of flame-retardant products at the Vietnam National Textile and Garment Group (Vinatex) is opening the door to fresh export ... Read More


Vietnamese military rescue force completes mission in Myanmar, returns home safely

Hanoi, April 8 -- The Vietnamese army's rescue and relief force, who assisted Myanmar in handling the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, has returned home on April 8 evening. On March 30, the M... Read More


Quang Tri, Hue accelerate elimination of makeshift houses

Hanoi, April 8 -- Quang Tri province and Hue city in central Vietnam are intensifying efforts to remove makeshift and dilapidated houses by mid-2025, following a nationwide directive from Prime Minist... Read More


Reference exchange rate up 12 VND on April 8

Hanoi, April 8 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,898 VND/USD on April 8, increasing 12 VND from April 4. With the current trading band of +/- 5... Read More


Singapore to form task force to tackle fallout from US tariffs

Hanoi, April 8 -- Singapore will form a national task force to support businesses and workers in response to sweeping new US tariffs that could slow economic growth and impact jobs and wages, Prime Mi... Read More