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Vietnam affirms responsible role at UN Human Rights Council

Geneva, April 1 -- Vietnam has reaffirmed its active and responsible role at the 61st regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which concluded in Geneva on March 31 after si... Read More


Banks end account nickname feature from April 1 under new payment rules

Hanoi, April 1 -- Beginning April 1, payment account names at commercial banks must fully match information on citizens' identity cards, in line with Circular No. 30/2025/TT-NHNN amending regulations ... Read More


Mekong-Lancang cooperation: A decade of joint efforts toward sustainable future

Hanoi, April 1 -- Politburo member and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung has authored an article highlighting one decade of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation (MLC) mechanism, in which six riparia... Read More


Laos moves to realise railway connection with Vietnam

Vientiane, April 1 -- The Lao Government and the Laos-Vietnam Railway Co. Ltd have officially signed a concession agreement for the design, construction, capital mobilisation, operation and maintenanc... Read More


Can Tho launches project to support disadvantaged pupils

Can Tho, April 1 -- A project supporting the comprehensive development of disadvantaged children in educational institutions was launched at a ceremony in Tan Loc ward, the Mekong Delta city of Can Th... Read More


HCM City mulls free bus services to ease congestion, boost green mobility

Ho Chi Minh City, April 1 -- Ho Chi Minh City is weighing a plan to waive bus fares for all residents as part of a broader push to curb traffic congestion and environmental pollution, Secretary of the... Read More


Vietnamese among Asia's top foodie travellers

Hanoi, April 1 -- Vietnamese travellers are among Asia's most passionate culinary explorers, ranking second in the region for choosing destinations based on food experiences, according to new findings... Read More


Vietnam promotes export of key commodities to Algeria

Algiers, April 1 -- Vietnam is seeking to promote the export of its key commodities, particularly coffee beans, to the Algerian market as bilateral economic and trade ties have continued to expand. V... Read More


Reference exchange rate slightly rises on April 1

Hanoi, April 1 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,105 VND/USD on April 1, up 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rat... Read More


An Giang steps up action in line with EC's anti-IUU fishing recommendations

An Giang, April 1 -- The Mekong Delta province of An Giang is implementing a comprehensive set of measures and taking decisive action in response to recommendations made by the European Commission (EC... Read More