The construction of Mang Den Airport in Kon Tum Province will require VND4.9 trillion (US$193.3 million), mostly funded by private investors through a public-private partnership. The Ministry of Transport has…
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang visited Egypt from November 28-29 and met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The two co-chaired the 10th political consultation between their…
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GovernmentLifestyleVietnam
Vietnam Parliament Approves E-Cigarette Ban Starting in 2025
by Iam Sannby Iam SannVietnam’s National Assembly has approved a ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and other harmful substances starting in 2025. The move is aimed at protecting public health and ensuring social…
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BusinessEconomyTransportationVietnam
Lawmakers approve Vietnam Airlines’ plan to issue $870M in shares
by Long Nisayby Long NisayLawmakers have approved a plan for Vietnam Airlines, the state-owned carrier, to raise up to VND22 trillion (US$868 million) by issuing new shares to existing shareholders. This move is part…
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Companies adopting sustainable practices boost resilience, capitalizing on green and digital changes. This was highlighted during the Top 100 Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam (CSI 2024) awards in Hanoi. The business…
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EconomyGovernmentInfrastructureVietnam
PM Instructs Speeding Up Land-Related State Budget Collection
by Long Nisayby Long NisayPrime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called for faster state budget collection, especially from land-related sources, in December 2024. The goal is to maximize revenue to support socio-economic tasks for…
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NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasized the shift from imposing bans to enabling effective management through reformed legislative practices. He highlighted the removal of institutional bottlenecks during a conference reviewing…
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Bilateral RelationsThailandVietnam
Việt Nam-Thailand Media Collaboration Aims to Set Regional Example
The Việt Nam Journalists’ Association (VJA) and the Confederation of Thai Journalists (CTJ) reached agreements on their annual cooperation framework. They also explored new opportunities to expand activities between journalists…
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DiplomacyGovernmentSingaporeVietnam
NA Chairman Engages with Vietnamese Community in Singapore
by Dul Manyby Dul ManyThe NA Chairman praised the Vietnamese community in Singapore for staying united and contributing to the friendship and cooperation between Việt Nam and Singapore. He emphasized their role in maintaining…
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Party General Secretary To Lam emphasized the need for institutional reforms to address obstacles and accelerate administrative changes. He called for collective efforts to create a supportive environment for development…
