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Post-storm floods devastate crops, homes across northern Vietnam

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- As of 5pm on October 8, heavy rains triggered by the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo had inundated and damaged nearly 22,600 ha of rice and crops, killed or swept away hundreds of thousand... Read More


Reference exchange rate down 8 VND on October 8

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,133 VND/USD on October 8, down 8 VND from the previous day. At 8:00 am, the opening-hour rates at major commercia... Read More


Vietnam - Germany forum spotlights sustainable produce, spice trade

Berlin, Oct. 8 -- A Vietnam - Germany forum on promoting sustainable agricultural and spice trade took place at Anuga 2025, the world's largest food and beverage trade fair, held in Germany's Cologne ... Read More


Vietnam ready to be reliable partner of global logistics business community: PM

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- With a motto of solidarity, cooperation, responsibility, and sustainable development, Vietnam stands ready to be a reliable partner and an attractive, safe destination for the global ... Read More


Thailand keeps policy rate unchanged at 1.5%

Bangkok, Oct. 8 -- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) on October 8 announced its decision to maintain the policy rate at 1.50%, with a 5-2 vote. Two MPC members support... Read More


FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to secondary emerging market status

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- FTSE Russell has officially announced that Vietnam will be reclassified from frontier to secondary emerging market status, marking a major milestone for the country's capital market a... Read More


Vietnam, Singapore young officers enhance exchanges, cooperation

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- Vietnamese and Singaporean young military officers gathered in Hanoi on October 8 to exchange knowledge, share professional experiences, and discuss military training and operations. ... Read More


Vietnam elected first chair of Southeast Asian esports federation

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- The Southeast Asian Esports Federation (SEAEF) was officially established on October 8, bringing together 11 member countries from across the region, according to the Vietnam Recreati... Read More


Vietnam Red Cross launches emergency relief for communities affected by Typhoon Matmo

Hanoi, Oct. 8 -- The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has launched the first phase of emergency relief to assist residents in the northern and central provinces of Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, and... Read More


Quang Ninh strengthens tourism as a driver of sustainable economic growth

Quang Ninh, Oct. 8 -- The northern province of Quang Ninh is pursuing a strategic transformation towards "fewer tourists, higher quality", with a vision to become one of Vietnam's leading centres for ... Read More