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Can Tho, RoK expand ties in digitalisation, smart city projects

Can Tho, Oct. 17 -- Can Tho is expanding cooperation with partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK), driving development of the Mekong Delta's sectors in economy, science, and technology, affirmed a c... Read More


Thailand launches new insurance strategy roadmap

Bangkok, Oct. 17 -- Thailand's Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is launching a new strategic roadmap to strengthen Thailand's non-life insurance sector, aiming to address rising disaster risks... Read More


ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation on energy transition

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 17 -- As Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, Malaysia has announced that the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) will be one of its top strategic priorities, hig... Read More


NA Standing Committee approves personal income tax deduction adjustments

Hanoi, Oct. 17 -- The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on October 17 adopted a resolution to adjust the personal income tax (PIT) deduction rates, applicable from the 2026 tax period, with fi... Read More


Vietnam boosts tourism cooperation with RoK, Philippines

Ninh Binh, Oct. 17 -- The Department of Tourism and the Tourism Association of the northern province of Ninh Binh, in collaboration with the Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA), held a tourism business ... Read More


Asian Rowing Championships 2025 open in Hai Phong

Hai Phong, Oct. 17 -- The 2025 Asian Rowing Championships kicked off on October 17 at the Hai Phong Rowing Training Centre, the region's largest rowing event organised by the Asian Rowing Federation (... Read More


Nguyen Van Phuong appointed Secretary of Quang Tri provincial Party Committee

Quang Tri, Oct. 17 -- Nguyen Van Phuong, former Secretary of the Hue city Party Committee for the 2025-2030 tenure, has been appointed Secretary of the Quang Tri provincial Party Committee for the sam... Read More


Indonesia blocks tens of thousands of bank accounts tied to online gambling

Jakarta, Oct. 17 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Digital, in collaboration with the Financial Services Authority (OJK), has blocked 23,929 bank accounts linked to online gambling transact... Read More


Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore affirm success of power integration project

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 17 -- The Energy Ministers of Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore issued their sixth Joint Statement on October 16 during the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) hoste... Read More


Vietnamese products make strong impression at London Packaging Week

London, Oct. 17 -- Twelve Vietnamese enterprises garnered strong attention at London Packaging Week 2025, held on October 15-16 at ExCeL London, the UK's largest exhibition centre. The Vietnamese pav... Read More