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PM demands swift removal of hurdles in key railway projects

Hanoi, March 18 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 18 requested ministries, sectors and localities to act more proactively, flexibly and effectively in implementing railway projects, stressing... Read More


Indonesia revokes licences of cosmetics over misleading, inappropriate advertising

Jakarta, March 18 -- Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has withdrawn circulation permits for eight cosmetic products found to have used misleading and offensive advertising content. ... Read More


Phu Tho pivots to high-quality FDI attraction

Phu Tho, March 18 -- The northern province of Phu Tho is accelerating a strategic shift toward attracting high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2026, with a focus on advanced technology, sus... Read More


Singapore's gold retailers boost inventories amid rising demand, global uncertainties

Singapore, March 18 -- Gold retailers in Singapore are increasing inventories to meet surging demand for the precious metal amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Bullion dealers and jewellers s... Read More


Vietnam, Japan advance new-generation ODA loan to accelerate green transition

Hanoi, March 18 -- Japan is set to extend a new-generation official development assistance (ODA) loan worth 50 billion JPY (around 320 million USD) to Vietnam, featuring streamlined procedures and fas... Read More


Vietnam eyes stronger relations with Cambodia, Saudi Arabia, Dominica: State President

Hanoi, March 18 -- State President Luong Cuong affirmed Vietnam's commitment to bolstering relations with Cambodia, Saudi Arabia and the Commonwealth of Dominica while receiving these nations' newly a... Read More


Myanmar elects new Upper House Speaker

Hanoi, March 18 -- U Aung Lin Dwe, a member of parliament from the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), was elected as Speaker of Myanmar's Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) in its first session... Read More


Vietnam highlights forests' role in sustainable growth on International Day of Forests

Ninh Binh, March 18 -- Vietnam has underscored the vital role of forests in driving sustainable economic growth as it joins global celebrations of the International Day of Forests, observed annually o... Read More


Vietnam - China relations deepened through "3+3" strategic dialogue: Chinese FM

Beijing, March 18 -- The first ministerial-level "3+3" strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, national defence and public security between Vietnam and China represents a pioneering initiative helping ... Read More


Happiness found in simple moments, strengthened by community, policy support

Hanoi, March 18 -- Happiness - a seemingly simple concept - is something people spend a lifetime seeking. Many pursue grand ambitions, overlooking the fact that happiness often lies in ordinary moment... Read More