Thailand sees tougher Covid-19 curbs bite, including Bangkok curfew
July 12, 2021 | 12:36
Over ten million people were placed under fresh Covid-19 restrictions and a curfew in the Thai capital Monday, as the kingdom battles a surge of cases worsened by the highly infectious Alpha and Delta variants.
90-year-old infected with 'two virus variants at once'
July 11, 2021 | 11:22
A 90-year-old woman who died after falling ill with Covid-19 was infected with both the Alpha and Beta variants of the coronavirus at the same time, researchers in Belgium said Sunday, adding that the rare phenomenon may be underestimated.
Vietnam elected as vice chair of UNCTAD intergovernmental expert group’s meeting
July 10, 2021 | 11:29
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thi Tuyet Mai has been elected as vice chairperson and rapporteur of a meeting of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva.
ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee holds 9th meeting
July 10, 2021 | 10:58
The ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee virtually convened its 9th meeting on July 9, during which the sides reiterated their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.
Several questions raised by first expansion of CPTPP
By Dr. Deborah Elms, Executive Director, Asian Trade Centre, Singapore
July 10, 2021 | 08:00
The launch of the accession process for the UK into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is an important milestone. It marks the first time that the agreement has been expanded since it entered into force in late 2018.
Bilateral trade with China on the increase
By Van Nguyen
July 08, 2021 | 09:00
As economic ties between Vietnam and China grow quickly, it is being deemed crucial to promote bilateral trade in a more balanced way.
G20 handed roadmap for tackling climate-linked financial risks
July 07, 2021 | 22:57
A leading international finance body on Wednesday urged G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs to better respond to growing climate-related financial risks, warning of their "far-reaching" impacts.
OPEC+ fails to resolve wrangling over production quotas
July 03, 2021 | 11:02
The members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil producing countries failed to reach agreement on production quotas from August at a meeting on Friday, with the group saying talks had been adjourned until next week.
Facebook tests alerting users to extremist posts
July 03, 2021 | 10:50
A Facebook test of pop-up boxes asking people whether they think friends are becoming extremists raised concerns Friday among US conservatives who felt their voices might be stifled.
ASEAN firms hint at trade optimism
By Thanh Dat
July 03, 2021 | 10:00
In the five and a half years since the ASEAN Economic Community was founded, enterprises in the region have capitalised on the bloc’s trade facilitation so as to expand investment and exports to Vietnam, while the country has also followed suit other regional markets.
Coronavirus toll at 1000 GMT Sunday
June 28, 2021 | 10:39
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 3,919,801 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1000 GMT on Sunday.
Japan becomes third country to ratify RCEP agreement
June 26, 2021 | 20:12
Japan ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement on June 25, the country’s Foreign Ministry said.
Top Lao leader’s VN visit reaffirms stance in promoting bilateral relations
June 26, 2021 | 20:05
The upcoming visit to Vietnam by Lao Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith is of great significance, reaffirming the stance of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party..
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