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Vietnam presents five proposals to protect environment, global health at BRICS Summit
He reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, and its readiness to contribute responsibly and actively to global environmental and health cooperation. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh put forward five...
Vietnam attends 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee
UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration. The 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage...

Historic Vietnam-Era helicopter to soar over Portage and Kalamazoo this weekend
PORTAGE, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – It won’t be the usual helicopter flying over Portage and Kalamazoo this weekend. This Saturday and Sunday a restored Vietnam-era UH-1H Huey helicopter will fly low over the area as part of a special visiting aircraft...

Public corporate bond offerings expected to rebound rapidly in H2 2025
Public corporate bond offerings expected to rebound rapidly in H2 2025 Corporate bonds — especially those issued via public offerings — are expected to regain momentum in the second half of 2025, buoyed by a mix of policy support and rising market...

Vietnam central bank to prioritise growth for rest of year amid global uncertainties
HANOI :Vietnam's central bank said on Tuesday it will continue to adopt flexible monetary policies for the rest of the year, with priority given to supporting growth. Uncertainties in the global economy will remain and will affect the Vietnamese...

Vietnam: New Laws to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Science and Technology held a press conference to introduce five new laws approved by the 15th National Assembly that support Vietnam’s science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. By removing barriers, these laws...
Vietnam opens the door for Trump
A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port, in Hai Phong, Vietnam (file photo) | Photo Credit: ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA In early July, US President Donald Trump announced that he had signed a trade agreement with Vietnam,...

Veteran reunion: remembering Vietnam and honoring the fallen
Quincy, Illinois (KHQA) — In May 1968, an Illinois National Guard unit was preparing to be activated in Chicago after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. But the government changed their mind. And when that didn't happen, these guardsmen—the...
The 3-Ingredient Vietnamese Drink I’ve Been Sipping Since Childhood (So Creamy and Refreshing!)
Credit: Vy Tran Credit: Vy TranThis article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Decades before smoothies became a thing in the Western...

Vietnamese Unicorns and Leading Startups Scaling Fast
Vietnam’s startup scene is gaining serious global attention. With around 4,000 active startups, Vietnam ranks 55th in global ranking and 5th in Southeast Asia. The country is fast becoming a regional innovation hub. Sectors like fintech, AI,...

Bishop Michael Pham Prepares to Lead Catholic Diocese of San Diego
Bishop Michael Pham who will take over as leader of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, now has his photograph displayed alongside that of Pope Leo the XIV in the Pastoral Center lobby. As he prepares for his official installation, Pham reflected...
Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition
This event marks a major milestone in the enduring cultural partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region, while opening new avenues for heritage preservation and tourism cooperation. A "Neu" pole erecting ceremony at Thang Long Imperial...

Emilia reviews a Vietnamese favourite in Williamstown
Press PLAY to Emilia’s FULL review of Ms Kim Slide open the heavy door down an alley in Williamstown to find the food of My Kitchen Rules alumnae, Kim Tran. When a place is named after the matriarch herself, you know it’s going to be personal. And...

Vietnam closes HY2025 on a high note
HANOI, 8 July 2025: Vietnam welcomed approximately 10.7 million international visitors in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to preliminary data from the General Statistics Office, reported by Vietnam News Agency. Earlier figures for the...
Việt Nam, US inaugurate new advanced DNA lab to identify Vietnamese wartime missing

‘Very close’: Trump on India-US trade deal as tariff deadline looms
As the new deadline for reciprocal tariffs looms large, US President Donald Trump Wednesday hinted at reaching a new trade agreement with India soon. He also said that while a trade deal with the European Union could possibly be finalised, it...

Bill to waive vehicle registration fees for Korea, Vietnam, WWII veterans gains support
A proposal to waive annual vehicle license registration fees for all veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War received support on Thursday. Guam law requires every vehicle driven on the roads to be registered annually, with...

Film 'Omniscient Reader: The Prophet' to be distributed to 113 countries
Published: 17 Jul. 2025, 10:43 Poster of fantasy action flick ″Omniscient Reader: The Prophet″ [LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT] Fantasy action flick "Omniscient Reader: The Prophet" has been sold to 113 countries in Asia, Europe and the United States, its...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 11, 2025
INDONESIA 1.PRABOWO SEEKS CLOSER BRAZIL TIES IN STATE VISIT -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has wrapped up his state visit to Brazil by reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with the South...

Eastside Vietnamese With Options, and More Food News
ATHENS PHO (1860 Barnett Shoals Road, 706-850-0153): When the Crab Hut closed its last remaining location in the Athens area (the one on Broad Street became Juicy Crab, doing very similar things), on the Eastside, I was a little bummed. The fried...