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Vietnam's 2026 election: streamlined timelines, digital innovation, and push for better leadership

Hanoi, Feb. 27 -- The upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels goes beyond choosing people's representatives but those equipped to drive a revamp... Read More


Presidential Office asked to enhance advisory role to support national leadership

Hanoi, Feb. 27 -- State President Luong Cuong on February 27 chaired a regular briefing with the Office of the President to review recent performance and outline priorities for the coming period. A re... Read More


Malaysia welcomes record air passenger traffic in January

Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 27 -- Malaysia Airports' local network recorded 9.4 million passenger movements in January, the first month of Visit Malaysia year 2026 (VM2026), reflecting the country's growing gl... Read More


ADB pledges 2.7 billion USD in funding for Indonesia this year

Jakarta, Feb. 27 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has prepared a funding package of about 2.7 billion USD for Indonesia in 2026, said its Director for the country Bobur Alimov. The financing is aim... Read More


Human capital central to Vietnam's international financial centre drive

Ho Chi Minh City, Feb. 27 -- A modern financial centre will help upgrade capital markets, connect directly with global capital flows, diversify financial products, advance green and digital finance, a... Read More


Vietnam committed to advancing ASEAN-UK cooperation in priority areas: ambassador

Bangkok, Feb. 27 -- As the coordinator for ASEAN-UK relations for the 2024-2027 term, Vietnam is committed to advancing cooperation in priority areas while upholding ASEAN centrality, Vietnamese Ambas... Read More


Singapore studies AI's impact on student learning

Singapore, Feb. 27 -- Amid concerns about an over-reliance on artificial intelligence (AI), the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Singapore is studying the impact of such tools on students' learning, sai... Read More


Ninh Binh urged to prioritise election preparations

Ninh Binh, Feb. 27 -- Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Khac Dinh on February 27 called on the northern province of Ninh Binh to devote maximum efforts to preparations for the upcomin... Read More


Thai rice exports fall sharply in January

Bangkok, Feb. 27 -- Thailand's rice exports fell sharply in January, raising concerns that the country's total exports for the year could hit a five-year low due to the appreciating baht and intensify... Read More


Gia Lai tightens fishing fleet management to combat IUU fishing

Gia Lai, Feb. 26 -- The central province of Gia Lai has been stepping up urgent measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, identifying stricter fishing fleet management as a... Read More