Thailand sets goal to reopen for international tourists in 120 days
June 18, 2021 | 11:05
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced in a nationally televised programme on June 16 that the country will reopen its borders to international tourists within 120 days after a year of restriction to curb the spread of COVID-19.
US Fed downplays inflation fears, officials see rate hikes in 2023
June 17, 2021 | 19:27
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday once again tried to assuage fears of rising US inflation, even while a majority of central bank officials now believe interest rates will increase in 2023.
US and Russia inch forward in Geneva talks
By Quang Hai
June 17, 2021 | 15:16
US and Russia talks ended "constructive" and "positive", but separate news conferences made clear that the two sides remain at odds over several issues.
Vietnam calls on Mali to increase national conciliation, implement transition roadmap
June 15, 2021 | 12:31
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on June 14 held a meeting to discuss the situation in Mali with the participation of UN Special Representative El-Ghassim Wane and Fatima Maiga, President of the Coalition des Femmes Leaders Nord, Sud et Centre du Mali (NSC), a socio-political organisation of Mali.
Laos, Malaysia step up COVID-19 vaccination efforts
June 14, 2021 | 11:14
Laos and Malaysia are working on their COVID-19 vaccination efforts in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic.
Indonesia needs 247 billion USD to achieve climate change goals
June 14, 2021 | 11:12
Indonesia needs funding of 247 billion USD or approximately 3.461 trillion rupiah to meet its climate-change commitments under the Paris Agreement for the 2018-2030 period, according to the country’s Second Biennial Update Report 2018.
Vietnam requests Taiwan to stop illegal drills on Truong Sa’s Ba Binh island
June 11, 2021 | 19:25
Vietnam resolutely opposes to and requests Taiwan (China) to stop live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh island of Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and not to repeat the action in the future, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam capable of achieving twin targets: ADB Country Director
June 11, 2021 | 19:22
Vietnam has sufficient conditions to achieve the twin targets of curbing the COVID-19 pandemic and securing economic growth in 2021, according to Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Andrew Jeffries.
Initiative for ASEAN Integration contributes to narrowing development gap
June 10, 2021 | 19:57
Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang on June 8 stressed the significance of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) in narrowing development gap between ASEAN countries and building the ASEAN Community, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
At least 30 killed in Pakistan train crash
June 07, 2021 | 13:04
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured Monday when a packed Pakistani inter-city train ploughed into another express that had derailed earlier, officials said.
Indonesia pledges to reduce 1.02 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030
June 07, 2021 | 10:51
The Indonesian government has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent, equivalent to over 1.02 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030.
Global vaccine access criticised as pandemic balance shifts
By Quang Bao
June 03, 2021 | 21:53
A reversal of fortunes is being felt across parts of Southeast Asia, as other markets that have suffered vast numbers of COVID-19 deaths...
Remarks by PM Pham Minh Chinh at 2021 P4G Seoul Summit
June 01, 2021 | 11:01
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and addressed the 2021 P4G Seoul Summit on May 31 evening. The following is the full text of his remarks.
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