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Vietnam broadens scope of unemployment insurance
The National Assembly has officially passed the amended Employment Law with strong backing-455 out of 459 members voted in favour. A key highlight of the revision is the broader inclusion of individuals eligible to contribute to unemployment...

Shared values, multilateral cooperation drive Vietnam–New Zealand ties forward
Sydney (VNA) – The Vietnam - New Zealand relationship is grounded in over 50 years of personal and institutional connections, bolstered by common values and growing multilateral cooperation, according to Suzannah Jessep, Executive Director of the...

Lawmakers discuss implementation of socio-economic development, state budget plans
Hanoi (VNA) – Continuing the agenda of the ongoing 9th session, the National Assembly (NA) on June 17 is set to vote on a law amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on Enterprises and a resolution on the reduction of value-added tax...

Corporations play increasing role in addressing global environmental issues: conference
The 8th international conference on "Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development" (CSR 2025), jointly organized by the Southern Institute of Social Sciences under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, India’s Education Research...

Malaysia plans to support Vietnam in developing Halal food centre
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Veterans Association of Malaysian Armed Forces (VAMAF) is planning to assist Vietnam in establishing a Halal food centre to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance Malaysia’s global trade outreach. VAMAF President Datuk...

Vietnamese rice bran transforms into a multi-million-dollar export
Home » Formulation » Vietnamese rice bran transforms into a multi-million-dollar export 17 Jun 2025 Rice bran, once considered a mere byproduct used by Vietnamese farmers for animal feed or discarded, is emerging as one of Vietnam’s most promising...

Israel, Iran Trade Missile Fire As Trump Warns Tehran To 'Evacuate'
Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early. Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities,...

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Bankrupt At Home ‘significantly impacted’ by tariffs, CFO said
Dive Brief: The volatility of the current tariff environment sped up “the need for a comprehensive solution” for struggling retailer At Home, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, CFO Jeremy Aguilar said in a first day declaration...

Hanoi hangover: why North Korea’s Kim snubs Trump for Russia’s embrace
North Korea’s growing alignment with Russia is giving Kim Jong-un new diplomatic and economic latitude, analysts say, allowing him to harden his stance and making renewed talks with Donald Trump even less likely amid lingering distrust from their...

Vietnam Airlines breaks ground on two projects at Long Thành International Airport
HÀ NỘI — National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Sunday broke ground on two aviation service projects at the under-construction Long Thành International Airport, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ1.8 trillion (US$70 million). The projects...

Trump family company announces next venture: a mobile phone company
Breadcrumb Trail Links News World It’s the latest new scheme struck despite mounting ethical concerns that Trump is profiting off his position and could manipulate public policy for personal gain Author of the article: The Associated Press Bernard...
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day. The remarks came hours after a dramatic attack on an...

Vietnam, Thailand Aim to Grow Rice Exports to Japan
The Yomiuri Shimbun Packets of Thailand-grown japonica rice are displayed alongside those imported from Japan in a supermarket in Bangkok. By Takashi Itoda / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 6:00 JST, June 17, 2025 BANGKOK — Vietnam and Thailand,...

Star Voyager sails between Vietnam and Singapore
HO CHI MINH CITY, 17 June 2025: The all-new StarCruises celebrates the arrival of the Star Voyager cruise ship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with about 1,000 passengers from Singapore as it starts a mini homeporting session in Ho Chi Minh City for...

Nostalgic charm of Hoi An in Vietnam
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. (Buddha) Southeast Asia boasts of an insurmountable number of well-preserved ancient cities, but...

Thai-Vietnamese ties enter new phase
Vietnam has made significant strides this year in building strong, comprehensive strategic partnerships (CSPs) with four key Asean nations -- Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. It is a notable achievement for Hanoi, reflecting its...

Vietnam legislators abolish district government
HANOI — Vietnam's National Assembly approved amendments to the constitution on Monday to abolish an entire level of government, as part of major reforms to the way the communist country is run. DRASTIC CHANGES Vietnamese lawmakers vote on merge of...

Eastern Bank to close 13 branches as result of HarborOne acquisition
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Foreign experts give advice for effective, sustainable blue economy development
Expert Louis Lambrechts on international ocean advocacy at the Oceano Azul Foundation stated Vietnam is a country with vast marine areas and a thriving fishing industry, which enable it to grow further. The specialist emphasized the need to...