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Rising FDI, investor optimism reinforce Vietnam's appeal for inflows

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Strong attraction and disbursement of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 underscore Vietnam's status as a safe and attractive investment destination, with prospects for inflows ... Read More


Tu Du Hospital saves newborn in extremely rare twin pregnancy case

HCM City, Jan. 15 -- Doctors at Tu Du Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City have successfully saved a newborn in an exceptionally rare medical case, in which the birth of the second twin was delayed by eight w... Read More


Thailand, Cambodia hold talks to ensure ceasefire

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Officials of the Secretariat of the Cambodia-Thailand Regional Border Committee (RBC) met on the morning of January 15 to strengthen the ceasefire recently agreed between the two sid... Read More


Vietnam fast-tracks key national railway projects

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Entering 2026, with the completion of a basic legal framework, Vietnam's key national railway projects are moving into an accelerated implementation phase, notably the North-South hi... Read More


Reference exchange rate remains stable on January 15

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,135 VND/USD on January 15, unchanged from January 14. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate... Read More


Vietnamese firm provides digital airline ticket payment services in Laos

Vientiane, Jan. 15 -- A cooperation agreement on airline ticket payments via UNITEL services was signed on January 13 in Vientiane, Laos between Star Fintech, a member of Star Telecom (Unitel) - a Vie... Read More


Vietnam gears up for full-force growth push in 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Achieving double-digit economic growth in 2026 is widely seen as an "uphill battle", prompting Vietnam to pool resources early and push hard from the outset of the year. Which growt... Read More


"Mega city" ready for new development opportunities: HCM City leader

Ho Chi Minh City, Jan. 15 -- With the impressive results achieved in 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has not only reaffirmed its role as Vietnam's economic locomotive but is also poised for "new development op... Read More


Chinese expert hails Vietnam's 2025 GDP growth as standout achievement

Beijing, Jan. 15 -- Vietnam's GDP growth of 8.02% in 2025 stands out as a notable achievement, reflecting the country's strong resilience and dynamism amid a complex and volatile global economic envir... Read More


Foreign Minister receives ASEAN Secretary-General

Hanoi, Jan. 15 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on January 14 hosted a reception for ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, who is on a visit to Vietnam to attend the 6th ASEAN Digital Min... Read More