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Singapore raises awareness among road users

Singapore, July 3 -- From July 1. cyclists and users of non-motorised personal mobility devices (PMDs), such as kick scooters, will face penalties if caught riding on pedestrian-only footpaths across ... Read More


Fintech sandbox expands access to capital for SMEs

Hanoi, July 3 -- The controlled sandbox mechanism in the banking sector is expected to significantly enhance access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), experts said at a recent s... Read More


Thailand to host Tomorrowland Music Festival for first time in 2026

Bangkok, July 3 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirmed that Tomorrowland, the world-renowned music festival, will take place in Chonburi province for the first time in Asia in December 2... Read More


Vietnam to join international carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

Hanoi, July 3 -- The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has officially confirmed that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will participate in its Carbon Offsetting and Reducti... Read More


Nearly 28,000 workers receive severance benefits under Gov't decree

Hanoi, July 3 -- As of June 30, approximately 27,900 public employees had received severance benefits under the Government's Decree No. 178/2024/ND-CP on benefits for those affected by the re-organisa... Read More


Vietnam women's team secure 6-0 victory over UAE in Asian Cup qualifiers

Phu Tho, July 3 -- The Vietnamese women's football team delivered a commanding performance on July 2, defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 6-0 in their second Group E match of the 2026 AFC Women's... Read More


23 saved, 38 missing after ferry sinks near Indonesia's Bali

Jakarta, July 3 -- At least four people died, 23 were rescued, and other 38 cases are still missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank on the way to the Indonesian island of Bali on the night of Ju... Read More


UK supports Indonesia in promoting just, inclusive energy transition

Jakarta, July 3 -- Indonesia and the UK have marked the completion of the first phase of the programme "Towards a Low Carbon Energy Transition in Indonesia" (MENTARI) with a strong commitment to deepe... Read More


Vietnam forecasts trade surplus of 4 billion USD in H1

Hanoi, July 3 -- Vietnam's total import-export turnover in the first half of 2025 is estimated at 426-430 billion USD, representing an increase of 15.5-15.8% compared to the same period in 2024.Strong... Read More


Vietnam promotes consensus adoption of budget for UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei

Hanoi, July 3 -- The United Nations (UN) General Assembly (UNGA) on July 1 adopted by consensus a draft resolution on the budget for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), whose negotiation... Read More