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Reference exchange rate down 1 VND on April 21

Hanoi, April 21 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,102 VND/USD on April 21, down 1 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling... Read More


MK Smart achieves Common Criteria EAL5+ Certification, expanding opportunities in global digital identity

Hanoi, April 21 -- Hanoi (VNA) - As countries accelerate the development of digital governments, electronic identification (eID) and electronic passports (ePassport) are becoming essential infrastruct... Read More


16th NA reviews amendments to four tax-related laws on April 21

Hanoi, April 21 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The 16th National Assembly (NA) convened a plenary sitting on April 21 morning as part of its first session, continuing deliberations on a wide range of socio-economic... Read More


Singapore buys more LNG from outside of Middle East

Singapore, April 21 -- Singapore is increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from other regions worldwide as conflict in the Middle East disrupts shipments of the fuel used to generate elec... Read More


Ha Tinh must leverage advantages, ignite growth aspiration: Top leader

Ha Tinh, April 21 -- The central province of Ha Tinh must maintain sharp focus, fully leverage its potential, spark development ambition, seize opportunities, surmount challenges, and stay resolute in... Read More


Malaysia boosts aid to help farmers expand rubber cultivation areas

Kuala Lumpur, April 21 -- Malaysian has approved higher support levels under the Rubber Replanting Programme in Peninsular Malaysia and the state of Sabah as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan. Deputy Pr... Read More


Technology bolsters growth confidence among Vietnam's small businesses

Ho Chi Minh City, April 21 -- Vietnam's small businesses saw a strong performance in 2025, with 84% reporting growth - a slight increase from the previous year, according to an Asia-Pacific small busi... Read More


Singaporean primary schools pilot AI with strict control

Singapore, April 21 -- Singapore teachers have been experimenting with different AI teaching assistants or other tools to help in learning, amid growing attention on the role of AI in education. In pr... Read More


Indonesia warns of highly contagious measles outbreak

Jakarta, April 21 -- Indonesia has issued a warning over the rapid spread of measles, describing it as one of the most dangerous infectious diseases globally, with transmission rates far exceeding tho... Read More


National Assembly extends first session by half a day

Hanoi, April 21 -- Lawmakers on April 21 approved an adjustment to the agenda of the first session of the 16th National Assembly, including an extension of proceedings by an additional half day. A tot... Read More