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Fire causes extensive damage at Indonesia's major wholesale market

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- A major fire that broke out on the morning of December 15 devastated Kramat Jati, Jakarta's largest wholesale food market, destroying at least 350 kiosks. Local authorities said t... Read More


Made in Vietnam Fair set to open in Hanoi

Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- The Made in Vietnam Fair, slated for December 18-22, is expected to bring together around 150 booths representing major groups, local manufacturing enterprises and Vietnamese brands ... Read More


First hospital in Mekong Delta earns US AACI accreditation

Can Tho, Dec. 16 -- Nam Can Tho University Hospital on December 15 hosted a ceremony to announce its accreditation by the American Accreditation Commission International (AACI), a US-based body, becom... Read More


2025 a good year for Vietnam's securities sector: SSC

Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- Vietnam's securities market in 2025 maintained stronger growth than many regional peers, thanks to flexible direction by the Government and the Ministry of Finance, alongside efforts... Read More


Vietnamese community in Australia united through youth engagement

Sydney, Dec. 16 -- The Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth on December 14 presented Certificates of Commendation from the Consul General to students and volunteers in recognition of their outstandin... Read More


Reference exchange rate down 3 VND on December 16

Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,141 VND/USD on December 16, down 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceili... Read More


Real estate market will have clear divergence next year

Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- Vietnam's real estate market is currently driven by real demand, transparent legal frameworks, and a more positive foundation thanks to new legal corridors, with expectations of a cl... Read More


Philippines steps up crackdown on illegal online gambling

Hanoi, Dec. 16 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered increased patrols and surveillance in coastal and border areas following reports that criminal gangs are attempting to shift illegal ... Read More


Survey shows Thai public still undecided on prime ministerial candidates

Bangkok, Dec. 16 -- The latest opinion survey conducted by Thailand's National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) shows that 40.6% of respondents said they had yet to identify a suitable p... Read More


Contest spreads love for President Ho Chi Minh among Vietnamese children in Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 16 -- A prize-awarding ceremony for the contest on storytelling, painting, singing, and poetry recitation about President Ho Chi Minh for children in 2025 was held at the Vietnamese Embass... Read More