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Mia Saigon Awarded One MICHELIN Key as Vietnamese-Run Hospitality Joins the Global Stage

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:58:54 GMT

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Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], October 28: Mia Saigon has been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, joining 21 hotels in Vietnam, and only three in Ho Chi Minh City, to hold the distinction.

Introduced in 2024 as the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star, the Key is awarded after anonymous stays by MICHELIN Inspectors, who assess architecture and interior design, the

China's Canton Fair opens a wider door to shared gains

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:44:30 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- When German businessman Can Yildirim first walked into the Canton Fair 23 years ago, he was young and unsure how to find the right business partners. As luck would have it, a stranger named Jimmy Chen noticed that he seemed a bit lost and offered to help him navigate the fair.

That first meeting really stuck with him. Yildirim and Chen have kept in touch, and Yildirim has been conne

UAE, Vietnam hold third round of political consultations in Hanoi

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:05:12 GMT

HANOI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam held the third round of political consultations in Vietnam's capital, Hanoi. The meeting was co-chaired by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, and Nguyen Minh Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Both sides reaffirmed the strong and g

LAOS-VIENTIANE-BOAT RACING FESTIVAL

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:31:55 GMT

(261028) -- VIENTIANE, Oct. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A team competes in the boat racing festival in Vientiane, Laos on Oct. 27, 2026. The annual boat racing festival was held here on Tuesday. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

"Shared commitment remains vital for free, open, peaceful Indo-Pacific": Rajnath Singh after meeting Japan's defence minister

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:03:33 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, on the sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, the Philippines, and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, 'Happy to meet with the Minister of Defense of Japan, Mr. Koizumi

"The problem is not in the EVM machines, nor in the voter lists": BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on NDA victory in Karnataka MLC elections

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:33:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi over their allegations regarding the electoral process, claiming that the results of the Legislative Council elections showed the party had failed to win public support even in elections conducted using ballot papers and ballot boxes.

ADMM-Plus: Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi in Cebu

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:34:18 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Cebu. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on defence cooperation and regional security.

Rajnath Singh welcomed Shinjiro Koizumi and greete

ADMM-Plus: Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Australian counterpart Richard Marles

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:33:56 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart, Richard Marles, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus in Cebu. Both leaders discussed ongoing defence engagements, explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and exchanged views on regional security issues.

Both lea

"Reviewed progress of India-US Defence Framework": Rajnath Singh on meeting with Pete Hegseth in Philippines

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:00:53 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met his US counterpart Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu, Philippines on the side-lines of the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus.

In his post on X, the Defence Minister said, 'Had an excellent meeting with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the side-lines of the 13th AD

Rajnath Singh meets US Secy of War Hegseth on sidelines of ASEAN defence ministers' meeting in Philippines

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:59:51 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on sidelines of the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cebu, Philippines. The Defence Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, Australia from participating nations.

The US War Secretary said during the meeting,

Rajnath Singh to address ADMM-Plus on regional security, hold bilateral meetings with US, Japan, Australia

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:57:10 GMT

Cebu [Philippines], October 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Cebu, Philippines, on Tuesday night to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), where he will address shared regional and international security issues and hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the United States, Japan, Australia and other participating nations.

Upon his arrival at Cebu airport,

SMU launches SMU China in Shenzhen to develop Asia-ready talent and connect the Greater Bay Area with Singapore and Southeast Asia

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:51 GMT

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Shenzhen [China], October 27: Singapore Management University (SMU) launched SMU China in Shenzhen on 22 October in the presence of Guest of Honour Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, Singapore. SMU China is the University's first centre in China; it extends SMU's regional presence beyond Southeast Asia, complem

How C-dramas strike a chord with global audiences

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:37 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Even after watching the Chinese drama series "The Early Spring," Vietnamese marketing analyst Pham Thi Thuy Linh kept listening to its soundtrack every day -- not just for the story, but for the moments that felt deeply familiar, echoing experiences from her own life.

"Although I cannot understand all the lyrics, they still touch my heart," said Linh, 35. Set against the backdrop of u

Visa and Marina Bay Precinct Partners - Marina Bay Sands, UOB and Singapore Tourism Board - Present 'A Moment to Savour', Bringing International Restaurant Collaborations to Singapore

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:01:51 GMT

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Singapore, October 27: Visa and the Marina Bay precinct partners - Marina Bay Sands, UOB and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) - today announced 'A Moment to Savour', a new premium dining programme showcasing Singapore's vibrant culinary scene through an exclusive series of restaurant collaborations. Launching under the Visa Destinations platform, the collaborations will run from November 2026 to March 202

"Explore new avenues to strengthen strategic partnerships": Rajnath Singh leaves for ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Philippines

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:32:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday left New Delhi for Cebu, Philippines, to attend the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held from October 28 to 29, where he will address regional and international security issues.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, 'The ADMM-Plus remains the premier platform for defence and strategic consultations

"Crisis in Strait of Hormuz will not be last of its kind": Singapore Energy Minister Tan warns of energy supply risks

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:58:35 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal

Singapore, October 27 (ANI): Singapore's Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Tan See Leng has warned that the continuing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows, stressing that energy-importing countries must strengthen their resilience against future supply shocks.

During the 'Singapore Energy Lecture' at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 on

Captain Rahul Bali Honoured at 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026 in Bhubaneswar

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:57:20 GMT

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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 26: Filmmaker, Indian Army Veteran and International Film Festival curator Captain Rahul Bali was honoured at the 7th Odisha Tourism Conclave 2026, held on 23 October in Bhubaneswar, in recognition of his work at the intersection of cinema, international cultural diplomacy and destination promotion.

Organised by the Hotel & Restaurant Association of O

Nuvocotto Terracotta Design Award 2026 Celebrates Excellence in Terracotta Architecture and Design at Its Fourth Edition

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:01:12 GMT

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Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], October 26: Nuvocotto, one of India's leading terracotta brand, held the fourth edition of the Terracotta Design Award (TDA) at K Hills, Kozhikode. The event brought together architects, designers, researchers, and creative practitioners from across India and internationally for an evening of panel conversations, finalist presentations, and the announcement of winners across three

India reaffirms commitment to safe, peaceful nuclear technology at UNGA

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:58:01 GMT

New York [US], October 24 (ANI): Reaffirming India's commitment to the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, Member of Parliament and Leader of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, reaffirmed India's commitment to safe, peaceful nuclear technology at UNGA.

Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on the 'Report of the International Atomic Energy

Economic Watch: China's Canton Fair opens a wider door to shared gains

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:35:57 GMT

That first meeting really stuck with him. Yildirim and Chen have kept in touch, and Yildirim has been conn

Vietnam's capital approves plan to expand its administrative boundary

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:06:30 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The 17th People's Council of Vietnam's capital Hanoi approved a plan to adjust the administrative boundary between the city and the northern midland province of Phu Tho at its seventh session on Wednesday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The plan covers the transfer of more than 4,000 hectares of land and 1,057 residents from Phu Tho to the capital, incorporating the areas into Ba Vi

UAE, Vietnam explore opportunities to advance government modernisation

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:52:42 GMT

DUBAI, 28th October, 2026 (WAM) -- A UAE Government delegation visited the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to explore opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in government modernisation, institutional performance, innovation and future readiness.

Organised by the Government Experience Exchange Office, the visit formed part of ongoing efforts by the two countries to strengthen government cooperation and ex

Laos' inflation rate stands at 7.7 pct in October

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:15:53 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Laos recorded an inflation rate of 7.7 percent in October, a slight decrease from 7.8 percent in September, driven by rising prices for electricity, fuel, beef, poultry, fish, and seasonal goods.

According to the latest report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on Monday, the highest price rise in October was recorded in the housing, water, electricity and gas category, which st

Vietnam proposes tax incentives for new tourism models

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:26:57 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed tax incentives for new business models in the tourism sector, local daily VnExpress reported Wednesday.

The proposal is included in a draft resolution on special mechanisms for tourism development, which the ministry presented for consultation from relevant sectors on Oct. 26 before submitting it to the National Assembly fo

Beijing Guoan held by Jeonbuk in AFC Champions League Elite

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:56 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Guoan came from behind to lead Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors but had to settle for a 2-2 home draw against the South Korean side in the third round of the 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite league stage on Tuesday.

Jeonbuk made a flying start, taking the lead in the second minute when Bruno Mota headed home a cross.

Both sides then created chances following defensive errors,

Vietnam's air passenger traffic tops 110 mln in first 10 months

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:58:22 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- More than 110 million passengers traveled through airports in Vietnam in the first 10 months of 2026, up over 10 percent from the same period last year, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday, citing the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Of the total, international passenger traffic reached nearly 43 million, up over 11 percent year on year, while domestic passenger traffic

2 killed in truck-motorbike collision in central Vietnam

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:58:19 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed in a collision between a truck and a motorbike in Vietnam's central province of Gia Lai on Tuesday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The accident occurred at around 5:20 a.m. local time in Po To commune when a truck collided with a motorbike carrying two young men traveling in the opposite direction, according to the report.

Both motorbike riders, includi

China Focus: How C-dramas strike a chord with global audiences

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:59:17 GMT

"Although I cannot understand all the lyrics, they still touch my heart," said Linh, 35. Set against the backdrop of

Cambodia's int'l tourist arrivals plunge 43.7 pct in Jan.-Sept.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:14:29 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- International tourist arrivals to Cambodia plummeted 43.7 percent year-on-year to 2.46 million during the first nine months of 2026, dropping steeply from 4.37 million in the same period last year, according to a Ministry of Tourism report released Tuesday.

The data highlights Vietnam, China, and the United States as the kingdom's primary inbound tourism markets from January to Se

Economic Watch: China's micro-drama boom fuels ASEAN's push for local production

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:39:47 GMT

NANNING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- As Southeast Asia emerges as a fast-growing market for micro-dramas, Chinese producers are increasingly partnering with local players to better cater to regional audiences.

The region accounted for 32 percent of global micro-drama app downloads in the first quarter of 2026, with users spending nearly 40 minutes a day on such apps, according to research firm Sensor Tower.

For L

Vietnam proposes law to facilitate cross-border digital trade

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:49:44 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam has proposed a new law on electronic identification and authentication to provide a legal basis for the mutual recognition of foreign electronic identities and authentication results for cross-border transactions, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

The proposed legislation is intended to protect the origin of domestic goods, address barriers to trade and improve Vietnam's

Vietnam proposes steep hike to maximum administrative fines under draft law

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:25 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang proposed raising the maximum administrative fines to 1.5 billion Vietnamese dong (about 58,500 U.S. dollars) for individuals and 3 billion Vietnamese dong (about 117,000 dollars) for organizations in certain sectors, the Vietnam News Agency reported Monday.

Quang submitted the draft revised law on handling administrative violations

Vietnam urges airlines to restore, expand domestic routes

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:48:17 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued a document urging domestic airlines to restore suspended routes, increase flight frequencies and explore new direct connections between local airports, local media VnEconomy reported Monday.

The authority asked airlines to review their existing and suspended domestic routes, prioritize the resumption of services with passenger d

Chinese-built solar project supports Vietnam's green energy transition

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:15:27 GMT

Vietnam's Chinese-built Phu My Solar Plant comprises over 750,000 solar panels stretching across the uncultivable white sandy lands of Gia Lai Province. Delivering hundreds of millions of kWh of clean power annually, the facility slashes carbon emissions, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and lifts local communities through new jobs and technical training. #PhuMySolarPlant #Vietnam #PowerChina

Soil mapping aims to boost agricultural production in Kenya

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A new Kenyan initiative is helping farmers better understand their soils in a bid to improve crop yields amid intensifying climate shocks.

Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.

For generations, farming in Viet Nams Mekong Delta has depended on a delicate bargain. The river flooded, retreated an