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Tourism boom takes hold in newly-expanded Ho Chi Minh City
People's Army Newspaper
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The city welcomed 3.85 million foreigners in the first half, a 44% surge year-on-year, alongside 18.3 million domestic tourists, up 7%. The influx generated nearly 117.94 trillion VND (4.53 billion USD) in revenue, a 27.3% yearly rise, putting the...
Summer trips help Ho Chi Minh City’s students gain more knowledge and experience
People's Army Newspaper
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These have helped enrich their understanding of history and nurture their mental and physical development. Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City Command organized a program for students to visit and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Relic Site....
Vietnam committed to placing people at heart of heritage protection
Vietnam News Agency
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The Vietnamese delegation at the ongoing 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee emphasized that Vietnam always pays attention to integrating the spirit and provisions of the World Heritage Convention into its domestic laws and policies....
Vietnam eyes deeper comprehensive strategic partnership with France
Vietnam News Agency
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NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh held talks with French Senate Vice President Loic Hervé and French NA Vice-President Nadège Abomangoli, met with Anne Le Hénanff, Chairwoman of the France – Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians’ Group (FVFG) in...
Vietnam embraces cultural tourism revival
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 10, 2025
Vietnam’s tourism industry is undergoing a dynamic resurgence, marked by record-breaking visitor numbers, renewed cultural emphasis, and a clear call for innovation from national leadership. On the 60th anniversary of Vietnam Tourism Day (July 9),...
Vietnam, Laos pleased at defence cooperation outcomes
Lao News Agency
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KPL (KPL/VNA) Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence, paid a courtesy call on Lao Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Khamlieng Outhakaysone in Vientiane on July 10. (KPL/VNA) Lieutenant General...
Vietnam’s AI Journey: Balancing Innovation with Cybersecurity
OpenGov Asia
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July 10, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping Vietnam’s digital and economic landscape, offering transformative opportunities across sectors. From enhancing business efficiency and cutting operational costs to enabling more responsive public...
Tetra Pak inaugurates expanded aseptic packaging plant in Ho Chi Minh City
People's Army Newspaper
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The expansion equips the factory with cutting-edge technology and significantly boosts its competitiveness. With this development, the plant’s annual production capacity now exceeds 30 billion cartons, spanning 15 new packaging formats. It is set...
Vietnam pushes for new approaches in Mekong – Japan partnership
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 10, 2025
The Mekong – Japan Cooperation (MJC) includes six members: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In 2025, a new co-chair mechanism will be launched, with Vietnam becoming the first Mekong country to assume this role. The 16th...
Vietnam News Agency, Chinese embassy discuss boosting collaboration
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vũ Việt Trang on Thursday hosted a reception for Chinese Ambassador to Việt Nam He Wei and representatives from the Chinese Embassy to explore ways to deepen media cooperation between the...
Ho Chi Minh City launches 2025 summer tourism stimulus campaign
People's Army Newspaper
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Key highlights include the “Find your flavor” food tour series and “The essence shines,” a multi-sensory art performance. Running from July to August, “Find your flavor” aims to become a key offering of this summer by integrating activities such...
Ho Chi Minh City’s two-tier administrative system seamless from day one
People's Army Newspaper
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At the public service center of Gia Dinh ward, numerous residents arrived early to submit land and business-related documents, which are now processed at the ward level under the new system. Hoang Le Thao Loan, a 38-year-old local resident, said...
Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN
Coingeek
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July 10, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Vietnam unveils new laws; Indonesia strikes deal with UN In line with its broader efforts to transform its digital economy, Vietnam has unveiled five pieces of legislation to support this push. The Vietnamese...
Tech stock rally helps Wall Street claw back losses
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. A rally in big tech stocks led the broader market to a higher close Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq to an all-time high and helping Wall Street claw back most of...
Vietnam records highest industrial production growth in five years
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 10, 2025
For the first half of 2025, the IIP rose by 9.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth rate since 2020, the office reported. Producing garments for export at Young-Longma Garment Company Limited. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam’s...
Vietnam: Da Nang Regional Innovation Leadership Ambitions
OpenGov Asia
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July 9, 2025
Da Nang is accelerating efforts to become a leading start-up and innovation hub in Vietnam and Southeast Asia by 2030. The central city has introduced a comprehensive set of policies aimed at fostering scientific and technological development,...
Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 10, 2025
Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation At the working session with Thani Mohamed Soilihi, Minister Delegate for Francophonie and International Partnerships under the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA) A...
Tech stocks rally pushes Nasdaq to new all-time record
ColoradoBiz
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July 10, 2025
A rally in big tech stocks led the broader market to a higher close Wednesday, lifting the Nasdaq to an all-time high and helping Wall Street claw back most of its losses from earlier in the week. In Brief: Tech gains push Nasdaq to new record...
Pakistan and Vietnam take big step toward boosting bilateral trade
Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
Pakistan and Vietnam have agreed to begin negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within this year, aiming to boost trade flows between the two countries. The decision was made during the 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held...
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display in Lenox to honor the war’s fallen troops
The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
LENOX — To honor U.S. soldiers who fought in the decades-long Southeast Asian conflict, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display starting Thursday at the town’s War Memorial Field, 65 High St., off Housatonic Street. The event was...