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Myanmar announces general election schedule

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Myanmar's Union Election Commission on August 18 announced that the country will hold its general election, with the first phase scheduled to take place on December 28. According to ... Read More


Vietnam Airlines adds over 100,000 seats for National Day holiday rush

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Vietnam Airlines will add more than 100,000 seats during the busy National Day travel period, raising the total to 600,000 seats on close to 2,900 flights between August 29 and Septe... Read More


Thailand to review 2025 GDP growth forecast

Bangkok, Aug. 18 -- Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is set to revise its 2025 GDP growth forecast following the US confirmation of a 19% tariff on Thai exports. Th... Read More


First KOL summit signals Vietnam's push for responsible digital influence

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- The first-ever KOL Summit 2025, themed "KOLs in the era of national rise", opened in Hanoi on August 18, connecting over 300 key opinion leaders (KOLs) with policymakers, businesses ... Read More


ASEAN set for historic milestone in October with Timor Leste's accession

Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 18 -- The upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in October is expected to mark a historic turning point as the bloc formally admits Timor Leste as its 11th ... Read More


Can Tho launches peak campaign against IUU fishing

Can Tho, Aug. 18 -- A peak campaign was launched on August 18 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, with the aim of contributing to the remov... Read More


Hanoi launches, inaugurates 9 key projects to mark 80th National Day

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Hanoi plans to launch and inaugurate nine projects on August 19 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945-2025). The capital city's M... Read More


Quang Ninh province's Van Don to host 2 billion USD casino-resort complex for locals

Quang Ninh, Aug. 18 -- The Van Don Economic Zone in Quang Ninh province will see the development of a 2 billion USD luxury tourism and services complex, featuring Vietnam's first casino to pilot acces... Read More


Nearly 19,000 in national flag shirts set Vietnam marathon record

Hanoi, Aug. 18 -- Nearly 19,000 runners, both professional and amateur from Vietnam and abroad, had registered for the "My Vietnam 2025" marathon as of early August 17, with the number expected to sur... Read More


Petrolimex introduces sustainable aviation fuel, cutting emissions by up to 80%

Hanoi, Aug. 17 -- As the global aviation sector faces mounting pressure to decarbonise and reach net zero emissions by 2050, Petrolimex (ticker: PLX) and Petrolimex Aviation have officially unveiled s... Read More