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RoK calls for peaceful resolution to Cambodia-Thailand situation

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 23 urged Cambodia and Thailand to hold talks to resolve escalating border conflict, welcoming efforts by neighbouring countries to ease tensio... Read More


Reference exchange revised down slightly on December 23

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,146 VND/USD on December 23, down 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceili... Read More


Selection of railway investment models must ensure openness, transparency: PM

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The selection of investment models for rail projects must be conducted openly, ensuring the greatest possible benefit for the State, the people and businesses, and meeting the requir... Read More


IUU fishing combat: Deputy PM urges data standardisation, stricter enforcement

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on December 23 stressed the need to standardise data across agencies and localities on issues flagged by the European Commission (EC), as Vietnam s... Read More


Laos on track to graduate from group of least developed countries in 2026: WB

Vientiane, Dec. 23 -- The World Bank (WB) has forecast that Laos is on track to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, citing encouraging signs of macroeconomic recovery ... Read More


Announcement on 15th plenum of 13th Party Central Committee

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- In accordance with the full-term working programme, the 15th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee was held in Hanoi from December 22 to 23, 2025. Party General Secretary To Lam... Read More


Dong Thap enforces full port controls on vessels in anti-IUU fishing drive

Dong Thap, Dec. 23 -- The People's Committee of Dong Thap has issued an official directive instructing relevant departments, sectors, and local authorities to continue implementing robust measures to ... Read More


Philippines extends sugar import ban

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers... Read More


Exhibition highlights vitality of Vietnamese cultural heritage

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- An exhibition titled "Vietnamese Cultural Heritage - Vitality from Tradition to Modernity" opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 23. The event is jointly or... Read More


Singapore tightens security ahead of Christmas Eve

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- Singapore Police have announced enhanced security measures along Orchard Road, the city-state's busiest shopping belt, as large crowds of residents and visitors are expected on Chris... Read More