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Thailand wins bid to host Global Wellness Summit 2026

Bangkok, Nov. 25 -- Thailand has secured the rights to host the Global Wellness Summit 2026 (GWS 2026), marking a major milestone in the country's ambition to become a global wellness hub and generate... Read More


Vietnam to stop accepting passports for banking transactions from January 1, 2026

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Starting January 1, 2026, domestic banks will no longer accept passports as valid identification for Vietnamese citizens in any transactions, including payments, cash withdrawals, or... Read More


Dialogue discusses stronger Vietnam-Bulgaria cooperation, trade

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- A Vietnam-Bulgaria business dialogue, co-organised by the Vietnamese Embassy and Burgas Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has drawn the participation of representatives from the Burg... Read More


Malaysia bans social media for users under 16 starting in 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 24 -- From 2026, Malaysian residents under the age of 16 will not be allowed to register social media accounts. Speaking at a recent cyber scam awareness seminar, Minister of Commun... Read More


Petrovietnam, Vinacomin advance cooperation agreement

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) and the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Cooperation Limited (Vinacomin) recently held a high-level working ... Read More


Indonesia eyes trilateral data-centre tie-up with Singapore, Malaysia

Jakarta, Nov. 24 -- Indonesia is in talks with Singapore and Malaysia to develop a cross-border data-centre network linked to its Green Super Grid. Indonesian Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga H... Read More


China-Laos Railway helps boost ASEAN-China trade

Beijing, Nov. 24 -- Cargo volumes handled via the China-Laos Railway reached a record high of 4.506 million tonnes between January and October, up 12.8% year-on-year, China Media Group (CMG) has repor... Read More


National Assembly commemorates victims of natural disasters, floods

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- Before continuing its ongoing 10th session on November 24, the National Assembly (NA) observed a minute's silence in memory of those who lost their lives in recent storms and floods,... Read More


Hanoi hosts Vietnam - US Friendship Festival

Hanoi, Nov. 24 -- A Vietnam - US friendship festival was held in Hanoi on November 23 as part of celebrations of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries (1995-2025). The... Read More


Vietnam, Israel eye stronger education, sci-tech cooperation

Tel Aviv, Nov. 24 -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Israel Ly Duc Trung, together with the embassy's science and technology division, had a meeting with representatives from Technion University in Haifa cit... Read More