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Vietnam calls for stronger international cooperation to achieve SDGs

Hanoi, July 16 -- Vietnam has called for stronger action by the international community, including greater technology transfer, digital inclusion, capacity building, and sustainable financing for deve... Read More


Domestic consumption hits new record, but consumer spending remains cautious

Hanoi, July 16 -- Vietnam's domestic consumer market reached a new record in the first half of 2026, reaffirming its role as a key driver of economic growth. However, despite double-digit expansion in... Read More


Manufacturing sector faces defining race for survival through dual transformation

Hanoi, July 16 -- Green production and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating a "dual transformation" - combining green and digital transitions - which forces Vietnamese manufacturers to seek effec... Read More


Reference exchange rate up 10 VND on July 16

Hanoi, July 16 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,243 VND/USD on July 16, up 10 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling ra... Read More


Quang Tri rescues six rare wild animals

Quang Tri, July 16 -- The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Development of Creatures under the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park recently received six rare wild animals handed over by authorities in... Read More


Vietnam, Laos deepen cooperation in finance, agriculture

Hanoi, July 16 -- Vietnam and Laos have agreed to step up cooperation in finance, agriculture, natural resources and environmental management, with a focus on sustainable agricultural development, for... Read More


Indonesia accumulates 153 tonnes of gold thanks to national bullion bank

Jakarta, July 16 -- Indonesia's national gold bank, or bullion ecosystem, has accumulated approximately 153 tonnes of gold in the 17 months since its launch, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Aff... Read More


Malaysia studies strategic measures to strengthen energy security

Kuala Lumpur, July 16 -- The Malaysian Government will study the need for and strategies to establish a national petroleum reserve as part of efforts to strengthen the country's energy security and en... Read More


Robot- and AI-driven advances in stroke care introduced at Can Tho conference

Can Tho, July 16 -- More than 500 doctors and specialists from 15 countries and territories are attending the Stroke Intervention School 2026 international scientific conference and continuing medical... Read More


Vietnam strengthens position in Asia's AI trade landscape

Ho Chi Minh City, July 16 -- The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping not only the global technology race but also Asia's trade landscape. Against this backdrop, Vietnam is emerging... Read More