ASEAN Foundation launches plan to combat online scams
By Thanh Van
May 01, 2026 | 08:00
The ASEAN Foundation launched Scam Ready ASEAN, a regional initiative aimed at strengthening prevention against online scams across Southeast Asia.
ASEAN+3 policymakers assess energy and supply chain disruptions
By Nguyen Huong
April 30, 2026 | 12:36
On April 28, the ASEAN+3 Policy Dialogue and Regional Economic Review was held virtually, co-chaired by the Philippines and Japan. Tran Quoc Phuong, Deputy Minister of Finance, attended and delivered remarks from Vietnam.
Asia-Pacific ministers meet FAO to boost food security
By Thanh Van
April 24, 2026 | 10:07
Asia-Pacific ministers convened in Brunei for talks with the UN food agency on strengthening food security and smallholder access to technology.
Vietnam must build resilience, says UNDP
By Nguyen Huong
April 15, 2026 | 08:15
A new assessment from the UNDP links Asia-Pacific’s reliance on imported energy and critical supply chains to rising poverty pressure.
Asian public finance leaders gather in Seoul to advance AI-driven governance
By Minh Vu
April 01, 2026 | 18:10
On March 31, plenary conference of the Public Expenditure Management Network in Asia 2026 opened in Seoul.
ADB unveils support package for members hit by Middle East crisis
By Thanh Van
March 25, 2026 | 11:10
Fast-disbursing budget support and trade finance are part of an ADB package to cushion economies hit by Middle East turmoil.
ASEAN countries exposed by Middle East oil dependence
By Thanh Van
March 23, 2026 | 17:18
ASEAN countries are vulnerable to supply chain disruptions due to their heavy dependence on crude oil imports from the Middle East.
Vietnam ranks among top 50 happiest countries in 2026
By Thanh Van
March 20, 2026 | 09:00
Vietnam ranks among the world’s top 50 happiest countries and is one of the nations that have made the most significant gains in life satisfaction over the past two decades.
International media spotlight Vietnam’s National Assembly election
By VNA
March 16, 2026 | 09:41
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure is an important political event demonstrating the people’s right to mastery in choosing outstanding representatives who will convey their will and aspirations to the bodies of State power.
Citi report finds global trade transformed by tariffs and AI
By Thanh Van
February 25, 2026 | 10:49
A new Citi report finds global trade reshaped by tariffs, AI and regionalisation, with businesses resilient through diversification and nearshoring.
ASEAN unveils digital outlook, AI readiness research
By Thanh Van
February 11, 2026 | 11:52
New reports map ASEAN’s digital maturity and AI readiness, highlighting progress in skills training and governance across the region.
Vietnam and Laos step up urban and infrastructure cooperation
By Bich Thuy
February 04, 2026 | 16:04
Officials from Vietnam and Laos moved to deepen cooperation in urban planning, infrastructure, and investment as bilateral ties continue expanding.
Space Summit 2026 opens in Singapore amid alignment calls
By Nguyen Huong
February 02, 2026 | 17:00
Space Summit 2026 opened in Singapore on February 2, convening government leaders, space agencies, industry executives, researchers, and investors.
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