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Philippines extends sugar import ban

Hanoi, Dec. 23 -- The Philippine Government has decided to extend its ban on sugar imports until the end of December 2026, as domestic supply has improved. The move aims to continue protecting farmers... Read More


Indonesia faces challenge of balancing wages, labour costs

Jakarta, Dec. 23 -- Indonesia plans to raise minimum wages by about 5-7% in 2026 under a new formula signed into law by President Prabowo Subianto, a move that could test the country's cost competitiv... Read More


30 Top Asian players compete at int'l Xiangqi masters tournament

Da Nang, Dec. 22 -- The International Xiangqi Masters Tournament - 7th Phuong Trang Cup officially opened on December 22 at FUTA Residence - Da Nang Times Square in the central city of Da Nang, attrac... Read More


Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien metro to offer free travel on New Year Day 2026

HCM City, Dec. 22 -- All passengers travelling on Metro Line No.1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) will be exempt from fares on January 1, 2026, as part of activities to welcome the New Year, according to the Ho... Read More


Housing support campaign launched in Da Nang's mountainous commune

Da Nang, Dec. 22 -- A ceremony was held on December 20 in mountainous Tra Tan commune, Da Nang city, to launch the construction of houses for families affected by natural disasters under the "Quang Tr... Read More


Resolution 57: Removing institutional bottlenecks, opening space for innovation-led development

Hanoi, Dec. 22 -- The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Vietnam Forum 2025, themed "Science, Technology and Drivers for Sustainable Development," was held in Hanoi on December 22 by online n... Read More


HCM City, Da Nang given land-use authority to IFC

Hanoi, Dec. 22 -- The Chairpersons of the People's Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are authorised to decide on land allocation, land leasing, approval of changes in land-use purposes, exten... Read More


Indonesia enhances transparency in digital financial market

Jakarta, Dec. 22 -- Indonesia's Financial Services Authority, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), on December 21 published an official whitelist of 29 crypto asset traders that have obtained licenses and ar... Read More


Vietnam's first high-end park golf model launched

Lam Dong, Dec. 22 -- Construction of a park golf cluster at the NovaWorld Phan Thiet tourism, resort and entertainment complex in Lam Dong province officially commenced on December 20, marking a new d... Read More


Vietnam pushes sci-tech, innovation as growth drivers under Resolution 57

Hanoi, Dec. 22 -- The Politburo's Resolution 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 clearly affirms the breakthrough role of sci-tech and innovation as a foundation to improve productivity, quality, efficie... Read More