EU to guard against economic competition from China EU China investment put on ice
On Wednesday, EU decided to take a move and guard economic competition from China, and the EU's long-time-coming investment deal with China is facing major hurdles, after EU imposed sanctions against China for human rights abuse.
Covid 19 in India High tech hunt for scarce COVID 19 vaccines
Tech experts in Indian have designed websites for people to get Covid-19 shots online, which concerns the fairness among society and jeopardises chances of an equitable vaccine rollout.
Teaching Vietnamese in Korea: Means of tightening bilateral ties
With Vietnam-Republic of Korea relations having been tightened over recent years, demand for studying Korean in Vietnam and vice-versa has increased accordingly.
World News in Brief: May 5
Thailand's cabinet on Wednesday approved additional economic relief measures worth THAB93 billion (US$2.9 billion) to help people affected by COVID-19, a spokeswoman said.
Bill and Melinda Gates divorce 146 billion at stake
Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, decided to divorce after 27 years together, raising concerns around the future of one of the biggest and most influential charity organizations in the world.
Vietnam backs reconciliation, economic development efforts in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, voiced Vietnam’s support for reconciliation and economic development efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vietnam, Australia cooperate in UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Australia has supported Vietnam’s third rotation for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), airlifting Vietnamese defence members and equipment back to the home country, a move to consolidate the two countries’ bilateral ties.
World breaking news today May 5 Trump launches new communications platform
World breaking news today (May 5): Trump launches new communications platform. Meanwhile, Singapore extends stay-home notice to 21 days for travellers, Chinese navy to help Indonesia salvage sunken submarine and gold price also make headlines today.
G7 aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China Russia
The Group of Seven western democracies aims to court new allies to counter challenges from China and Russia without holding Beijing down and while pursuing more stable ties with the Kremlin.
EU condemn Russia over travel bans on Brussels officials
The European Union has summoned Russia, condemning Moscow over the decision of barring eight officials from entering the country in retaliation for sanctions.
World News in Brief: May 4
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday said enhanced regional and global cooperation was the key to success in the common pursuit of resilient recovery in wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
UK and India to start full trade deal talks in the autumn - UK
Britain and India will start negotiations for a full free trade deal in the autumn, British trade minister Liz Truss said on Tuesday.
