Indonesia to lower drug prices
By VNA
August 22, 2024 | 11:54
Indonesian President Joko Widodo wants to lower drug prices in his country to a level comparable to that of its neighbours, the country’s Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has said.
Thailand detects mpox infection in tourist
By VNA
August 22, 2024 | 11:48
Thailand has detected a mpox case in a tourist who is suspiciously the first case of Clade 1b infection in the Southeast Asian country, local authorities said on August 21.
US approves $3.5-bn sale of military helicopters to S. Korea
By AFP
August 20, 2024 | 11:13
The United States on Monday announced its approval of a $3.5-billion sale to South Korea of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including missiles.
Harris bets America is ready for first Black woman president
By AFP
August 20, 2024 | 10:25
Is America ready to elect a Black woman as its president? Vice President Kamala Harris, who will be officially confirmed as the Democratic US presidential nominee in Chicago next week, is betting that it is.
Trump's strategy on climate? Amplify myths about Harris
By AFP
August 20, 2024 | 09:00
An unrelentingly bitter US presidential race, defined by name-calling, attack ads and stunted campaigning, has so far left little space for discussion about climate change, despite the world experiencing unprecedented heat and disasters.
Malaysia: Data centre revenue to surge next year
By VNA
August 19, 2024 | 15:17
Malaysia is expected to rake in 3.6 billion MYR (over 812 million USD) in revenue from the data centre industry next year, up from the 2.09 billion MYR in 2022 as the rapid growth of data centres, particularly in the Klang Valley and Johor state, is creating new jobs and boosting the development of its manufacturing sector.
Thai King endorses new Prime Minister
By VNA
August 19, 2024 | 15:11
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Prime Minister of the country on August 18, two days after her election by the House of Representatives.
Singapore strengthens security in finance sector
By VNA
August 19, 2024 | 15:05
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has cooperated with banks to seek solutions on quantum security in finance sector.
Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024
By AFP
August 16, 2024 | 15:02
An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year, with all provinces affected by the virus, the health minister said on Thursday in a statement.
Mpox vaccine maker ready to produce 10 million doses
By AFP
August 16, 2024 | 14:58
Danish drugmaker Bavarian Nordic said Thursday it was ready to produce up to 10 million doses of its vaccine targeting mpox by 2025 after the World Health Organization declared a surge in the virus in Africa a global public health emergency.
WHO warns more mpox to come in Europe after case in Sweden
By AFP
August 16, 2024 | 14:41
The WHO on Thursday warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa in an outbreak that has killed hundreds in the DR Congo.
ASEAN-China upgrade to aid trade
By Nguyen Dat
August 16, 2024 | 12:08
A new version of the ASEAN-China free trade deal, and positive impacts via the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, will help ameliorate Vietnam-China trade and investment ties.
Thailand - bright spot in global gold market
By VNA
August 14, 2024 | 16:38
Demand for gold in Thailand is on the rise despite the global trends of record high prices, according to the latest report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) on August 13.
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