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Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register

Hanoi, Feb. 15 -- Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has agreed to submit the nomination dossier for the documentary heritage of the archives on Indochina preserved in France and Vietnam (1862-1954) ... Read More


Hong Kong holiday-makers favour Vietnam for Lunar New Year

Hong Kong, Feb. 15 -- Vietnam, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Japan and mainland China are emerging as the most favoured destinations for Hong Kong (China) residents during this ongoing Lunar New Year h... Read More


Malaysia's economy grows 5.2% year on year in 2025

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14 -- Malaysia's economy grew 5.2% year on year in 2025 with strong domestic demand and favourable exports, exceeding the official forecast of 4-4.8%, its central bank said on Febru... Read More


Mong Cai smart border gate to open new era for cross-border trade

Quang Ninh, Feb. 14 -- The Government's approval of a pilot scheme to develop a smart border gate at the Mong Cai (Vietnam) - Dongxing (China) international border gate pair marks not only a major tec... Read More


Malaysian ringgit expected to continue appreciating in 2026

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 14 -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamenta... Read More


Indonesia: Nearly 70% of flood-hit districts, cities in Sumatra recovered

Jakarta, Feb. 14 -- Post-disaster recovery in flood- and landslide-hit regions across Sumatra, Indonesia is nearly 70% complete, with 37 of the 52 affected districts and cities having returned to norm... Read More


Vietnam, Laos share festive spirit ahead of Lunar New Year 2026

Moscow, Feb. 14 -- A delegation from the Lao Embassy in Russia, led by Ambassador Shiphandone Oybuabuddy, visited and extended Lunar New Year greetings to officials and staff of the Vietnamese Embassy... Read More


PM orders new Lo river bridge to meet emerging development needs

Hanoi, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 14 chaired a meeting between standing Government members and representatives of ministries, agencies and Phu Tho province to address struct... Read More


Spring Fair 2026: Vietnam, Algeria seek to boost bilateral trade

Algiers, Feb. 14 -- Algeria's merchandise exports to Vietnam remain modest due to the limited number of trade promotion programmes held in Vietnam, resulting in minimal participation by Algerian enter... Read More


Spring Fair 2026: Trade fairs boost Vietnam-Italy trade connectivity

Rome, Feb. 14 -- On the occasion of the first Spring Fair 2026, Vietnam's Trade Counsellor in Italy Duong Phuong Thao highlighted trade promotion experience in Italy and key priorities for 2026 to str... Read More