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Japan's Okayama prefecture urged to expand ties with Vietnamese localities

Hanoi, March 27 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has called on Japan's Okayama prefecture to strengthen cooperation with Vietnamese localities, particularly in investment, high technology ... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City promotes cooperation with Russian localities

Ho Chi Minh City, March 27 -- Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City on March 27 hosted delegations from Russia's Perm Krai and Tyumen Oblast, expressing their desire to expand cooperation with these high-potent... Read More


Hand, foot and mouth cases increase five-fold in Q1

Hanoi, March 27 -- Vietnam recorded more than 25,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in the first three months of 2026, including four deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. The in... Read More


At least 10% reduction in pilotage service fees offered for all Vietnamese-flagged vessels

Hanoi, March 27 -- The Ministry of Construction announced on March 27 that maritime pilotage service providers nationwide have reached a consensus to cut down at least 10% in service fees for vessels ... Read More


National conference highlights AI trends, opportunities in Vietnam

Can Tho, March 27 -- A national scientific conference on artificial intelligence (AI) took place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 27, drawing scientists, lecturers, experts, postgraduates ... Read More


Earth Hour 2026 links energy saving to national security

Hanoi, March 27 -- Earth Hour 2026 is being held amid growing pressure to ensure energy security as surging global fuel prices have pushed up electricity production costs. The campaign has evolved be... Read More


Middle East conflict poses challenges for Indonesia's palm oil industry

Jakarta, March 27 -- The ongoing conflict involving Iran is expected to create both opportunities and challenges for Indonesia's palm oil industry, amid volatile global commodity prices and escalating... Read More


Indonesia signals possible easing of coal and nickel output caps

Jakarta, March 27 -- The Indonesian government has signalled the possibility of a measured easing of coal and nickel production quotas if commodity prices remain high, as part of efforts to maintain g... Read More


PM calls for IMF's continued support for Vietnam's sustainable development

Hanoi, March 27 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IFM) led by Martin Sommer, head of the IMF's Article IV consultation mission team to Vietn... Read More


Thai population declines further as aging rate rises

Bangkok, March 27 -- Thailand's population fell by over 142,000 to about 65.8 million in 2025, according to the Department of Provincial Administration's Central Registration Office. Women outnumber ... Read More