G7 says Libra should not launch until risks 'adequately addressed' Facebook should not launch its global digital currency Libra until proper regulations are in place to handle the potential risks, the Group of Seven said Thursday.

Lebanese govt faces calls to resign as austerity protests spread The Lebanese government faced calls to resign Thursday after thousands of furious demonstrators took to the streets across the country to protest dire economic conditions.

Longest non-stop flight to take off from New York to Sydney A plane and its passengers are set to test the mental and physical limits of long-haul aviation when Qantas operates the first direct flight by a commercial airline from New York to Sydney this weekend.

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ODA project disbursement needs boosting: JICA Delays to disbursement of official development assistance (ODA) for HCM City’s Metro Line 1 project were in danger of setting a bad precedent, and negatively affecting the implementation of other Japanese-funded projects in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam, Asia's new manufacturing hub

Amidst these uncertainties, Việt Nam has emerged as a prime alternative manufacturing location in Asia.

Netflix revs up growth as streaming TV war looms Netflix shares rallied on Wednesday after its latest quarterly update showed robust subscriber growth and better-than-expected profits ahead of a major escalation in the streaming television war.

Revised Labour Code needs to promote rights of female labourers

The revised Labour Code is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly for approval this month. However, major changes to the law are still under discussion in an attempt to ensure gender equality and enhance the development of female workers.

Schools need to focus on entrepreneurship: official Small companies should focus on absorbing technologies and applications from global players as a firm foundation of future development.

Dept proposes reducing rice farming areas for upcoming crop The area for rice farming in the Mekong Delta and Southeast Việt Nam should be reduced for the upcoming winter-spring rice season to lessen the negative impact of saline intrusion, according to the Department of Crop Production.