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Switzerland tightens bank capital, demanding UBS to increase more than 20 billion USD

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Swiss bank UBS has expressed opposition to the Swiss government's proposal related to increasing capital requirements.

World 24h: Risk of earthquakes of over 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days

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Latest world news 23. 4: Gold prices lose momentum as market reverses; Risk of earthquakes of more than 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days...

Vietnam is providing Iran with technical information for cargo ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Ministry of Construction and related businesses to provide Iran with technical information on Vietnamese cargo ships to pass through Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz: Mine clearance could take up to half a year

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The risk of mines causing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, to be paralyzed for a long time, raises great concerns about security and energy.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the restoration of President Ho Chi Minh statue in Mexico

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico is closely coordinating with the Mexican city government to restore the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.

France releases oil tanker suspected of belonging to the shadow fleet after fined millions of USD

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France announced the release of a oil tanker suspected to belong to the Russian shadow fleet after the ship owner agreed to pay a fine of up to millions of euros.

Peruvian President ousted for scandal with Chinese businessman

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The Peruvian Congress has just voted to impeach President José Jerí, ending his short term after only 4 months due to opaque meetings.

Russia declares naval intervention if oil tankers are intercepted

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Russia declared its readiness to deploy navy to break all blockades of oil tankers, and warned that it would take retaliatory measures aimed at European ships.

US completes mineral floor price system to cope with China

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The US has just completed the mineral floor price system to protect Western companies from competitive pressure from China.

Lunar New Year in China and unexpected trends

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Chinese social networks have seen many strange trends in the atmosphere of the 2026 Lunar New Year, both humorous and reflecting the social mood of the festive season.

Russia requests legal documents to stop NATO's expansion to the east

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Russia declares it will resolutely request NATO to document its commitment not to expand eastward instead of verbal promises.

US paints new color for Air Force One special plane

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The design of the US President's presidential plane includes four new colors, replacing traditional color schemes.

Negotiations on Ukraine close after 6 hours: Low breakthrough expectation

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The 3-party talks on a solution for Ukraine between Russia, the US and Ukraine ended in Geneva, Switzerland after 6 hours.

Ukrainian President believes Trump is exerting excessive pressure

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Ukrainian President speaks out saying that Mr. Trump is putting excessive pressure in peace talks.

Tet and dishes symbolizing luck and prosperity

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Tet is the season of cakes, jams, and snacks carrying layers of meaning symbolizing luck, prosperity, and a good start.

YouTube crashes, tens of thousands of users cannot access it

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YouTube encountered an incident that prevented tens of thousands of users in the US, Singapore, Australia and India from accessing it.

Oil flow through Druzhba paralyzed, Slovakia urgently seeks a way out

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Oil supply disrupted due to the Druzhba line stopping operation, Slovakia is facing a risk of oil shortage.

Russia continuously attacks energy sources of the Ukrainian army

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Russian forces have launched many large-scale attacks with long-range precision weapons and UAVs targeting the Ukrainian side.

Large explosion at Russian military police facility near St Petersburg

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The large explosion shook the Russian military police facility near St Petersburg, causing many floors of the building to collapse.

Colorful Tet customs in Malaysia

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The Tet custom in Malaysia reflects family values, prosperity and the spirit of multicultural solidarity in a multi-ethnic nation.