NEA identifies 7 firms responsible for haze fires, notices issued urging action: Grace Fu

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With its rich heritage of wood carving and lacquer craftsmanship, Sơn Đồng Commune has strong potential to become a distinctive cultural destination in Hà Nội, particularly following its inclusion in the global network of "Creative Craft Cities" recently.

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Golden wild sunflowers to set the scene for Gia Lai gong festival

The event is expected to bring together 1,487 artisans, including 1,207 from the province’s Bahnar, Jrai, H’rê, Chăm Hroi and Ê Đê ethnic communities and 280 from the 10 participating localities.

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Việt Nam Culture Day, Shrimp Festival to be scheduled for November in Cà Mau

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Cà Mau has announced a series of events to celebrate Việt Nam Culture Day on November 24 and the second Shrimp Festival in November.

Oct 26, 2026

Sultan Sharafuddin refutes 'absolute monarch' criticism

Ruler says giving views does not constitute interference with the executive.

Oct 26, 2026

PN to take disciplinary action against Bersatu

Decision reached at emergency PN supreme council meeting last night, Takiyuddin says.

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Singapore’s toxic haze probe expands to 10 palm oil, forestry firms

Singapore has expanded its investigation into haze-creating fires in Indonesia that have blanketed the city state in smog, requesting information from 10 locally registered companies. The National Environment Agency (NEA) sent notices seeking documents and details of land concessions in Indonesia owned by the firms, their firefighting and blaze prevention measures, and their relationship to other relevant companies, according to a Friday statement. All 10 Singapore-registered companies were...

Oct 25, 2026

Hà Nội pledges to become country's leading tourism centre

The capital city vows to welcome and serve about 47-50.5 million tourists with an average growth rate of 7.0-8.5 per cent per year during the 2026-30 period, including 13-15 million foreign visitors and 34-35.5 million domestic tourists by 2030.

Oct 25, 2026

Philippines plan ‘appropriate legal action’ against Thomas Markle

Philippine police are investigating a laptop found alongside images of child abuse at the former home of Meghan Markle’s estranged father, with “full results” expected in a week, the country’s interior minister told reporters. Thomas Markle, whose daughter is married to Britain’s Prince Harry, had been living in Cebu in the Philippines until reportedly returning to the US earlier this year. Philippine interior minister Jonvic Remulla said the country planned to take “appropriate legal actions”...

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NEA identifies 7 firms responsible for haze fires, notices issued urging action: Grace Fu

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