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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


NASA crew departs ISS earlier than planned due to astronaut's medical issue

Los Angeles, Jan. 15 -- NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, starting their journey back to Earth. The four-member crew left the orbital labor... 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


Police issue warning after bombs found in Australian capital

Canberra, Jan. 15 -- The police force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has issued a community warning after explosive devices were found near public footpaths in northwest Canberra, the capit... Read More


Ukraine to impose state of emergency in energy sector

Kiev, Jan. 15 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Wednesday that a state of emergency will be declared in the country's energy sector due to the impact of Russian strikes and deteriora... 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


Trump says Iran paused execution plans as protests rage

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he had been told "on good authority" that Iran has stopped plans to carry out executions, even as Tehran signals fast-track trials and hars... Read More


Iran shuts down airspace for flights to or from Iran

Cairo, Jan. 15 -- Iran issued a Notice to Airmen alert late on Wednesday night, closing its airspace to all flights except international flights with prior permission from the country, media reported.... Read More