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Mideast conflict clouds Malaysia's palm industry

Kuala Lumpur, March 18 -- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is casting a shadow over Malaysia's plantation sector, driving up costs and potential demand disruption. RHB Research analyst Hoe Lee... Read More


Indonesia revokes licences of cosmetics over misleading, inappropriate advertising

Jakarta, March 18 -- Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has withdrawn circulation permits for eight cosmetic products found to have used misleading and offensive advertising content. ... Read More


Phu Tho pivots to high-quality FDI attraction

Phu Tho, March 18 -- The northern province of Phu Tho is accelerating a strategic shift toward attracting high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, with a focus on advanced technology, sus... Read More


Resolution 57 charts directions for Vietnam's technology ecosystem

Hanoi, March 18 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science - technology development, innovation and national digital transformation is chartin... Read More


West of West Lake emerges as new destination for international retailers

Hanoi, March 18 -- The capital's retail market is showing signs of strong recovery, with the Starlake urban area in Tay Ho Tay (the west of West Lake) emerging as a new highlight thanks to its integra... Read More


Da Nang fireworks festival 2026 to ignite summer tourism boom

Da Nang, March 18 -- The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 is set to return from May 30 to July 11, bringing together 10 international fireworks teams, including four newcomers, in ... Read More


Singapore raises salaries to retain teachers

Singapore, March 17 -- About 36,000 teachers and allied educators in Singapore will receive salary increases of between 2% and 9% from October 1, as part of efforts to keep pay competitive and attract... Read More


Higher marketplace fees weigh on online sellers

Hanoi, March 17 -- A wave of fee increases by major e-commerce platforms is driving tens of thousands of merchants away from online marketplaces, sparking concerns about the survival prospects of smal... Read More


Ministry guides response to World Meteorological Day, World Water Day 2026

Hanoi, March 17 -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has issued a document to ministries, agencies, mass organisations, People's Committees of provinces and cities, embassies and inter... Read More


Party chief pushes Military Technical Academy toward global-standard research excellence

Hanoi, March 17 -- Party General Secretary To Lam on March 17 called on the Military Technical Academy (MTA) to strongly promote the spirit of "unity, resilience; innovation, creativity; intelligence,... Read More