Vietnam Reaffirms Support for Palestinian People at UN

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent support for the Palestinian people's legitimate struggle and the Vietnamese legislature always backs efforts to expand cooperation with Palestine across various fields. Stressing that these crises are inflicting immense suffering on civilians, disrupting global trade and energy supplies, and eroding trust in multilateral mechanisms, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu stressed that there can be no military solution to the challenges facing the Middle East. Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hoang Nguyen, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of supporting the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, Palestine’s UN full membership, and the two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions. Thai exports to the US grew over the first nine months of the fiscal year (starting October 1, 2025), up by nearly 34% year-on-year for a value of 2.13 trillion THB (63.32 billion USD). Thailand expects the 2026 Global Wellness Summit, scheduled for November 10-13 in Phuket, to generate at least 300 million THB (8.91 million USD) in economic value, reinforcing Thailand's role in the global wellness industry. Prepared by the Big Data Institute (BDI) under the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the plan is intended to guide the use of large-scale data in driving Thailand’s economy and society over the 2025–2027 period. According to the Thai government, the country's street food market is now valued at more than 261 billion THB (7.7 billion USD) and continues to grow rapidly. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Chaleun Yiapaoher, Honorary Advisory Chairman of the Lao Khaen Association, described this arts form as one of the most distinctive cultural symbols of the Southeast Asian nation, with a history spanning more than 3,000 years. Preliminary estimates showed the Malaysian economy expanded by 5.8% in the second quarter of 2026, lifting growth for the first six months of the year to 5.6%, up from 4.5% in the same period of 2025. The rapid growth of vertical dramas is creating opportunities across Thailand’s creative economy, including literature, scriptwriting, video production, music, fashion and beauty, voice acting, translation, digital marketing and intellectual property (IP) management. Indonesian authorities have arrested former Deputy Attorney General for Corruption Crimes Febrie Adriansyah after seizing about 19 million USD in cash and 74 kilogrammes of gold bars during raids on his residence and several other properties. Strengthened cooperation with Chinese partners is expected to help Thai businesses access the market more effectively while promoting bilateral cooperation in the gemstone and jewellery sector. BOI Secretary-General Nrit Therdsteerasukdi said Thailand's investment policy will shift from prioritising the quantity of data centre projects to emphasising quality, supporting the country's ambition to become a competitive and sustainable digital economy hub in the region. As these crimes become increasingly sophisticated, Southeast Asian countries are stepping up immigration controls, intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation to disrupt transnational criminal networks, protect the public and curb illegal online activities. The US has set a 10% tariff on Malaysian goods under the Section 301 measure related to forced labour. The rate is unchanged from the previous temporary tariff. The Thai Government considers the fisheries sector a key pillar of national food security and an important contributor to the economy. Exports of processed aquatic products, including canned seafood, fresh shrimp and frozen shrimp, generate more than 200 billion THB (5.9 billion USD) in annual revenue. Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on July 24 that the exemption applies to nations with existing bilateral trade agreements with Jakarta, offering flexibility to preserve key diplomatic and economic partnerships. Malaysia has long held an important place in the history of Formula 1 and the return of the Championship to Sepang is testament to our close relationship with the Motorsports Association of Malaysia, the continued commitment of the Malaysian Government, and the strength of international cooperation within our sport. Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, head of the ministry's Information Bureau, said the M-346 F Block 20 was selected because it meets the Air Force's advanced pilot training requirements while supporting the operational doctrine of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). MAS said Singapore's economy is expected to post strong growth in the second half of this year, while external price pressures are likely to continue affecting consumers. Core inflation, which excludes private transport and accommodation, is projected to step up from July and remain elevated until early next year. Operating at sea depths of up to 2,000m, the 300m-long vessel marks Indonesia's first ultra-deepwater production facility. First gas output is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028. Outlining Thailand’s national strategy, Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob noted that the country’s AI framework rests on three main pillars: infrastructure, trust, and human resources. Indonesia has recovered a collection of cultural artefacts from Papua that was illegally taken to the US, marking what Jakarta described as a significant step in restoring national ownership of its cultural heritage. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.