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Laos inaugurates first int'l-standard specious mental refinery, advancing self-reliant economy

Vientiane, April 10 -- Laos is taking a significant step toward building an independent and self-reliant economy with the inauguration of the Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER) in Vi... Read More


Malaysia reliant on Hormuz Strait for oil supply

Kuala Lumpur, April 10 -- Nearly 48% of Malaysia's crude oil supply is produced domestically, while about 38% is imported through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a recent announcement by the countr... Read More


Thanh Hoa taps digital transformation to boost heritage tourism

Thanh Hoa, April 10 -- Embracing Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW of the Politburo on developing Vietnamese culture, the north-central province of Thanh Hoa is leveraging modern technology to enhance tourism a... Read More


Indonesia tightens control over oil, gas extraction

Jakarta, April 10 -- The Indonesian Government is moving swiftly to establish a special task force to curb illegal oil drilling and strengthen oversight of unlicensed oil wells across the country. Di... Read More


Biometric verification required for mobile device changes from April 15

Hanoi, April 9 -- Mobile subscribers in Vietnam will be required to undergo facial biometric verification when changing devices from April 15, 2026 under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BKHCN issued by the Mi... Read More


Media promotes culture of efficient energy use

Hanoi, April 9 -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade, in coordination with the Vietnam Journalists Association, on April 8 launched the 2026 Press Awards on promoting energy efficiency and conservatio... Read More


Quang Ninh digitises entire administrative process

Quang Ninh, April 9 -- After nine months of operating under the two-tier local government model, introduced on July 1, 2025, the northern province of Quang Ninh has achieved notable advances in digita... Read More


Malaysia to tighten doping controls at 2027 SEA Games

Kuala Lumpur, April 9 -- Malaysia is set to become the first Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) host to implement the World Anti-Doping Code at the 34th edition next year. Speaking at a press conferen... Read More


Vietnamese, Chinese youth confident in stronger bilateral relations

Beijing, April 9 -- Representatives of the younger generations from Vietnam and China, two close neighbours with long-standing traditional ties and many cultural similarities and common customs, have ... Read More


Gia Lai province hosts ASEAN Plus Photonics Symposium

Gia Lai, April 9 -- Nearly 40 international scientists gathered at the ASEAN Plus Photonics Symposium on April 8 in Gia Lai province to exchange the latest research advances, emerging trends and futur... Read More