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Indonesia targets record revenue in draft 2026 budget

Jakarta, Aug. 19 -- The Indonesian government has set a state revenue target of 196.73 billion USD in the 2026 draft state budget (RAPBN), up 9.8% from this year's figure. At a recent press conferenc... Read More


Japanese scholar highlights global significance of Vietnam's August Revolution

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- Professor Furuta Motoo, a leading Japanese scholar of Vietnamese studies, has highlighted the remarkable success of the August Revolution in 1945 and its significance to the world. ... Read More


Crowds visit Hue monuments on free-entry day marking 80th National Day

Hue, Aug. 19 -- Visitors flocked to historic sites in Hue city on August 19 as free admission was offered to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September ... Read More


Viettel IDC accelerates globalisation with Vcloudia in Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Aug. 19 -- Viettel IDC, a subsidiary of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), officially launched its international cloud computing brand Vcloudia in Cambodia. The open and c... Read More


Over 50 political parties register to take part in Myanmar's general election

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- A total of 55 political parties have registered to participate in Myanmar's upcoming general election, nine of which are expected to compete nationwide, according to state-run Myanma... Read More


Lao official hails Vietnam's 80th National Day as shared pride

Vientiane, Aug. 19 -- The 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2) of Vietnam is not only a source of pride for the Vietnamese people, but also a moment of joy ... Read More


Vietnam's revolution offers inspiration, lessons for nations worldwide: Cuban scholar

Havana, Aug. 19 -- The course of the Vietnamese revolution and the victory of the August Revolution provided profound lessons for the struggles for independence of nations across the globe, affirmed D... Read More


Thailand diversifies payment methods to boost tourism

Bangkok, Aug. 19 -- The Thai government plans to launch the "TouristDigiPay" programme to stimulate tourism by allowing foreign visitors to convert digital currencies into the Thai baht for payments. ... Read More


Vietnam Railways unveils Hanoi heritage train, smart ticketing

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC) on August 19 launched the "Hanoi Five City Gates" Train (The Hanoi Train) and a biometric ticket control system at Hanoi Station, as part of th... Read More


Indonesia tightens crackdown on illegal exploitation of resources

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has said that the country will launch a broader crackdown on the illegal exploitation of natural resources after a survey found that palm planta... Read More