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Vietnam emerges as ASEAN's innovation, investment hub

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 4 -- As ASEAN economies are shifting toward knowledge-based growth, Vietnam is increasingly recognised by regional experts and leaders as a rising economic and technological driver.... Read More


Laos-Vietnam friendship hospital in Houaphanh inaugurated

Vientiane, Dec. 4 -- The inauguration and official handover ceremony of the Laos-Vietnam friendship hospital in Houaphanh province, northern Laos, took place on December 4. The 200-bed hospital, equip... Read More


Vietnam extends condolences to Sri Lanka over severe rains, flooding

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- Following reports of heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, which have resulted in heavy loss of life and property, Vietnamese leaders on December ... Read More


Lam Dong: Severe flooding causes major disruptions, National Highway 1A temporarily closed

Lam Dong, Dec. 4 -- Police cordoned off a section of National Highway 1A running through Ham Thang commune in the central province of Lam Dong on the evening of December 4, after extensive flooding re... Read More


Lawmakers scrutinise foreign judges for IFC, back new energy framework

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- The 15th National Assembly (NA) held group discussions in Hanoi on December 4 as part of its 10th session to review a draft Law on Specialised Courts at the planned International Fina... Read More


Vietnamese firm seals partnership to expand green transport services in Laos

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), founded by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, announced on December 4 that its Lao subsidiary has signed a strategic cooperation agreement wit... Read More


Party chief attends Central Public Security Party Committee's conference

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- The Central Public Security Party Committee convened a conference in Hanoi on December 4, with Party General Secretary To Lam, who is a member of the committee's standing board, atten... Read More


Vietnam adopts mandatory biometric authentication for new bank cards

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- Starting January 5, 2026, banks in Vietnam will be required to verify biometric information from customers when issuing new cards. The move follows the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV)'s C... Read More


ADB provides emergency assistance to three flood-hit Asian countries

Hanoi, Dec. 4 -- President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda on December 4 announced that ADB will provide immediate grant support to Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, following request... Read More


Vietnam, Egypt push for closer defence industry ties

Cairo, Dec. 4 -- A delegation from the Vietnam Ministry of National Defence, led by Deputy Chief of the General Department of Defence Industry Maj. Gen Phan Thi Hoai Van recently paid a courtesy call ... Read More