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With IAEA’s support, Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant
VietnamPlus
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June 24, 2025
Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna, Austria. (Photo courtesy of the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria) Hanoi (VNA) - With its own capabilities and the close,...
Sapa - “Switzerland of Vietnam" captivates RoK travelers
VietnamPlus
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June 23, 2025
Seoul (VNA) - Bookings from Korean tourists for all-inclusive tours to Sapa in Vietnam's Lao Cai province in the first half of 2025 surged by 333% compared to the same period in 2024, according to Hana Tour – the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s largest...
Nguyen Du bilingual school – a bridge of Vietnam – Laos friendship: Ambassador
VietnamPlus
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June 23, 2025
Vientiane (VNA) – The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as...
Researchers thrilled as hidden camera captures rare creature deep in nature reserve: 'It was lucky'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 23, 2025
Trail cameras can help to gather data on rare and sensitive wildlife populations without being intrusive. by Simon SageJune 23, 2025 Trail cameras in China's Mangshan National Nature Reserve have captured footage of a unique musk deer, according...
"Believe in yourself": Curro learner to represent SA in mathematics competition in Vietnam
Briefly
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June 23, 2025
Kylie Leung from Courtney House International School has been selected to represent South Africa at the Vietnam International Mathematics Competition in August The Year 7 pupil earned her spot after scoring 90% in the South African Mathematics...
Vietnam, US Soy Mark 30 Years of Trade and Sustainability Ties
Asia Pacific Food Industry
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June 23, 2025
Vietnam and US Soy celebrate 30 years of collaboration, underpinned by sustainable agriculture and a booming soy trade. The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has marked three decades of partnership with Vietnam, celebrating a milestone that...
From Flooding to Heat Stress, Climate Challenges Are Threatening the Shoe Industry Like
WWD - New York
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June 23, 2025
Much has been documented about fashion production and its carbon footprint. And sustainability in footwear production has its own set of risks and challenges. Climate change is also adding another layer of complexity into the conversation. As...
Vietnam: Empowering SMEs for a Technology-Driven Future
OpenGov Asia
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June 22, 2025
Vietnam is intensifying its efforts to transition from basic digital adoption to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) transformation. At a recent seminar in Ho Chi Minh City titled “From Digital Transformation to Artificial Intelligence...
Global alliance needed to win war on our environment
Otago Daily Times
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June 23, 2025
We need to work together on climate, Manh Tuan Ngo writes. Do you think that you are actually engaged in a war? For most of us, war may be something distant. Yet, if we reconsider war in the context of our environment, we might recognise,...
Vietnam’s legalisation of crypto assets sparks hopes but tough draft rules trigger industry backlash
The Business Times Singapore
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June 22, 2025
[HO CHI MINH CITY] When Vietnam took the historic step earlier this month to legally recognise digital assets, crypto entrepreneur Tran Huy Vu saw it as a long-overdue breakthrough and a promising development for local companies eyeing the...
Vietnam veteran uses faith to battle prostate cancer
The Vindicator - Ohio
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Correspondent photo / Tristan Hostetter Larry Cadman, a longtime resident of North Lima, served in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969 and spent one year in Vietnam. Today he is battling a new enemy — prostate cancer — with optimism and his devout...
Vietnamese music finds its voice on international stage
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI - Vietnamese music is gaining ground internationally, driven by a new generation of artists who are reinterpreting tradition with a fresh twist. Their work is drawing attention from global audiences and gradually strengthening Việt Nam’s...
Prime Minister recognises Hanoi for completing new-style rural development goals
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — On June 22, the Prime Minister signed Decision No 1226/QĐ-TTg, officially recognising Hanoi for successfully completing its new-style rural development programme in 2024. The Prime Minister assigned the Hanoi People’s Committee to...
Ho Chi Minh City poised to emerge as Southeast Asia’s international megacity: Party chief
People's Army Newspaper
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According to a report delivered at the meeting held in Ho Chi Minh City, the three localities now gather leading institutional and governance foundations in the country. In 2024, HCM City ranked second nationwide in digital transformation while...
Việt Nam, US strengthen cooperation on dioxin pollution treatment
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's Ministry of National Defence and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in addressing the war aftermath, particularly in treating dioxin pollution. At a reception in...
Oh!some Unveils Largest Flagship Store In Vietnam: A New Era Of Experience-driven Retail
Retail News Asia
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June 23, 2025
Oh!Some, a leading lifestyle and retail brand, has recently launched its most extensive flagship store yet in Vietnam. Spanning a grand total of 2000 square meters, the store is conveniently situated at the Vincom Center Dong Khoi in the bustling...
Vietnam increases unsecured loan cap for farmers to 12,000 USD from July
VietnamPlus
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June 22, 2025
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Starting from July 1, farmers are allowed to borrow up to 300 million VND (12,000 USD) without collateral as part of efforts to promote agriculture and rural development, according to a new Government decree. The Government has...
Global feed giant exits Vietnam aquaculture sector
IntraFish Media
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US feed heavyweight Cargill has exited its aquafeed business in Vietnam, the company told IntraFish in a statement on June 12. The decision includes closing the two aqua‑feed plants in Dong Thap and Long An, as well as the aqua technical...
Australia’s ‘solar godfather’: Vietnam leads Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition
Malay Mail
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June 23, 2025
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 June 2025 - With the invention of solar cells using Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) technology, Prof. Martin Andrew Green from the University of New South Wales (Australia) and his team made...
Oh!Some opens largest flagship store in Vietnam
Inside Retail Asia
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June 23, 2025
Lifestyle and retail brand Oh!Some has opened its largest flagship store in Vietnam to date, which spans 2000sqm at Vincom Center Dong Khoi in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The store boasts a bright yellow aesthetic, complemented by candy-toned...