Day: September 1, 2023

Vallet scholarships granted to 220 students in Thua Thien – Hue

The scientific and educational organisation “Meeting Vietnam” presented 220 Vallet scholarships worth over 4 billion VND (166,078 USD) in total to outstanding students at high schools and universities in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue at a …

Indonesia takes measures to reduce rice price

The Indonesian government has prepared a number of measures to deal with rising rice prices, which raises public concern in the Southeast Asian country.Addressing the 2023 National Inflation Control Coordination Meeting in Jakarta on August 31, Coord…

Philippines sets ceiling on rice prices

The Philippines has imposed ceilings on rice prices across the country amid an “alarming” increase in retail costs of the staple grain and reports of hoarding by traders.This is a measure to stabilise the price of the main commodity of the country whe…

Indonesia expects 3% inflation in late 2023

Indonesia’s inflation is among the lowest worldwide, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation falling more quickly and returning closely to its target of 3%, said a local official.Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo was quoted by local med…

Foreign Minister hosts Japanese CDP leader

Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a reception for President of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) Izumi Kenta in Hanoi on August 31 on the occasion of Izumi’s visit to Vietnam from August 29-31. FM Son told his guest that the Vietnam-…