french court announces jail sentences of 18 people for roles in essex lorry deaths

French court announces jail sentences of 18 people for roles in Essex lorry deaths

A French court on November 10 handed down jail sentences of up to 10 years in a people-smuggling trial over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people who suffocated in a sealed refrigeration container as they were transported from France to Belgium before crossing the Channel to the UK in 2019.
malaysias tourism targets sustainable development

Malaysia’s tourism targets sustainable development

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also Finance Minister, has put forth Budget 2024 under which the domestic tourism sector is expected to grow further.
malaysia china agree to cooperate to fight global terrorism

Malaysia, China agree to cooperate to fight global terrorism

Malaysia and China are ready to share expertise and experience in tackling global terrorism, according to Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
un chief calls for united sustained global strategy for ai

UN chief calls for 'united, sustained, global' strategy for AI

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a "united, sustained, global" strategy to tackle the risks posed by artificial intelligence's rapid development, as world leaders met in the UK.
singapore partners with japan uk switzerland on digital asset initiative

Singapore partners with Japan, UK, Switzerland on digital asset initiative

Regulators in Singapore, Japan, the UK and Switzerland are planning asset tokenisation tests for fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) reported on October 30.
trade for the uk and vietnam and charting the next 50 years

Trade for the UK and Vietnam and charting the next 50 years

As we commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, we are celebrating five decades of deepening friendship between our nations. But we are also looking to the coming decades, and focusing on how we continue to build for the future together.
uk prepares to host global leaders gathering on ai

UK prepares to host global leaders' gathering on AI

The UK government will welcome foreign political leaders, tech industry figures, academics and others this week for a two-day summit billed as the first of its kind on artificial intelligence (AI).
uk to support ho chi minh city to become asean health innovation hub

UK to support Ho Chi Minh City to become ASEAN health innovation hub

On October 25, the British Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Emily Hamblin led a UK delegation in a meeting with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, and announced the UK government’s support for Ho Chi Minh City to become a regional health innovation hub.
pm applauds investment expansion by john swire sons

PM applauds investment expansion by John Swire & Sons

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received Chairman of John Swire & Sons Limited Guy Bradley in Hanoi on October 24, welcoming the UK-headquartered firm’s continuous expansion of investment and business activities in Vietnam.
thailand japan vow to boost economic ties

Thailand, Japan vow to boost economic ties

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and her Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara agreed on October 12 in Bangkok, Thailand that the two countries will enhance economic cooperation.
top prospects shine through for retailers

Top prospects shine through for retailers

Positive long-term growth prospects have become the driving force for foreign retailers to accelerate expansion plans in Vietnam.
uncertainty must be taken into account in promoting growth

Uncertainty must be taken into account in promoting growth

The global economy has seen some positive signs despite numerous risks and challenges that include inflation, financial and monetary instability, high public debt in developing countries, impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and instability in energy and food markets, among other areas.
two foreigners confirmed dead in bangkoks shooting

Two foreigners confirmed dead in Bangkok’s shooting

The shooting at Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand left two women dead, one Chinese and the other Myanmar, confirmed Commissioner – General of the Royal Thai Police Pol General Torsak Sukvimol. ​
matsukiyo to open new store in hanoi

Matsukiyo to open new store in Hanoi

Matsukiyo, a beauty and healthcare retailer from Japan, has decided to open a new store in Hanoi, the brand's first in the capital, and increases the number of its stores in Vietnam to seven.
uk festival celebrates 50 years of uk vietnam relations

UK Festival celebrates 50 years of UK-Vietnam relations

The UK festival will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the United Kingdom and Vietnam, showcasing the enduring friendship and collaboration between the two nations.