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Expansive GMS cooperation mooted

By Nguyen Thanh September 16, 2021 | 12:26

Vietnam is playing a crucial role in shaping economic corridors within the Greater Mekong Subregion, which will not only help itself but also other regional nations to woo investment and facilitate trade with the outside world.

Vaccinated Sydney residents picnic as lockdown rules relaxed

September 13, 2021 | 16:35

Virus lockdown rules were relaxed for fully vaccinated people in Sydney on Monday, with small groups allowed to meet for picnics for the first time in months.

UK cancels Covid vaccine contract with Franco-Austrian firm

September 13, 2021 | 16:30

French-Austrian biotech laboratory Valneva said Monday the British government has terminated a supply deal for its candidate vaccine against Covid-19.

China-ASEAN Trade Index released for first time

September 13, 2021 | 10:55

The China-ASEAN Trade Index was released for the first time during the ongoing 18th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit held in Nanning - the capital city of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

US honors 9/11 dead on 20th anniversary of attacks

September 11, 2021 | 10:17

America marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11 Saturday with solemn ceremonies given added poignancy by the recent chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and return to power of the Taliban.

UN chief calls for action on Covid-19, climate

September 11, 2021 | 09:00

The United Nations chief warned Friday that the world is "moving in the wrong direction" and exhorted nations to take urgent action to fight the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change.

Indonesia ratifies ASEAN Agreement on Electronic Commerce Bill

September 09, 2021 | 22:31

The Indonesian Government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to ratify the ASEAN Agreement on Electronic Commerce (AAEC) Bill.

Singapore welcomes first flight under quarantine-free scheme

September 09, 2021 | 22:07

The first flight carrying 100 passengers from Germany travelling under a quarantine-free scheme landed at Changi Airport in Singapore on September 8.

First working day of 15th ASOSAI Assembly

September 07, 2021 | 22:02

The 15th Assembly of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI), which is held in the form of videoconference, adopted several reports during the first and second plenary session on the first working day on September 7.

Malaysian experts advise close monitoring of new COVID-19 variant

September 07, 2021 | 21:56

Malaysian experts have recommended health officials keep a close eye on the new COVID-19 variant, dubbed "Mu", as it has the potential to be more transmissible, more virulent and possibly able to evade vaccines, reported the New Straits Times.

Hong Kong plans accession to RCEP

By Thanh Van September 07, 2021 | 16:10

Hong Kong is planning to join the RCEP with a view to strengthening the city as a gateway for trade, investment, and business between China and RCEP economies.