The Philippines is accelerating offshore wind development with an ambition to become a leading hub for the industry in Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to export electricity and attract investment in the renewable energy technology supply chain.
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) should strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, data infrastructure, semiconductor technology and workforce training, participants at the Vietnam–RoK AI and Digital Technology Forum 2026 said on October 29.
Indonesia has frozen around 703,000 bank accounts linked to financial scams and recovered more than 207 billion IDR (11.4 million USD) for victims, while Thailand is moving to seize assets worth over 1 billion USD from a group accused of laundering proceeds from scam networks in Southeast Asia.
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Vietnam and Laos have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in political theory research and personnel training, contributing to the consolidation of the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 4 received ASEAN ambassadors and chargés d'affaires in Hanoi on the occasion of the 59th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), and the 31st anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the regional bloc.
The northern province of Bac Ninh aims to rank among the world's top 50 smart cities by 2030, using data and digital transformation as the foundation for sustainable urban development, contributing to its effort to become a centrally governed city.
Despite mounting challenges arising from heightened global geopolitical risks and domestic pressures, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) remains confident that the country's economy and financial and banking system will continue to demonstrate resilience, stability and sustained growth.
The eighth Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia Children’s Festival, themed "Circle of Friendship," opened in Ho Chi Minh City on July 28, bringing together 120 delegates from the three neighbouring countries.
Vietnam entered the second half of 2026 with one of Asia’s most attractive macroeconomic outlooks, evolving from a supply-chain diversification play into one of the region’s most powerful structural investment stories, Chief Economist at IQI Global Malaysia Shan Saeed told the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang on July 23 received newly appointed US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks on the occasion of the latter's assumption of office.
Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung and his Japanese counterpart Motegi Toshimitsu co-chaired the 17th Mekong-Japan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on July 22, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-59) and Related Meetings in Manila, the Philippines.
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce is seeking to boost the consumption and distribution of 300,000 tonnes of southern durian amid concerns over a potential supply glut following a decline in orders from China due to quality issues involving unripe fruit.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung held his first phone talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on July 21 evening.
Rising foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, competitive costs, policy stability, an extensive network of free trade agreements (FTAs) and agile businesses are among the key factors helping Vietnam strengthen its position on the global supply chain map
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van, Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, is leading the Vietnamese delegation to the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, taking place in Busan from July 19 to 29.
A Vietnam-Laos business networking seminar was held in Vientiane on July 17, bringing together more than 120 officials and representatives of business associations and enterprises of both sides as the two countries seek to boost bilateral trade towards 10 billion USD.
Five years on, the VinFuture Prize’s real payoff is gauged less by the trophies it awards than by the global research alliances it has spun off, many of which are starting to generate lasting value for Vietnam.
French magazine L'Automobile has highlighted VinFast's strong growth in the Vietnamese market, as the the sales of Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup's electric vehicle maker surged 72% year on year in the first half of 2026 and exceeded 100,000 vehicles for the first time in a six-month period.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Timor-Leste inaugurated its office in the capital city of Dili on July 15, marking its transition to fully functional, centralised operations just over three months after its establishment.
Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to extend the implementation of their bilateral Road Transport Agreement and related protocols to the Tan Nam (Tay Ninh, Vietnam) –Meun Chey (Prey Veng, Cambodia) border gate pair, a move expected to strengthen cross-border transport and trade.
The Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank – HoSE: HDB) has successfully raised 721 million USD in an international syndicated loan from international financial institutions in the form of a Social Loan.
Singapore has kept its position as the world’s leading maritime centre in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI), winning the honour for the 13th consecutive year.
In the heart of Paris, a Vovinam club has brought together people with a shared passion for Vietnamese martial arts and culture.
The Philippines is accelerating offshore wind development with an ambition to become a leading hub for the industry in Southeast Asia, while exploring opportunities to export electricity and attract investment in the renewable energy technology supply chain.
