On February 19, Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of the Trump-initiated Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington, D.C., drawing representatives from its 26 full members.
Category: Vietnam
Vietnam approves starlink for satellite internet pilot
On February 15, Vietnam granted Starlink a licence to provide low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite telecommunications services, enabling commercial deployment under a five-year pilot scheme running until 2031.
Ho Chi Minh City implements round-the-clock waste collection during Tết holiday
Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has implemented round-the-clock sanitation measures to prevent waste build-up during the Tết holiday on Lunar New Year, allowing garbage trucks to operate during peak hours.
Vietnam hails economic gains at National Party Congress
Vietnam has 2025 as ASEAN’s strongest economic performer, with GDP growth reaching 8.02% that year and the national economy expanding to around US$514 billion.
Vietnam begins 14th National Congress in Hanoi
Vietnam opened its 14th National Congress of the Communist Party on January 19 in Hanoi, with 1,586 delegates representing over 5.6 million members gathering to discuss key documents and elect new leadership for the next five years.
Vietnam bans Chinese drama for displaying nine-dash line map
On January 4, Vietnam officially banned the Chinese Shine On Me drama series after a scene in episode 25 was found displaying a ‘nine-dash line’ map.
Vietnam aims grassroots cultural and sports development in 2026
Myanmar’s first phase election has drawn criticism from international bodies, most notably the UN and ASEAN, over allegations of detention, of using coercion and intimidation ahead of the election, while violence was reported in several areas.
Not Just Nature: Political Failures in Southeast Asia’s 2025 Flood Disasters
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