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Thailand considers plan to end 60-day visa-free stay

Hanoi, April 29 -- Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai Government is considering ending its 60-day visa exemption scheme to curb misuse by visitors overstaying or working illegally, while supporting more sustain... Read More


Thailand's auto production rises on stronger demand for electric vehicles

Bangkok, April 29 -- Thailand's automotive industry showed new signs of recovery in March 2026, as total vehicle production rose to 133,413 units and domestic sales were boosted by strong demand for e... Read More


Humanitarian Month 2026 launched with community support activities

Hanoi, April 29 -- The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) officially launched the Humanitarian Month 2026, themed "80 years - A Humanitarian Journey for the Community", on April 29 with strong participa... Read More


Vietnam, Czech Republic step up local-level cooperation, cultural exchange

Hanoi, April 29 -- Vietnam and the Czech Republic are moving to deepen local-level cooperation and cultural exchange, with new initiatives centred on regional partnerships and community engagement. Du... Read More


Prolonged heat grips Malaysia, Brunei sees spike in forest fires

Hanoi, April 29 -- The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported that a number of areas nationwide are currently experiencing hot weather conditions at Level 1, classified as an "... Read More


Vietnam pitches itself as promising trade partner to Mexican firms

Mexico City, April 29 -- The Vietnam Trade Office in Mexico teamed up with the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico on April 28 to showcase Vietnam'... Read More


PM emphasises need for governance shift to drive growth

Hanoi, April 29 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged a fundamental shift in governance mindset - from administrative control to proactive service and facilitation - in a bid to promote production,... Read More


Exchange rate, interest rate, credit management must align with 2-digit growth target: PM

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 29 chaired a working session with the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), stressing that the management of exchange rates, interest rates... Read More


Central bank proposes overhaul of forex rules for foreign investment flows

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The State Bank of Vietnam is drafting a new circular to revise foreign exchange management regulations for foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam, in order t... Read More


Top leader attends flag-raising ceremony in Quang Tri

Quang Tri, April 29 -- The central province of Quang Tri held a flag-raising ceremony at the Hien Luong - Ben Hai special national relic site on April 29 to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation... Read More