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* The Lancang-Mekong River winds its way through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. * In March 2016, leaders of the six riparian countries gathered for the first Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) leaders' meeting, marking the full launch of the LMC mechanism. * A decade on, the mechanism has delivered…

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and Russia signed a deal to build a nuclear power plant in Vietnam as the Southeast Asian country revives its nuclear plans with hopes of boosting energy security while curbing greenhouse gas emissions. The deal for the Ninh Thuan 1 plant...Read More

Vietnam’s national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation’s aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three weeks ago, which…

Homepage > News > Business > Vietnam launches digital asset exchange program amid restrictions Vietnam is launching a pilot program for local digital currency exchanges, even as its capital, Hanoi, moves to restrict trading via foreign platforms. Vietnamese digital currency companies are racing at full speed to secure digital currency…

A view shows a board with the logo of Russian natural gas producer Novatek at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 5, 2024. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov MOSCOW, March 23 : Russia's largest liquefied natural gas producer Novatek has signed a preliminary contract with a buyer…

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…