Output rises for first time in three months: PMI

In a report released on April 1, the S&P Global Vietnam Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) posted above the 50.0 no-change mark for the first time in four months during March, signalling an improvement in business conditions at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

PM asks Standard Chartered for support in developing int'l financial centres, green finance

The PM also called for the bank’s increased assistance for Việt Nam's implementation of JETP, provision of green development credit, and business support in projects involving wind energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable trade

King and Queen of Belgium visit Hải Phòng

Hosting the royal guests, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyễn Văn Tùng highlighted the flourishing friendship and cooperation between the city and the Belgian Embassy, as well as Belgian organisations and enterprises.

Party leader receives Russian Ambassador

The two countries should also identify new directions, measures, and cooperation projects in areas such as defence and security, high technology, energy, nuclear power, basic sciences, and culture and arts.

Grand celebration, parade marking 50th reunification anniversary set for April 30 in HCM City

The ceremony will feature a 30-minute art performance, flag-saluting, speeches by top leaders and representatives of war veterans and young people. It will be followed by the parade and a symbolic release of balloons and doves.

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Top legislator's visit to Uzbekistan hoped to strengthen bilateral ties

Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Việt Nam Friendship Association, expressed confidence that NA Chairman Mẫn’s visit will serve as a catalyst for deepening the friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Việt Nam and Uzbekistan in the years ahead.

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Former Lao President Khamtay Siphanone passes away

General Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, former President of Laos and senior revolutionary of the LPRP, passed away at 10:30am on April 2 at the age of 102.

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