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Ho Chi Minh City steps up decisive action to lift IUU "yellow card"

Ho Chi Minh City, April 29 -- While notable progress has been made in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, lingering gaps still require stronger, more coordinated action to full... Read More


Bangkok achieves landmark gender equality milestone with UNDP award

Bangkok, April 29 -- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has received a UNDP Gender Equality Seal Gold award, becoming the first government organisation in the Asia-Pacific region to receive... Read More


PM orders bold reforms to unlock resources, drive double-digit growth

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNA) - To meet the ambitious targets for 2026 and the entire term, including double-digit growth, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung endorsed the key priorities identified by the Mi... Read More


Quang Tri must reposition growth space under "reaching East, spreading West" strategy": Top leader

Quang Tri, April 29 -- Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has urged the central coastal province of Quang Tri to reposition its development space under a "reaching East, spreading West... Read More


Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be released on parole

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNA) - The Parole Committee under the Ministry of Justice of Thailand decided on April 29 to allow former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be released on parole on May 11... Read More


Household businesses need more enabling policies

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Household businesses, seen as a vital pillar of the economy, are currently facing numerous challenges meaning they require more supportive policies to operate effe... Read More


Malaysia tightens operational spending amid global uncertainties

Kuala Lumpur, April 29 -- Malaysia has instructed ministries and agencies to cut operational spending as the country continues to face the impacts of tensions in the Middle East. All ministries, depar... Read More


Government plans to borrow 37 bilion USD in 2026

Hanoi, April 29 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam is expected to mobilise nearly 970 trillion VND (37 billion USD) this year, almost 20% higher than the level set in last year's public borrowing and debt r... Read More


Vingroup breaks ground on 880-ha international university urban area in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, April 29 -- Vingroup on April 29 officially broke ground on the international university urban area project in Xuan Thoi Son commune, Ho Chi Minh City, covering 880 hectares with a t... Read More


UN official praises Vietnam's preparations for 11th NPT Review Conference

New York, April 29 -- United Nations Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsuon April 28 praised Vietnam's thorough preparations and constructive approach in its role as Chair of the 11th Review Confer... Read More