Thailand begins vaccination for children from 12-17
October 04, 2021 | 16:07
Thailand began a vaccination drive targeting children from 12 to 17 with the aim of inoculating 5.4 million students in the country in preparation for the reopening of educational institutions in November.
Malaysia tourism sector sees positive signals
October 04, 2021 | 14:00
The Langkawi Island of Malaysia has earned 15.97 million RM (3.82 million USD) in tourism revenue after just two weeks of reopening.
Malaysia: Foreign tourists to be allowed only in endemic phase
October 01, 2021 | 14:34
A decision on the opening of Malaysia’s borders to foreign tourists will only be determined after the country moves into the COVID-19 endemic phase, according to the national news agency Bernama.
RoK considers joining CPTPP
October 01, 2021 | 14:30
The Trade Ministry of the Republic of Korea (RoK) on September 30 said that it is reviewing joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in line with its goal to play a leading role in trade in the region.
Europe's industrial air pollution costing hundreds of billions: report
September 30, 2021 | 10:21
Air pollution from industries in Europe causes health and environmental damage estimated at up to 430 billion euros ($500 billion) for a single year, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said Wednesday.
US, EU pledge joint action on tech issues, semiconductors, China
September 30, 2021 | 09:55
US and EU officials on Wednesday pledged to join forces to deal with a host of technology and trade issues to secure semiconductor supplies and counter China's dominance.
Implications of China’s application to join the CPTPP
By Dr. Deborah Elms
September 30, 2021 | 09:00
China has submitted a formal letter of application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Now, after years of speculation, it is decision time.
Vietnam welcomes agreement on resuming talks in Syria
September 29, 2021 | 17:38
Vietnam welcomed the agreement just reached on the working methodologies of the Constitutional Committee in Syria and underscored the importance of rebuilding trust and confidence to overcome long‑standing differences between the sides in the country.
CPTPP member states discuss UK’s entry
September 29, 2021 | 17:34
Expert groups of 11 members states of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) convened their first meeting via videoconference on September 28 to discuss the UK’s entry to the pact.
Indonesia invests 645 million USD in tourism revival
September 28, 2021 | 11:05
On September 27, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said that the Indonesian government will allocate 9.2 trillion rupiah (645 million USD) from the state budget in 2022 to support the recovery of the tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Murderer of Vietnamese girl in Japan ordered to pay 70 million JPY in compensation
September 25, 2021 | 20:36
The Tokyo High Court on September 24 issued a ruling that ordered Yasumasa Shibuya, who murdered nine-year-old Vietnamese girl Le Thi Nhat Linh in 2017, to pay a compensation of 70 million JPY (634,000 USD) to the victim’s family.
Vietnam becomes member of IAEA Board of Governors
September 25, 2021 | 20:25
A Vietnamese delegation led by Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, resident representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), attended the 65th Annual Regular Session of the agency’s General Conference, which took place in Vienna, Austria, from September 20-24.
COVID-19 immunity key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery from Delta variant
By ICAEW
September 24, 2021 | 20:35
The COVID-19 Delta variant has limited limited economic recovery for Southeast Asia, but the outlook for 2022 is more positive.
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