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Young Tigresses face must-win Asian Cup clash against Chinese Taipei in final Group C encounter

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:32:54 GMT

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 7 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's national team will take on Chinese Taipei in their final Group C fixture of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, knowing that nothing short of a victory will keep their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive.

According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the match will kick off at 14:30 IST at the Pathum

(SpotNews) VIETNAM-HANOI-LE MINH HUNG-NEW PRIME MINISTER

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:46:25 GMT

(260407) -- HANOI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A deputy casts her vote during the first session of the 16th National Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 7, 2026. Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution on the election of Le Minh Hung as prime minister of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 tenure.

The resolution won the support of 495 out of 495 legislators present at the first session of th

Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's new PM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:19 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution on the election of Le Minh Hung as prime minister of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 tenure.

The resolution won the support of 495 out of 495 legislators present at the first session of the 16th NA.

In his statement, Hung said that his cabinet's priorities include building a modern, enabling and service-oriented

Photo Flash | Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's new PM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:45:28 GMT

(260407) -- HANOI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Le Minh Hung attends a swearing-in ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 7, 2026. The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon elected Le Minh Hung as the country's new prime minister. (VNA via Xinhua)

'Looking forward to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership': PM Modi congratulates To Lam on election as Vietnam's President

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:01:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated To Lam for his election as the President of Vietnam and expressed confidence that the ties between New Delhi and Hanoi would further deepen under his leadership.

PM Modi underlined the time-tested friendship between India and Vietnam and expressed the commitment to further deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership betwee

VIETNAM-HANOI-TO LAM ELECTED STATE PRESIDENT

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:45:39 GMT

(260407) -- HANOI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- To Lam takes the oath of office as Vietnam's state president in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 7, 2026. To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday. (VNA via Xinhua)

Vietnamese party chief elected state president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:15:05 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam on Tuesday morning confirmed To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC), as state president for the 2026-2031 tenure.

All 495 deputies present voted in favor of the draft resolution on the election of Lam, who served as the state president of Vietnam from May to October 2024.

Lam was elected general s

Photo Flash | Vietnamese party chief elected state president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:45:23 GMT

(260407) -- HANOI, April 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- To Lam delivers a speech at the first session of the 16th National Assembly in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 6, 2026. To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday. (VNA via Xinhua)

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Vietnam's top legislator

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:45:20 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the 15th parliament, to lead the country's top legislature for its 16th tenure.

At the first session of the 16th NA, which opened in Hanoi on Monday, Man, a member of the Political Bureau of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, won a majority of votes to continue in the post.

Man, born

VIETNAM-HANOI-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-TRAN THANH MAN-CHAIRMAN

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:15:35 GMT

(260406) -- HANOI, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tran Thanh Man is sworn in as Vietnam's National Assembly chairman in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 6, 2026. Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the 15th parliament, to lead the country's top legislature for its 16th tenure.

At the first session of the 16th NA, which opened in Hanoi on Monday, Man, a member of the Political Bureau of

VIETNAM-HANOI-16TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-FIRST SESSION

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:15:29 GMT

(260406) -- HANOI, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 6, 2026 shows a scene at the first session of the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam. The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam opened its first session on Monday morning in the capital city of Hanoi.

TO GO WITH "Vietnam's 16th National Assembly convenes first session" (VNA via Xinhua)

Photo Flash | Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Vietnam's top legislator

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:15:35 GMT

(260406) -- HANOI, April 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tran Thanh Man delivers a speech at the first session of the 16th National Assembly of Vietnam in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 6, 2026. Vietnam's National Assembly on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the 15th parliament, to lead the country's top legislature for its 16th tenure. (VNA via Xinhua)

A new security paradigm is emerging in Asia

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:29:47 GMT

China and Vietnam are testing a new format of cooperation, building a more complete partnership for a changing Asia

When China and Vietnam sat down in Hanoi on March 16 for their first-ever '3+3' strategic dialogue, it marked the launch of a new kind of coordination - one that goes beyond the usual playbook.

Not your usual security meeting

Most countries stick to the tried and teste

Vietnam Q1 growth slows in 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:26:38 GMT

HANOI, 4th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Vietnam's economy slowed in the first quarter from the three months prior, data showed on Saturday, as heavy exposure to Middle Eastern oil imports boosted inflation, presenting a challenge in reaching an annual growth target, authorities said.

Gross domestic product grew 7.83 percent in the quarter from January to March over the corresponding period a year earlier, but below 8.46

China-built largest solar project in Southeast Asia goes online

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:49:28 GMT

The China-developed solar power project in Laos. /CMG

A China-developed solar power project, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, has officially begun grid-connected operation in Laos on Tuesday, marking a major step forward in regional clean energy cooperation.

The project, developed by China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN), is part of the northern Laos interconnection clean energy b

Xi Jinping congratulates To Lam on election as president of Vietnam

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:58:14 GMT

To Lam speaks after swearing in as Vietnam's president in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 7, 2026. /VCG

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Tuesday extended congratulations to To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam.

Noting that China and Vietnam are a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, Xi sai

Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's new prime minister

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:28:52 GMT

File photo of Le Minh Hung. /CMG

Vietnam's National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution electing Le Minh Hung as the country's prime minister for the 2026-2031 term.

The resolution received unanimous support from all 495 legislators present at the first session of the 16th National Assembly.

In his statement, Hung said his cabinet's priorities include building a modern,

Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Vietnam's top legislator

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:30:17 GMT

Tran Thanh Man delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the first session of the National Assembly's 16th tenure in Hanoi, Vietnam, April 6, 2026. /VCG

Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the 15th parliament, to lead the country's top legislature for its 16th tenure.

At the first session of the 16th NA, which opened in Hanoi on Monday, Man, a

Hide, find water: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:55:12 GMT

"You're like, 'Oh my God, I was in a fighter jet two minutes ago, flying 500 miles an hour, and a missile just exploded, literally 15 feet from your head,'" said retired brigadier general Houston Cantwell, who is now at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

That said, a pilot's training -- known as survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) -- would likely kick in before he or she parachutes to the g

The Big Fool Says Push On

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:49:06 GMT

On April Fools evening, the U.S. President, who has been comparing himself to Jesus, finally gave a speech in which he attempted to win support for his and Israels disastrous and failing war against Iran. He failed miserably, but his minions and military remain obedient even as their war is fueling epochal global transformations.

Lies may have outnumbered contradictions. President Trump apparently has yet to appr

Updates from the NFL Annual Meeting

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Policys Perspective is a monthly column written by President and CEO Ed Policy

Ed Policy

The first Saturday of every month, Packers President and CEO Ed Policy will write about a topic of interest to Packers fans and the organization and then answer fan questions. Fans are encouraged to email Ed with their name and hometown at:PolicysPerspective@packers.com.

Welcome to draft month. As we wrap up 2026

Cambodian court resumes former opposition leader Kem Sokha's appeal hearing in treason case

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:15:11 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Phnom Penh Appeal Court on Wednesday resumed hearing former opposition leader Kem Sokha's appeal in his treason case after delays for more than 18 months, one of his lawyers said.

Kem Sokha, former president of the Supreme Court-dissolved Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), was sentenced by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court in 2023 to 27 years in prison for treason, but

China-developed 1,000-MW solar project enters operation in Laos

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:16:32 GMT

SHENZHEN, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A 1,000-MW photovoltaic project in Laos was connected to the power grid and entered operation on Tuesday, developer China General Nuclear Power Group (CGNPC) announced.

Located in Oudomxay province, the large-scale solar farm is expected to generate 1.65 billion kWh of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 1.3 million tonnes per year.

As on

Chinese FM congratulates Vietnamese FM on assuming office

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:45:33 GMT

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to Le Hoai Trung on his assuming office as foreign minister of Vietnam.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, the building of a China-Vietnam community w

Vietnam names new heads for party organization commission, office

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:11 GMT

HANOI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The Political Bureau of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) on Wednesday announced the appointments of new heads for the CPVCC's Organization Commission and Office, Vietnam News Agency reported.

The personnel changes follow the decisions made at the 16th National Assembly's first session, at which Le Minh Hung was elected Prime Minister and Pham Gia Tuc was ap

Laos faces PM 2.5 levels above safety limits nationwide

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:19 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Laos continues to struggle with dangerously high levels of air pollution, with PM 2.5 concentrations exceeding national safety standards across the country.

According to the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Wednesday, PM 2.5 concentrations reached 196 micrograms per cubic meter in the Lao capital Vientiane, while several other provinces recorded levels above 100 micro

Vietnam's top legislature approves appointments of 6 deputy prime ministers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:15:12 GMT

HANOI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam on Wednesday adopted resolutions approving the appointments of six deputy prime ministers, 17 ministers and other government members for the 2026-2031 term, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The six deputy prime ministers are Pham Gia Tuc, Phan Van Giang, Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Ho Quoc Dung, Nguyen Van Thang and Le Tien Chau.

Phan Van Giang wil

China-Laos Railway sees robust growth in cross-border trade

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:46:04 GMT

KUNMING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- The China-Laos Railway has recorded robust growth in cross-border cargo trade, with its first-quarter value rising 62.7 percent year on year to 6.81 billion yuan (about 992 million U.S. dollars), a record high for the period.

From January to March this year, exports of photovoltaic products surged 43.2 times year on year to 1.19 billion yuan, while imports of fresh and dried fruits d

Vietnam's industrial production increases 9 pct in Q1

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:15:11 GMT

HANOI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) grew 9 percent in the first three months of 2026, local media VnEconomy reported Wednesday, citing data from the National Statistics Office.

According to the office, the figure marked the strongest growth in the past seven years, with the manufacturing and processing sector serving as the main driver, posting 9.7 percent year-on-year growt

3 killed in central Vietnam truck plunge

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:45:06 GMT

HANOI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Three people were killed after a truck plunged down a mountainside in central Vietnam's Lam Dong province on Wednesday morning, state media outlet Vietnam Television (VTV) reported.

The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. local time, when the truck lost control while transporting construction materials for a telecommunications project along a mountainside road, the report said.

Vietnam cleared for FTSE market upgrade in September

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:18 GMT

HANOI, April 8 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam remains on course for its elevation from frontier to secondary emerging market status by FTSE Russell, a British stock index provider, with implementation set for Sept. 21, local media VnEconomy reported Wednesday, citing an announcement from the State Securities Commission of Vietnam.

This comes as the index provider released its March 2026 equity country classification interi

Chinese vice president congratulates Vietnam's counterpart on re-election

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:15:23 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday congratulated Vo Thi Anh Xuan on her re-election as Vietnam's vice president.

In his message, Han said that China and Vietnam are friendly socialist neighbors. Under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of both parties and countries, bilateral cooperation across various fields has yielded fruitful results, and bilateral relations have

1st LD Writethru: Xi congratulates To Lam on election as president of Vietnam

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended on Tuesday congratulations to To Lam on his election as president of Vietnam.

Noting that China and Vietnam are a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, Xi said that in recent years, under the joint guidance and promotion of the leaders of the

ADB launches new trust fund to boost ASEAN power grid

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:45:49 GMT

MANILA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday announced it launched a multi-partner fund to finance critical project preparation work for cross-border energy and transmission infrastructure within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the first such fund in the region.

The Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASE

Vo Thi Anh Xuan re-elected Vietnam's vice president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:45:24 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Vo Thi Anh Xuan was re-elected as Vietnam's vice president on Tuesday afternoon, the Voice of Vietnam reported.

The decision was made during the first session of the 16th National Assembly for the 2026-2031 tenure.

1st LD Writethru: Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's new PM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:45:13 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution on the election of Le Minh Hung as prime minister of Vietnam for the 2026-2031 tenure.

The resolution won the support of 495 out of 495 legislators present at the first session of the 16th NA.

In his statement, Hung said that his cabinet's priorities include building a modern, enabling and service-oriente

Laos issues extreme heat alert amid rising temperatures

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:45:10 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities have issued an extreme heat warning, forecasting temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius across Laos from April 6 to 10.

The alert, issued by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Monday, advises residents to take precautions as a mass of hot air continues to cover all regions, combined with prevailing westerly winds.

Peak temperatures are likely to

Southeast Asians cite U.S., scams, climate as major concerns: survey

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:15:07 GMT

SINGAPORE, April 7 (Xinhua) -- About 52 percent of Southeast Asian respondents identified U.S. leadership under Donald Trump as their top geopolitical concern, followed closely by 51.4 percent citing global scam operations, an annual survey released on Tuesday showed.

Among those expecting ties with Washington to deteriorate, 38.5 percent said the United States should place greater emphasis on respecting interna

Urgent: Le Minh Hung elected Vietnam's new PM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:15:13 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The 16th National Assembly of Vietnam on Tuesday afternoon elected Le Minh Hung as the country's new prime minister.

Explainer: Why Japan's textbook revisions warrant caution

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:15:14 GMT

TOKYO, April 7 (Xinhua) -- In the latest batch of high school textbooks authorized by Japan's education ministry for use from the 2027 academic year, certain history textbooks once again appear to downplay, deny, or even glorify the country's history of wartime aggression.

This is yet another move in a decades-long attempt by Japanese authorities to reshape the historical narrative. Left unchecked, such efforts

1st LD Writethru: Vietnamese party chief elected state president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:45:20 GMT

All 495 deputies present voted in favor of the draft resolution on the election of Lam, who served as the state president of Vietnam from May to October 2024.

Lam was elected general

Urgent: Vietnamese party chief elected state president

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:45:07 GMT

HANOI, April 7 (Xinhua) -- To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday.

Top Chinese legislator congratulates Tran Thanh Man on re-election as Vietnam's National Assembly chairman

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:15:22 GMT

BEIJING, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, on Monday congratulated Tran Thanh Man on his re-election as Vietnam's National Assembly chairman.

As friendly socialist neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, China-Vietnam friendly relations have in recent years been deepening and the exchanges and cooperation between the National People's Congre

Vietnam's FDI inflows up 42.9 pct in Q1

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:45:24 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam attracted 15.2 billion U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of this year, up 42.9 percent year on year, local media outlet VnEconomy reported Monday, citing the National Statistics Office.

During the three-month period, manufacturing and processing were the key drivers with 8.85 billion dollars, followed by the electricity, gas, water supply and

Vietnam's pepper export revenue surges 31.7 pct in Q1

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:45:13 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam exported 66,350 tons of pepper worth 430 million U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2026, up 39.2 percent in volume and 31.7 percent in value year on year, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

Black pepper shipments reached 55,322 tons and white pepper exports totaled more than 11,000 tons, according to the report.

The United States remained the largest importer wi

Tobacco-related illnesses kill over 6,000 annually in Laos

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:15:14 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 6 (Xinhua) -- More than 6,000 people in Laos die annually from tobacco-related diseases, resulting in economic losses exceeding 3.6 billion Lao kip (some 1.6 million U.S. dollars), health officials said.

The figure was delivered at a meeting of the National Committee for Tobacco Control, chaired by Lao Minister of Health Baykham Khattiya. The session reviewed progress in implementing tobacco con

Vietnam's retail sales, service revenue up 10.9 pct in Q1

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:15:07 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue topped 1.9 quadrillion Vietnamese dong (about 72.14 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2026, up 10.9 percent year on year, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday, citing the National Statistics Office (NSO).

According to the office, retail sales of goods accounted for the largest share at 1.45 quadrillion Vi

Vietnam welcomes 6.76 mln int'l arrivals in Q1

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:45:09 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam welcomed 6.76 million international visitors in the first quarter of this year, up 12.4 percent year on year, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday, citing the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Air travel continued to dominate as the main mode of entry during the period, accounting for 82.3 percent of total arrivals, followed by land routes at 15.5 percent and sea routes

1st LD Writethru: Tran Thanh Man re-elected as Vietnam's top legislator

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:45:07 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's National Assembly (NA) on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man, chairman of the 15th parliament, to lead the country's top legislature for its 16th tenure.

Man, bo

Urgent: Tran Thanh Man elected Vietnam's National Assembly chairman

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:15:07 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The National Assembly of Vietnam on Monday elected Tran Thanh Man as its chairman.

Vietnam's 16th National Assembly convenes first session

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:45:11 GMT

HANOI, April 6 (Xinhua) -- The 16th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam opened its first session on Monday morning in the capital city of Hanoi.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam said that the session will focus on institutionalizing the resolution of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, while creating a legal and institutional fo

China beats Bangladesh for second straight win at AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:48:18 GMT

BANGKOK, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in their second Group A match at the 2026 AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup on Saturday at Nonthaburi Stadium in Thailand, securing their second consecutive group-stage win.

Facing Bangladesh, who have qualified for the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup finals for the first time, China dominated possession in the first half but struggled to create effective attacking c

Vietnam's GDP up 7.83 pct in Q1

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:45:11 GMT

HANOI, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's GDP expanded 7.83 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, the National Statistics Office said Saturday.

The growth marked the highest first-quarter increase in the past 16 years, local daily VnExpress reported.

The agriculture, forestry and fisheries sector grew 3.58 percent from a year earlier, while industry and construction expanded 8.92 percent and servi

Vietnam elects Communist Party chief as president, echoing China's power structure

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:35:14 GMT

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnam unanimously elected Communist Party General Secretary To Lam as president for a five-year term, consolidating his control over both the party and the state.

The move departs from Vietnam's tradition of shared leadership, in which the jobs have typically been held by different people, and echoes power structures in CGTN

Survey concerns could 'undermine' World Cup potential - ESPN

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:03:09 GMT

Survey concerns could 'undermine' World Cup potential - ESPN

England's World Cup winners Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan expecting baby

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:57:15 GMT

England's World Cup winners Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan expecting baby

Private banks outpace PSBs in Q4 deposit growth amid deposit mobilisation pressures

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:11:02 GMT

Private banks outpace PSBs in Q4 deposit growth amid deposit mobilisation pressures

RBI to review board agendas, push focus on policy over operations

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:10:47 GMT

RBI to review board agendas, push focus on policy over operations

Bankers welcome RBIs calibrated stance, regulatory steps

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:08:05 GMT

Bankers welcome RBIs calibrated stance, regulatory steps

RBI cancels licence of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:39 GMT

RBI cancels licence of Shirpur Merchants' Co-operative Bank

Bank of Baroda launches AI-powered multilingual platform for in-branch customer service

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:26 GMT

Bank of Baroda launches AI-powered multilingual platform for in-branch customer service

Banks should shift exposures from vulnerable MSMEs, lay-off-exposed retail borrowers- EY

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:07:10 GMT

Banks should shift exposures from vulnerable MSMEs, lay-off-exposed retail borrowers- EY

No governance or conduct-related issues found, RBI Governor reiterates stance on HDFC Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:06:59 GMT

No governance or conduct-related issues found, RBI Governor reiterates stance on HDFC Bank

Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:06:50 GMT

Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer

Jammu & Kashmir Bank's business crosses Rs 2.90 lakh crore, says MD

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:05:39 GMT

Jammu & Kashmir Bank's business crosses Rs 2.90 lakh crore, says MD

RBI revamps business correspondent model to boost last mile delivery of financial services

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:05:15 GMT

RBI revamps business correspondent model to boost last mile delivery of financial services

Supreme Court rules no personal hearing needed before declaring bank account as fraud

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:57 GMT

Supreme Court rules no personal hearing needed before declaring bank account as fraud

Bank NPAs decline to 2%, no systemic hit due to Middle East conflict- RBI

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:50 GMT

Bank NPAs decline to 2%, no systemic hit due to Middle East conflict- RBI

UCO Bank records 19% rise in loan growth in Q4

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:17 GMT

UCO Bank records 19% rise in loan growth in Q4

HDFC Bank's board minutes reviewed, no concern on ethics and governance- RBI

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:04:07 GMT

HDFC Bank's board minutes reviewed, no concern on ethics and governance- RBI

Centre may seek revised bids from two suitors for IDBI Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:03:48 GMT

Centre may seek revised bids from two suitors for IDBI Bank

Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall- Former US official

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:36:23 GMT

Trump could meet Kim Jong Un for summit this fall- Former US official

Skier banned from international competition after pleading guilty to St Andrews student sex assault

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:33:28 GMT

Skier banned from international competition after pleading guilty to St Andrews student sex assault

Andrew Moloney locks in world title fight against Willibaldo Garcia in June

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:58 GMT

Andrew Moloney locks in world title fight against Willibaldo Garcia in June

Mitch Duke to retire from Socceroos after FIFA World Cup bid

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:33 GMT

Mitch Duke to retire from Socceroos after FIFA World Cup bid

Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner facing drink driving charges in Sydney

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:32 GMT

Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner facing drink driving charges in Sydney

Key USWNT questions to answer before the World Cup for coach Emma Hayes - ESPN

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:36:52 GMT

Key USWNT questions to answer before the World Cup for coach Emma Hayes - ESPN

Pochettino's World Cup to-do list- What USMNT must figure out - ESPN

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:34:59 GMT

Pochettino's World Cup to-do list- What USMNT must figure out - ESPN

Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:03:16 GMT

Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments

The digital euro in a fragmenting world- ensuring Europes resilience and autonomy in payments

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:52 GMT

The digital euro in a fragmenting world- ensuring Europes resilience and autonomy in payments

Ray Dalio- Trump-Xi meeting to focus on trade, capital flows

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:32:24 GMT

Ray Dalio- Trump-Xi meeting to focus on trade, capital flows

TAT welcomes international visitors with Amazing Bag initiative at Hat Yai

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:05:13 GMT

TAT welcomes international visitors with Amazing Bag initiative at Hat Yai

Ellie Kildunne- England full-back felt 'really alone' after World Cup win

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:04:23 GMT

Ellie Kildunne- England full-back felt 'really alone' after World Cup win

Former accounts manager indicted in International Motor Sports Hall of Fame investigation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:05:20 GMT

Former accounts manager indicted in International Motor Sports Hall of Fame investigation

New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:03:25 GMT

New breast cancer scanner at University of Galway hailed as a diagnosis 'game changer'

USMNT's Patrick Agyemang out of World Cup with Achilles tendon injury - ESPN

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:02:26 GMT

USMNT's Patrick Agyemang out of World Cup with Achilles tendon injury - ESPN

Young Buddhist Monks, Pakse, Laos - Photo of the Day - Havana Times

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:02:26 GMT

Young Buddhist Monks, Pakse, Laos - Photo of the Day - Havana Times

Hawley And Smith Climb World Rankings

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:34:47 GMT

Hawley And Smith Climb World Rankings

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