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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


Saigon Marina IFC tower opens in bid to build int'l financial hub

HCM City, Aug. 19 -- Ho Chi Minh City took a major step toward establishing itself as a global financial hub with the opening of the Saigon Marina International Financial Centre (Saigon Marina IFC) To... Read More


Bangkok tops Gen Z travel list for 2025, outshining global rivals

Bangkok, Aug. 19 -- Thailand's Bangkok has clinched the top spot as the most coveted destination for Generation Z travelers in 2025, surpassing cities like Melbourne, Cape Town, and New York, accordin... Read More


Exhibition of large-scale lacquer paintings marks 80th National Day

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), an exhibition of large-scale lacquer paintings entitled "Spring of Indepen... Read More


Special atmosphere, morale, efforts to create special achievements: PM

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- The simultaneous groundbreaking and inauguration of 250 projects and works across the country on August 19 will serve as a catalyst, and generate momentum for double-digit growth in ... Read More


Work starts on strategic dual-use airport in Capital Region

Bac Ninh, Aug. 19 -- The Ministry of Public Security held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gia Binh International Airport project in Gia Binh commune, the northern province of Bac Ninh, on August 19.... Read More


President's spouse, Bhutanese Queen tour Tran Quoc Pagoda

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- Bhutanese Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, spouse of State President Luong Cuong, paid a visit to Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi on August 19 to offer incense and d... Read More


Vietnam's financial centre should compete regionally before going global: Swiss expert

Hanoi, Aug. 19 -- Vietnam's ambition to develop its first financial centre should begin with strengthening regional competitiveness before going global, according to Co-President of the Swiss FinTech ... Read More