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PM requests full disbursement of national target programme funds in 2026

Hanoi, July 9 -- Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged ministries, sectors and localities to work in close coordination to ensure the effective and timely implementation of four national target progra... Read More


The Grand Esports 2026 opens in Hanoi

Hanoi, July 9 -- The Grand Esports 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on July 9, marking a major milestone in the development of Vietnam's esports sector as the first nationwide esports event is directly... Read More


Another landmark named after President Ho Chi Minh inaugurated in Russia's Far East

Moscow, July 9 -- The authorities of Vladivostok on July 8 announced the renaming of the "Sportivnaya" bus stop as "Ho Chi Minh square" station. The decision was approved in June following a proposal ... Read More


Resolution charts coordinated strategy to attract new-generation FDI

Hanoi, July 9 -- The Politburo's Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested sector places strong emphasis on promoting the green and digital economy, coupled with technology transfer a... Read More


Vietnam, Laos strengthen border defence friendship

Nghe An, July 9 -- A series of activities highlighting the political, defence and humanitarian dimensions of the third Vietnam - Laos Border Defence Friendship Exchange took place on July 9 at the Nam... Read More


Beyond FDI, Vietnam leverages foreign resources to build up domestic capacity

Hanoi, July 9 -- Nearly 40 years after opening its economy to tap international resources for national development, Vietnam is shifting its focus from simply attracting more foreign investment to usin... Read More


Indonesia's Bali starts work on first waste-to-energy plant to tackle waste, boost green transition

Jakarta, July 9 -- Indonesia's resort island of Bali broke ground on its first waste-to-energy plant on July 8, marking a major step in efforts to improve waste management, reduce environmental pressu... Read More


ADB keeps Vietnam as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is projected to remain the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintaining its growth forecasts of 7.2% for 2026 and 7.0% for 2027... Read More


Vietnam boosts collective economy, elevates OCOP products in digital age

Hanoi, July 9 -- Vietnam is focusing on promoting the collective economy and the One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme during 2026-2030, with digital transformation, stronger value chains and impro... Read More


Malaysia in talks with Thailand on overland durian export to China

Kuala Lumpur, July 9 -- Malaysia is negotiating with Thailand to establish an overland route for transporting durians to China as it seeks to address a domestic oversupply and expand its share in the ... Read More