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Vietnam Airlines launched its direct UK route in 2011, initially operating from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) before transitioning to Heathrow in 2015, improving connectivity to one of the UK’s major international hubs./.

Vietnam needs a comprehensive plan, a long-term vision, and the active involvement of various sectors and economic stakeholders to create breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, according to Ha Son Tung, senior specialist and deputy head of the Advanced Optical Technologies Department under Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

Nguyen Dinh Tung, CEO of Vina T&T Import Export Service Trading Co. Ltd., stressed that tougher technical barriers in global markets are creating a level playing field, compelling exporters to prioritise quality and compliance.

The seminar, titled “Vietnam - India Collaboration in Cross-border E-commerce,” looked into both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam-India e-commerce cooperation.

The agreement is expected to generate over 20 million GBP (26 million USD) in revenue for the UK seafood sector over the next five years.

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive for stricter measles control, as cases continue to rise nationwide, surpassing 2024 figures in the first quarter of 2025.

The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate for the US dollar at 24,851 VND/USD on April 2, up 16 VND from the previous day.

Belgian King Philippe's meetings with top leaders of Vietnam, the 16th session of the Vietnam-Belarus Intergovernmental Committee on Economic, Trade, and Scientific-Technical Cooperation, and Singapore's approval of the import of selected poultry meat and egg products from Vietnam are among news highlights on April 1 evening.