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Vietnamese company invests in cashew cultivation in Cuba

Havana, Dec. 8 -- The Hoang Gia Viet Food JSC of Vietnam has signed an economic cooperation contract with Alquizar, an agricultural company of the Artemisa Agroforestry Business Group, to cultivate ca... Read More


Digital technology application enhances forest management, protection

Hanoi, Dec. 8 -- Digital transformation and the use of scientific and technological advances are considered a "key solution" to improving the quality of forest management, monitoring, and protection i... Read More


Firefighter killed by falling tree amid eastern Australian bushfires

Sydney, Dec. 8 -- A firefighter has died after being crushed by a tree while fighting a bushfire in the eastern Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Sunday night. Authorities said on Monday t... Read More


Kerala set for first phase of local body polls on Tuesday

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 8 -- Kerala is gearing up for the first phase of the 2025 local-body elections on December 9, with seven districts preparing to go to the polls. The state is in the final sta... Read More


Philanthropist Minal Bajaj extends support to Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Kochi, Dec. 8 -- Renowned philanthropist Minal Bajaj, Trustee and Honorary Director of the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation (JBF) since 2009, has extended her support to the upcoming sixth edition of the Koc... Read More


Australia weighs tough calls as Cummins nears return for Adelaide

Adelaide, Dec. 8 -- Riding high on a 2-0 series lead, Australia are prepared to make hard selection decisions as they look to seal the Ashes in the third Test against England starting December 17 at t... Read More


Banking sector accelerates green transition towards net-zero goals

Hanoi, Dec. 8 -- Vietnamese banks are entering a pivotal stage in their green transition, as requirements on sustainable development, emission reduction and ESG practices are increasingly becoming sta... Read More


Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 9.1% in 11 months

Hanoi, Dec. 8 -- A favourable visa policy and effective stimulus programmes have helped Vietnam's total retail sales and consumer service revenue grow 9.1% in the first 11 months of 2025, with tourism... Read More


Climate-tech sector sees surge in venture capital investment

HCM City, Dec. 8 -- Investment in Vietnam's climate-tech sector posted exceptional growth in 2024, with venture capital (VC) in this field accounting for 22.3% of total domestic VC activities, nearly ... Read More


AI-powered police body cameras tested on Edmonton's "high-risk" face

, Dec. 8 -- Police in Edmonton, Canada, have begun testing artificial intelligence-enabled body cameras capable of recognizing about 7,000 people on a "high-risk" watch list - a trial that could signa... Read More