World Bank approves $90 mn in pandemic aid for Iran
January 10, 2022 | 11:59
The World Bank has approved $90 million in additional financing for Iran, to help fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesperson said Friday.
Europe nuclear plants 'need 500 bn euro investment by 2050': EU commissioner
January 10, 2022 | 11:41
The European Union will need to invest 500 billion euros ($568 billion) in new generation nuclear power stations from now until 2050, the bloc's internal market commissioner said in an interview published at the weekend.
Vietnam attends virtual SOM to prepare for upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat
January 06, 2022 | 09:58
A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung attended a senior official meeting (SOM) of ASEAN via videoconference on January 5 to review preparations for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMMR) slated for January 18-19 in Siem Riep, Cambodia.
Thai government to postpone Test & Go until end of January
January 06, 2022 | 09:54
Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health will recommend that the reopening of the Test & Go quarantine-free travel scheme be postponed until the end of January amid reports of 229 new Omicron COVID-19 cases.
Indonesia shortens COVID-19 quarantine time
January 04, 2022 | 11:30
The Indonesian government on January 3 decided to shorten the quarantine period for arrivals, including those who were from Omicron-hit countries.
Citizens from 14 more countries permitted to enter Laos under new travel scheme
January 03, 2022 | 22:37
The Consular Affairs Department of the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added citizens from 14 more countries to the list of nationalities eligible to travel to Laos under the Green Travel Zone Plan.
ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021
December 28, 2021 | 11:16
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
ASEAN Honour Day held at World Expo 2020 Dubai
December 28, 2021 | 08:00
The ASEAN Honour Day was held on December 13 with a series of activities, including the opening ceremony and movie video showcasing the region’s diversity, within the framework of the World Expo 2020 Dubai.
Malaysia’s approved investments rise by 51 percent despite COVID-19 pandemic
December 24, 2021 | 11:57
Investment in Malaysia has increased remarkably in spite of the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vietnam urges promoting Middle East peace process
December 23, 2021 | 10:22
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has called on parties concerned to promote the peace process in the Middle East when addressing a meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) regarding the situation in the Middle East on December 21.
Philippine President declares state of calamity in typhoon-ravaged areas
December 23, 2021 | 07:00
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a state of calamity in several regions to speed up relief efforts for victims of typhoon Rai that ravaged central and southern Philippines last week.
ADB revises down Malaysia’s economic growth forecast in 2021
December 22, 2021 | 10:29
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 3.8 percent from 4.7 percent for 2021 and 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent next year.
ASEAN training course connects women-led SMEs
December 22, 2021 | 10:26
An ASEAN training course on improving export capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by women took place on December 21.
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