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Singapore sees continued rise in late marriages, declining birth rates

Singapore, July 1 -- Singapore's Department of Statistics on June 30 released the results of its General Household Survey 2025, showing that the trends of later marriages and smaller family sizes cont... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City pioneers innovation, creating growth momentum for nation: official

Ho Chi Minh City, July 1 -- As Ho Chi Minh City marks the 50th anniversary of officially named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976-2026), Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van ... Read More


50 years of Ho Chi Minh City: A convergence of diverse cultural values

Ho Chi Minh City, July 1 -- Ho Chi Minh City has evolved into Vietnam's leading economic and cultural hub, driven not only by economic growth and global integration but also by the formation of an ope... Read More


Vietnam's aquatic exports rise 12.8% in first half of 2026

Hanoi, July 1 -- Vietnam's aquatic exports maintained solid momentum in the first half of 2026, with turnover rising 12.8% year-on-year to nearly 5.8 billion USD, according to the Vietnam Association ... Read More


Quang Ninh unveils strategic plans, sets sights on becoming national urban hub

Quang Ninh, July 1 -- The northern province of Quang Ninh on June 30 announced a series of strategic plans, notably its master urban planning to 2050 with a vision to 2075, while officially receiving ... Read More


Venezuela quake: Vietnamese team intensifies search efforts

Hanoi, July 1 -- Vietnam's military and police team conducted search and rescue operations in Venezuela's hardest-hit state of La Guaira on June 30 (local time), working through extreme heat and heavy... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City marks 50 years of bearing late President's name with flower offering ceremony

Ho Chi Minh City, July 1 -- On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh officially being renamed Ho Chi Minh City (July 2, 1976 - 2026), a delegation of leaders of the Party Committee, ... Read More


Vietnam's film industry eyes AI-driven growth with stronger IP protection

Da Nang, July 1 -- Experts, regulators, and domestic and international businesses underscored the need for Vietnam's film industry to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen intellectual propert... Read More


E-commerce Law takes effect on July 1, paving way for more transparent digital marketplace

Hanoi, July 1 -- The Law on E-commerce, which takes effect on July 1, marks a major milestone in strengthening the legal framework for the digital economy. After more than a decade of rapid growth, th... Read More


Indonesia diversifies funding tools for climate action

Jakarta, July 1 -- Indonesia is stepping up efforts to diversify its climate financing instruments as it seeks to mobilise about 800 trillion IDR (nearly 50 billion USD) a year to achieve its net-zero... Read More