Thailand, RoK hold 5th round of economic partnership negotiations
By VNA
April 22, 2025 | 11:48
The latest round of talks for the EPA is set to run for four days in Bangkok. The two sides plan to focus on making progress in 13 sectors that cover goods, services and investment, as well as sustainable development.
Indonesia discovers new gas fields, eases reliance on imported energy
By VNA
April 22, 2025 | 11:39
Djoko Siswanto, head of SKK Migas, revealed that the two fields are located offshore in the Northwest of Java and are expected to commence operations by the end of this year. With a daily production capacity of 200 tonnes at the Jambi Merang field and 180 tonnes at the ONWJ field, these are set to enhance Indonesia's energy security and reduce its reliance on imported energy sources.
World leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis, dead at 88
By AFP
April 22, 2025 | 11:01
World leaders remembered Pope Francis as "a beacon of compassion" after the death on Monday of the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Japan bus driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension
By AFP
April 21, 2025 | 17:00
A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 from passengers' fares.
Lion kills 14-year-old girl in Kenya
By AFP
April 21, 2025 | 15:27
A lion has killed a 14-year-old girl outside the capital Nairobi, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said on Sunday.
ASEAN+3 economies positioned for resilience amid unprecedented trade shocks
By Thanh Van
April 15, 2025 | 16:32
The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office released a report on April 15 highlighting the region’s resilience policy capacity to withstand global trade shocks.
Top Chinese leader begins state visit to Vietnam
By VNA
April 14, 2025 | 14:12
This is Xi's fourth state visit to Vietnam as China's top leader, and the second within his current term. It demonstrates the high regard that the Chinese Party and State, as well as the leader personally, place on strengthening the friendly neighbourliness and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and China.
Top leader of China to pay state visit to Vietnam
By VNA
April 11, 2025 | 12:28
The visit will be made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and State President Luong Cuong.
Chinese online retailers face 90 per cent tax on goods sent to US
By Nguyen Huong
April 09, 2025 | 15:24
The US will impose a 90 per cent import tax on items valued up to $800 sent from China and Hong Kong amid rising tensions between the two economic giants.
Earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh province
By VNA
April 08, 2025 | 16:21
There have been no reports of casualties or damage caused by the earthquake, nor has there been a tsunami warning.
Death toll in Myanmar’s March 28 earthquake exceeds 3,350
By VNA
April 08, 2025 | 16:15
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck Myanmar on March 28, also caused significant damage to the country’s critical infrastructure, including underground oil pipelines and the electricity system.
Bangkok declares end of disaster situation
By VNA
April 08, 2025 | 14:00
All areas in the city are no longer disaster zones, except for the area around the construction site of the new State Audit Office (SAO) building on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Chatuchak district, the statement said.
ASEAN hit hard by Trump's tariffs
By Thanh Van
April 05, 2025 | 09:00
On April 2, US President Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on about 180 countries, including those in ASEAN.
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