World Bank slashes China growth forecast over Covid damage
June 08, 2022 | 15:11
The World Bank has sharply slashed its annual growth forecast for China, warning in a report Wednesday that Covid disruptions could further slow recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
At least 17 killed in train derailment in central Iran
June 08, 2022 | 15:03
At least 17 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a train derailed near the central Iranian city of Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported.
Vietnam becomes Vice President of UN General Assembly
June 08, 2022 | 09:57
Vietnam has been elected as one of the Vice Presidents of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s 77th session, representing the Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesia to halt renewable energy exports
June 08, 2022 | 09:20
The Indonesian government is set to temporarily suspend the export of new and renewable energy in order to prioritise domestic demands as the national clean energy mix for electricity is still at 11.7 percent, local media reported.
Vietnamese culture, foods popularised at ASEAN Sports and Family Day in South Africa
June 07, 2022 | 11:48
Members of the Vietnamese Embassy and representative agencies in South Africa recently attended the ASEAN Sports and Family Day hosted by the ASEAN Committee in Pretoria (APC).
Vietnam jumps up COVID-19 recovery index: Nikkei Asia
June 06, 2022 | 10:27
Vietnam and the Philippines showed their best performances in the COVID-19 Recovery Index for May announced by Nikkei Asia on June 3 as both managed to ease restrictions while keeping infections low.
Diplomat proposes ways to beef up India – ASEAN relations
June 06, 2022 | 10:22
Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau has attended workshops themed “Act East through North East” and “Natural Allies in Development and Interdependence” held recently by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Assam State.
Vietnam a flagship of ASEAN: Russian media
June 04, 2022 | 22:14
Russia’s e-newspaper Infox.ru has run an article written by Grigory Trofimchuk - a Russian expert on foreign policy, defence and security, highlighting Vietnam's leadership role in the region.
Indonesia adds 12 more countries to visa-on-arrival list
June 03, 2022 | 12:09
The Indonesian government has expanded the list of countries whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) to 72.
Thailand enhances connectivity with Laos
June 02, 2022 | 16:48
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is speeding up the development of several railway stations to pave the way for logistics and investment projects involving Laos, local media reported.
Indonesia, RoK strengthen cooperation to improve aquatic products
June 01, 2022 | 22:58
Indonesia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have pledged to strengthen their cooperation in the marine and fishery sector, particularly for ensuring the quality of products.
Indonesia works to resume palm oil exports
May 31, 2022 | 11:59
Indonesia has received its first requests for palm oil export permits, some of which could be granted on May 30, Veri Anggriono, a senior official of the Indonesian Ministry of Trade said.
Japan agrees to hold summit with ASEAN next year
May 31, 2022 | 11:54
A special ASEAN-Japan summit would be held in 2023 to discuss in-depth regional and international issues, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has said.
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