Vietnam’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose back above the 50.0 no change mark in April, posting 50.3 from 49.9 in March.

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Vietnam will face more intense heat waves in May

According to Nguyen Duc Hoa, Deputy Head of the Climate Forecasting Division under the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, Vietnam is set to struggle with more intense hot spells in May.

Vuong Dinh Hue relieved from position of National Assembly Chairman

General Secretary of the National Assembly Bui Van Cuong on May 2 issued a press release announcing the results of the 15th NA’s 7th extraordinary session.

Over 320 hospitalised with food poisoning in Dong Nai

At least 328 people have faced food poisoning symptoms after eating banh mi sandwiches at a bakery in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Developing Asia and the Pacific unprepared for the challenges of ageing population

Developing Asia and the Pacific are unprepared to secure the well-being of their rapidly ageing population, according to a report released today by the Asian Development Bank.