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Q1 growth lays firm foundation for Vietnam's 2026 economic targets

Hanoi, April 6 -- Vietnam's economy expanded by 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026, setting a strong pace for the rest of the year despite mounting global uncertainties. The growth rate was higher th... Read More


Indonesia seeks alternative naphtha sources amid Mideast supply risks

Jakarta, April 6 -- Indonesia is seeking alternative sources of naphtha from Africa, India, and the US amid disruptions to supplies from the Middle East due to escalating geopolitical tensions and shi... Read More


Top legislator urges striving to be NA of the people, by the people, for the people

Hanoi, April 6 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The 16th National Assembly will strive to be truly worthy of being a legislature of the people, by the people, and for the people, serving as the highest representative... Read More


Sandbox - "policy laboratory" for next-generation financial centre

Ho Chi Minh City, April 6 -- Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a new highlight on the global financial map, with rising rankings and strong fintech growth momentum. In this context, a regulatory sandbox... Read More


Project on digital transformation in cultural sector approved

Hanoi, April 6 -- Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has signed Decision No. 611/QD-TTg dated April 4 approving the project on digital transformation in the cultural sector to 2030, with a vision t... Read More


Vietnam serves 6.76 million foreign arrivals in Q1

Hanoi, April 6 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam posted its best-ever first-quarter tourism performance, welcoming 6.76 million international visitors in the first three months of 2026, up 12.4% year-on-year, ... Read More


Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Chairman of National Assembly

Hanoi, April 6 -- Deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) elected Politburo member, Chairman of the 15th National Assembly Tran Thanh Man, a deputy of the 16th legislature, as Chairman of the Nati... Read More


Thailand investigates illegal fuel stockpiling activities

Bangkok, April 6 -- Thai authorities are investigating a foreign transport company following reports that a large quantity of diesel fuel was being illegally stockpiled on its premises, local media re... Read More


Thailand strengthens price controls amid rising energy costs

Hanoi, April 6 -- Bangkok (VNA) - Thailand's Government has placed bottled drinking water, seasoning sauces, and plastic pellets under price control to curb potential price hikes due to cost pressures... Read More


36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

Quang Ngai, April 6 -- Fisheries surveillance forces successfully rescued and towed a fishing vessel with 36 fishermen onboard after it suffered an engine failure while operating in waters of Truong S... Read More