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International financial institutions optimistic about Vietnam's 2026 growth

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- International financial institutions and economic organisations have expressed optimism about Vietnam's growth prospects in 2026, citing the country's strong economic performance in 2... Read More


Indonesia imposes safeguard duties to protect textile industry

Jakarta, Jan. 7 -- Indonesia will begin imposing safeguard duties on imported cotton woven fabrics from January 10 in a bid to shield its domestic textile industry from a surge in imports. The safegu... Read More


More than 20 speedboats destroyed in Phuket fire

Bangkok, Jan. 7 -- A fire that broke out in the early hours of January 7 at Chalong Pier in the southern Thai province of Phuket has destroyed more than 20 speedboats. Initial information from witness... Read More


Laos targets 6% annual growth in 2026-2030

Vientiane, Jan. 7 -- Laos aims to achieve average economic growth of 6% or higher per year over the next five years, while accelerating the building of an independent and self-reliant economy, Prime M... Read More


Party chief highlights importance of science, technology-driven development model

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Party General Secretary To Lam on January 7 stressed the urgent and critical need to transform the country's development model toward one based on science and technology, alongside th... Read More


Int'l agricultural, environmental technology fair set for Can Tho

Can Tho, Jan. 7 -- The International Exhibition on Machinery, Equipment, Supplies, Chemicals and Agricultural Products in Vietnam (VietAGROS) 2026 will be held from April 15-17 in the Mekong Delta cit... Read More


VIFTA provides impetus for Vietnamese exports to Israel

Tel Aviv, Jan. 7 -- The Prime Minister's recent approval of a plan to implement the Vietnam - Israel Free Trade Agreement (VIFTA) is expected to create bright prospects for Vietnam's exports to Israel... Read More


State President appoints two deputy chief justices

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- State President Luong Cuong chaired a ceremony in Hanoi on January 7 to hand over appointment decisions naming Supreme People's Court judges Le Tien and Nguyen Bien Thuy as deputy chi... Read More


State President's Orders promulgating 12 newly-adopted laws announced

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- The Office of the State President held a press conference on January 7 to announce the State President's Orders promulgating 12 laws adopted at the 10th session of the 15th National A... Read More


Hanoi targets over 11% GRDP growth in 2026 with thrift drive

Hanoi, Jan. 7 -- Hanoi is doubling down on fiscal discipline and wastefulness elimination as it chases a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth target of more than 11% in 2026. Under the plan,... Read More