ASEAN, Czech Republic look to standardise customs procedures
July 17, 2021 | 21:23
The Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Committee in coordination with the Customs Administration of the Czech Republic has held a webinar to introduce the electronic customs of the European country.
Vietnamese leaders offer sympathy to Germany over severe floods
July 17, 2021 | 21:16
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 17 sent a message of sympathy to President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier over severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in the states of Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland that claimed dozens of lives and left thousands missing
UNSC: Vietnam supports comprehensive political solution in Libya
July 16, 2021 | 21:26
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has welcomed recent positive developments in politics and security in Libya, and affirmed Vietnam’s support to a comprehensive political solution led and owned by Libyan people.
Singapore opens one of world’s largest floating solar power farms
July 16, 2021 | 10:00
A floating solar power farm covering an area of 45ha was unveiled in Singapore on July 14, becoming one of the biggest of its kind in the world.
Australia donates nearly $30 million and 1.5 million vaccines to Vietnam
By Luu Huong
July 14, 2021 | 15:43
The Australia-Vietnam Enhanced Economic Engagement Strategy will create more favourable conditions for bilateral trade and investment relations.
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.
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