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Strategies help Thailand welcome surge of visitors in early months of 2026

Bangkok, Feb. 24 -- Thailand recorded nearly 6 million foreign tourist arrivals between January 1 and February 22, with the Chinese market showing strong signs of recovery during the Lunar New Year ho... Read More


Olympic movement helps elevate Vietnam's sporting stature internationally

Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Despite a challenging year of 2025, Vietnam's sports sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and progress, further enhancing the country's standing on the international stage t... Read More


Truong Sa ready for early election for 16th NA, People's Councils for 2026-2031 term

Khanh Hoa, Feb. 24 -- Authorities in the Truong Sa special zone have stepped up preparations for the early election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels f... Read More


Indonesia to block underage social media accounts

Jakarta, Feb. 24 -- Indonesia's Communications and Digital Ministry will block social media accounts owned by underage users once a minimum age limit policy takes effect in March, in a move aimed at s... Read More


Thailand stabilises retail petrol, diesel prices

Bangkok, Feb. 24 -- The Thai Ministry of Energy decided on February 23 to implement measures to stabilise retail diesel and petrol prices, thereby minimising the impact on the cost of living amid the ... Read More


Malaysia launches five-year foreign policy plan

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 24 -- Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim has launched the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategic Plan for the 2026 - 2030 period , in conjunction with the Ministry of ... Read More


NA Chairman calls for stronger supervision, election preparations

Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on February 24 held working sessions with NA committees to review major tasks for 2026, stressing decisive action, stronger supervision... Read More


NA and People's Council election: Grassroots democracy in focus

Dong Thap, Feb. 24 -- Preparations for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly (NA) and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term are well underway in Dong Thap province, w... Read More


Social sciences strengthen internal strength, enhance national soft power: PM

Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh paid a Lunar New Year (Tet) visit and held a working session with the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and leading scientists and experts in t... Read More


Thailand targets July conclusion of tariff talks with US

Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Thailand's Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun has revealed progress in tariff negotiations with the US, saying Bangkok is working to conclude the talks by July 2026. She said T... Read More