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The Vietnamese prime minister's trip to Russia comes as Hanoi seeks to shore up its fuel reserves amid global supply disruptions due to the war in the Middle East Vietnam and Russia are set to sign agreements on oil, gas and nuclear energy cooperation during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s…

The coffee market has been defined by high prices over the last few years. The world’s largest producers of coffee – Brazil and Vietnam – were hit by bad weather, leading to reduced harvests and, consequently, higher prices. Coffee prices reached record highs in 2025: before starting to fall. And…

If you’re planning an Easter holiday to Bali, Vietnam or Thailand, it’s a good time to check if you and your family are vaccinated against measles. These are among destinations in Southeast Asia with ongoing measles outbreaks, and Australian health authorities are concerned. Several Australian jurisdictions have reported ongoing measles…

Cambodia boosts fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia after Vietnam and China restrict exports, with talks underway for Australian LNG to enhance energy security. SINGAPORE: Cambodia is increasing fuel imports from Singapore and Malaysia to counter supply restrictions from Vietnam and China. Energy Minister Keo Rottanak confirmed the shift, attributing…

SINGAPORE: Cambodia is importing more fuel from suppliers in Singapore and Malaysia to make up for supply shortfalls from Vietnam and China, its energy minister told Reuters on Wednesday (May 18), as the US-Israeli war on Iran squeezes fuel availability globally. About a third of the 6,300 petrol stations in…

Hue Nhu at the Geneva Summit on Human Rights and Democracy. Photo from X post of Viet Tan. Used with permission Vietnamese anti-corruption activist and former political prisoner Dang Thi Hue, nicknamed Hue Nhu, spoke about human rights and the state of freedom in her home country at the Geneva…

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is 'not afraid' to deploy US ground troops within Iran, further emphasizing the lengths he is willing to go in his Middle East war.  Speaking from the Oval Office alongside Ireland's Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, the President fielded many questions about the Iran war.  'Are…

Key Takeaways: Vietnam is planning to restrict its citizens from using crypto exchanges based in other countries. Companies in Vietnam, including banks, are in a hurry to launch their crypto exchange platforms. Vietnam is ranked #4 in crypto adoption worldwide, with a volume that surpasses $200B. Vietnam is moving quickly…

Bitcoin Magazine Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading, Domestic Licensing Race Accelerates Vietnam is preparing to restrict access to overseas crypto platforms as regulators move forward with plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset exchanges. This post Vietnam Begins to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading...Read More

News Citizenship scandal: AFC rules Harimau Malaya forfeited 2 matches, fines FAM US$50k Published:   Mar 17, 2026 3:55 PM ⋅ Updated: 8:40 AM The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has ruled that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) violated rules by fielding ineligible players during two 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers…