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Public Security Minister To Lam said information regarding places of birth would be added to Vietnam’s new passports to make it convenient for citizens. In a report sent to National Assembly delegates, Lam said regarding the fact that certain European countries have refused to grant visa for holders of Vietnam’s …

The United States will not dictate Africa’s choices, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, despite having sought support from the continent’s 54 countries in efforts to isolate Russia over its attacks in Ukraine . Blinken was presenting a new strategy document for sub-Saharan Africa at the University …

A man has been banned from flying for nine months starting August 10 for refusing to pay the fine for smoking on a non-smoking flight. Duong Van Thanh, 23, flew on the VJ134 flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on June 29. Despite being warned by a flight …

Two Vietnamese men accused of raping a British girl in Spain have returned home, but investigation is set to continue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a Monday statement the men got their passports back as their lawyers will represent them throughout the case. The ministry also confirmed that …

Hong Kong will shorten the Covid-19 hotel quarantine period for all arrivals to three days from seven, taking another step to gradually unwind stringent pandemic rules that have isolated the Asian financial hub. The measures will be effective from Friday, the city’s leader, John Lee, told a news conference on …

China’s military announced fresh military drills on Monday in the seas and airspace around Taiwan a day after the scheduled end of its largest ever exercises to protest against last week’s visit to Taipei by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China’s Eastern Theatre Command said it would conduct joint drills …

The FBI has transferred 10 antique items stolen by an American man to the Vietnamese Embassy in U.S. The items, a vase and a set of tools comprising a stone ax and eight bronze pieces, was handed over to the embassy last Friday, according to an online announcement Sunday. According …

U.S. carmaker Tesla has signed contracts worth about $5 billion to buy materials for their batteries from nickel processing companies in Indonesia, a senior cabinet minister told CNBC Indonesia. Southeast Asia’s biggest economy has been trying to get Tesla to set up a production facility in the country, which has …

An expressway connecting Van Don Economic Zone and Mong Cai Town bordering China will enter service on September 2. Van Don – Mong Cai Expressway, which will link with the 300-kilometer Hanoi – Ha Long Expressway to become the longest express route in the country, will start operation on the …

The Spanish Embassy in Hanoi on Monday said it would accept Vietnam’s new passport following consultation with Spanish authorities. Vietnam’s new passport has already included necessary information in accordance with international regulations, the embassy said. However, it said those who wish to apply for visa need to bring both their …