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Vietnam's durian exports need better management capacity

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam's durian industry posted a breakthrough in 2025, with export turnover reaching an estimated 4 billion USD and accounting for nearly half of total fruit and vegetable exports, ... Read More


Malaysia boosts bio-economy, targets high revenue in 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 8 -- Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) said on January 7 that bio-economy is expected to expand in value in the coming years and play a larger role in... Read More


Five new intangible cultural heritages added to national list

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Five cultural practices in the northern provinces of Hung Yen and Ninh Binh, and the central province of Nghe An, have been newly recognised as part of Vietnam's national intangible c... Read More


Da Nang announces theme of signature international fireworks festival

Da Nang, Jan. 8 -- The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will take place from May 30 to July 11 under the theme of "Da Nang - United Horizons", announced its organising committee on... Read More


Sa Pa listed fastest-growing destination in Asia: Agoda

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- The digital travel platform Agoda on January 6 reported that Sa Pa was the fastest-growing destination in Asia in 2025, reflecting the rising level of interest among international vis... Read More


Reference exchange rate up on January 8

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,125 VND/USD on January 8, up 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling ra... Read More


Government conference sets socio-economic agenda for 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- The Government held a hybrid conference on January 8 to review its 2025 performance and set tasks in 2026 for the central and local administrations. The event saw the participation o... Read More


FDI inflows fuel GRDP growth across localities

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Leveraging internal strengths while attracting and efficiently deploying investment capital, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), has provided a strong impetus for high GRDP ... Read More


Quang Ninh steps up digitalisation, enforcement to lift EC's IUU fishing warning

Quang Ninh, Jan. 8 -- Quang Ninh province is stepping up digitalisation and tightening enforcement measures across its fisheries sector as part of determined efforts to lift the European Commission's ... Read More


Vietnam maintains fine traditional relations with Venezuela: Spokeswoman

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam has maintained fine traditional relations with Venezuela and wants to continue promoting cooperation in line with the Comprehensive Partnership framework between the two count... Read More