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Former deputy minister of agriculture given four-year jail term for bribery

Hanoi, April 7 -- The People's Court of Hanoi on April 7 meted out sentences to former Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Hoang Van Thang and 22 other defendants involved in bribery ... Read More


Thailand adopts strategies to sustain tourism amid energy crisis

Bangkok, April 7 -- Amid a global energy crisis that threatens to impact aviation and tourism, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) has urged the country to adopt a more flexible and sustainab... Read More


Vo Thi Anh Xuan re-elected Vice State President for 2026-2031 term

Hanoi, April 7 -- The 16th National Assembly (NA) adopted a resolution re-electing Vo Thi Anh Xuan as Vice State President for the 2026-2031 tenure, with all 485 lawmakers present voting yes during it... Read More


UK newspaper praises Phu Quoc's unspoilt charm amid tourism boom

London, April 7 -- For many British travellers, tropical island getaways in Southeast Asia have long been synonymous with destinations like Phuket or Bali. However, a recent article by The Independent... Read More


Vietnam waives transport fees to support businesses

Hanoi, April 7 -- The Ministry of Finance has announced the waiver of several fees and charges to support production and business activities in the transport sector. The policy takes effect from April... Read More


New PM pledges to build modern, service-oriented Government

Hanoi, April 7 -- Newly elected Prime Minister Le Minh Hung pledged to prioritise the building of a modern, enabling and people-centred Government, in his inaugural address at the first session of the... Read More


Nguyen Van Quang re-elected as Chief Justice for 2026-2031 term

Hanoi, April 7 -- The 16th National Assembly on April 7 afternoon approved a resolution re-electing Nguyen Van Quang as Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court for the 2026-2031 term, with all 496... Read More


Philippines' inflation hits highest level in nearly two years amid oil price shock

Hanoi, April 7 -- Inflation in the Philippines surged in March, reaching its highest level since July 2024, as conflicts in the Middle East disrupted energy supplies and drove up fuel prices. Data re... Read More


Hanoi targets 30% public transport use to ease traffic congestion

Hanoi, April 7 -- Hanoi aims to increase the share of public transport to at least 30% of total travel demand by 2030 as part of efforts to ease worsening urban traffic congestion, according to the mu... Read More


Le Minh Hung elected Prime Minister for 2026-2031 term

Hanoi, April 7 -- The 16th National Assembly on April 7 elected Le Minh Hung as Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 term, with full support from all deputies present ... Read More