Vietnamese, Lao localities tighten cooperation

Dan Hoa commune in Quang Binh province’s Minh Hoa district on November 22 was twinned with Langkhang hamlet cluster in Boualapha district of Laos’s Khammouane province.

This move is hoped to contribute to strengthening special friendship and solidar…

2 weather systems to bring rain showers across LuzonLaos targets at least 4.6 million visitors in 2024

Luzon will experience rain showers on Thursday due to the shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” affecting the island, the weather bureau said.

In its 4 a.m. forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Admin…

Thailand steps up smart city development

Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country’s digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future, said Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Phumth…

IFRC’s 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference wraps up

The 11th Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) concluded in Hanoi on November 23 after three days of sitting.

In her closing speech, President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society…

Vietnam, China boost customs cooperation in fighting smuggling

The 15th conference on Vietnam – China customs cooperation in anti-smuggling took place in Hanoi on November 23, focusing on measures to strengthen collaboration in preventing illegal drug and wildlife trafficking.

The two sides agreed that the incr…

Can Tho students win Global Robotics Games 2023 championship

A team from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho won the championship of the Global Robotics Games 2023 – an international competition for youngsters aged from 4-10 held by Singapore non-profit organisation Developing Innovative Youth (DIY) from November…

Vietnam determined to strictly punish drug traffickers: Spokeswoman

Vietnam is determined to strictly deal with the acts of producing, trafficking and transporting drugs without distinguishing whether offenders are Vietnamese citizens or foreigners, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang has aff…