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ASEAN remains a beacon of peace amid growing global uncertainties: Vietnamese official
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 10, 2025
The spirit of family unity, community solidarity and close neighbourliness, along with the solid foundation of dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law, has made ASEAN successful over the past decades. At the signing ceremony of the...
My parents think of Vietnam as the country they escaped. I see it as the place I want to live.
Business Insider
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July 10, 2025
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ai Vuong, a Vietnamese-born filmmaker who grew up in Texas. Her words have been edited for length and clarity. My parents always reminded me that I was Vietnamese, even though I was growing up...
Unlocking the energy supply chain for Vietnamese enterprises
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — As Việt Nam accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon future, the restructuring of the national energy supply chain is emerging as both a necessity and a strategic opportunity. The rise of decentralised solar farms and smart grids is...
Vietnamese culture festival in Lorient draws strong public interest
People's Army Newspaper
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Organized by the Lorient City Hall in collaboration with Vietnamese and French cultural associations, the week-long festival featured a range of activities introducing Vietnamese culture to the French public, from film screenings, traditional and...
VOX POPULI: U.S. Deports 158 Vietnamese and Laotian Refugees
Rafu Shimpo - California
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July 9, 2025
On Sunday, May 25, Immigra-tion Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 158 Southeast Asian refugees — 93 Vietnamese and 65 Laotian nationals. This chartered flight is the first mass deportation flight to South-east Asia since 2020 under the first...
Vietnam-Japan business dialogue boosts cooperation prospects
People's Army Newspaper
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The event, initiated by the NPO Vietnam Konwakai Association, attracted a number of Japanese companies interested in cooperation and investment prospects in Vietnam. Addressing the event, President of the NPO Vietnam Konwakai Association Hiromasa...
Vietnam's credit growth hits highest level since 2023
People's Army Newspaper
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This robust expansion signals a strong recovery in lending activities, particularly in production and business sectors, and industries that the Government prioritizes, according to Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) Pham Thanh Ha....
Built for the Long Haul: From Vietnam to the VFW
Sierra County Sentinel - New Mexico
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When Bill Ryan talks about his life, it unspools like an old film reel, dusty trails, military grit, and the hum of highway miles carving across decades. Raised in the remote Missouri Breaks of Montana, Bill grew up on a 620-acre homestead with...
Vietnam shines at World Police and Fire Games
People's Army Newspaper
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The event brought together thousands of athletes from over 70 countries around the world. This year, the delegation competed in firefighting, rescue and relief operations, and high-performance sports such as swimming, boxing, athletics, shooting,...
Vietnam cement output up 15% in first half of 2025
Global Cement
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Vietnam: Vietnam produced 90Mt of cement in the first half of 2025, up by 15% year-on-year, according to the latest data from the government’s National Statistics Office. June 2025 production rose by 27% year-on-year to reach 17.1Mt in June 2025....
Vietnamese mango grows into global premium markets
People's Army Newspaper
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Mango boasts huge export potential Tien Giang cultivates over 3,300 hectares of mango orchards that yield more than 50,000 tons annually, serving not only domestic consumption but also export to China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, the US, and...
Vietnam telecom giants step up 5G commercialization, expansion
People's Army Newspaper
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According to the latest report from the Authority of Radio Frequency Management under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the country’s three major network providers – Viettel, VNPT and MobiFone – have so far deployed around 11,000 5G base...
Vietnam Airlines receives approval for major share issuance
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Vietnam Airlines JSC (HVN) has received approval from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam to issue 900 million shares at VNĐ10,000 apiece. The planned issuance is expected to raise roughly VNĐ9 trillion (equivalent to US$344.53...
Despite headwinds, Vietnam’s economic flywheel gaining momentum: Warburg Pincus CEO
Deal Street Asia
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Vietnam is recreating an economic flywheel that has propelled growth in bigger markets, despite the volatile global economic backdrop, according to Warburg Pincus CEO Jeffrey Perlman. “I don’t think the impact of tariffs will slow down [the...
Vietnamese aviation industry takes off
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — This year’s summer marks the peak season for Việt Nam’s aviation sector, presenting a dynamic and more promising outlook than ever before. Impressive recovery figures for international routes, along with newly launched strategic...
Vietnam to complete 900 km of expressways in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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HANOI, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Construction aims to complete nearly 900 km of expressways in 2025, Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday. The ministry will also oversee investment preparations for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong...
Lao-Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Ministers Hold 10th Political Consultation Meeting
Lao News Agency
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KPL The 10th Deputy Foreign Ministers’ Political Consultation Meeting between the Lao PDR and Vietnam took place on July 8, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane. (KPL) The 10th Deputy Foreign Ministers’ Political Consultation...
Vietnam team ranks third at Wushu Taolu Asian Cup 2025
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 7, 2025
Vietnam’s athletes delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Wushu Taolu Asian Cup in China, securing third place overall with a total of 12 medals, including two golds, eight silvers, and two bronzes. Vietnam's Wushu team ranks third at the 2025...
Vietnam, Indonesia agree to sign rice trade deal as shipments plunge
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
HANOI: Vietnam will soon sign an agreement with Indonesia to boost long-term rice shipments, the Vietnamese government said on Tuesday (Jul 8) in a statement, after exports plunged in the first half of the year. The statement came hours after...
Vietnam sees 33% surge in FDI in H1 2025, manufacturing leads
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Vietnam has attracted over $21.51 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first half of 2025, reflecting around 33 per cent rise year-over-year (YoY), according to the Ministry of Finance. This capital influx includes newly...