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Vietnamese vessels in Middle East remain safe: Foreign Ministry
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (827+ words) Vietnamese missions in the Middle East have maintained hotlines and implemented measures to assist citizens returning to Vietnam or travelling safely to third countries. So far, they have supported 556 Vietnamese citizens stranded in the region. Vietnam's rice exports in 2026 are…...
Government urges rollout of EV charging infrastructure in apartment buildings
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (1068+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a dispatch directing ministries, sectors and localities to accelerate the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban areas and apartment buildings. To address these challenges, PM Chinh requested ministries,…...
Philippines seeks safe passage for oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (766+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " The Philippines, heavily dependent on imported energy, said on April 1 that it had held direct talks with Iran to request the establishment of a safe corridor for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Manila asked Tehran…...
Malaysia open to China’s automotive investment
22+ hour, 26+ min ago (905+ words) Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said Chinese automotive brands have a significant presence in Malaysia. As of December 2025, 14 out of 34 foreign brands in the market are from China, including BYD, Chery, Jaecoo, Jetour, Haval, Wey, MG, and Volvo. Kuala Lumpur…...
Foreign trade through Lao Cai border gate up 49% in first quarter
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (826+ words) The strong growth was attributed mainly to the surges in durian exports and fruit and vegetable imports. Total tourism revenue across the province is estimated at 700 billion VND (26.95 million USD), with overall room occupancy rates reaching 70% " 80%. Sa Pa continued to…...
Vietnam Airlines pursues flexible strategy to sustain growth
1+ day, 49+ min ago (1046+ words) Hanoi (VNA) " Facing mounting pressures from rising fuel prices amid complex developments in the Middle East, Vietnam Airlines has devised flexible operational scenarios from the second quarter of 2026, focusing on optimising its network across key domestic and international routes, while…...
Laos moves to realise railway connection with Vietnam
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (672+ words) As a strategic project backed by both governments and listed as a priority in bilateral cooperation, the Laos'Vietnam railway has a planned total length of around 562 km. The project is seen as a strategic step to help transform Laos from…...
Lam Dong ramps up IUU fishing crackdown, closely following EC recommendations
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1260+ words) Lam Dong (VNA) " Lam Dong province has demonstrated strong determination and rolled out comprehensive measures aligned with the European Commission (EC)s recommendations to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, in a bid to have the commissions "yellow card…...
Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (59+ words) Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada'Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) Vietnamese coffee seeks stronger foothold in Canada With a modest market share in Canada " one of the world's largest coffee-consuming markets " stronger links between Vietnamese coffee exporters and overseas Vietnamese businesses could…...
Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (52+ words) Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus) Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1 Hanoi has put into operation 10 electric bus routes with a total of 288 vehicles from April 1, marking a significant step in the capital city's roadmap to…...