WHO recommends Eli Lilly, GSK-Vir's drugs, widening COVID-19 treatment pool
A World Health Organization (WHO) panel recommended use of two drugs by Eli Lilly, and GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology for COVID-19 patients, adding treatment options as the fast-spreading Omicron variant renders many ineffective.
Japan, Thailand launch new energy initiative to promote decarbonisation
NDO/VNA - Japan and Thailand on January 13 agreed to launch a new energy policy dialogue and implement joint projects to promote decarbonisation, as the two countries aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
UN Special Envoy pledges to coordinate with ASEAN Chair to seek solution to Myanmar issue
NDO/VNA – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen held an online talks with Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Myanmar Noeleen Hayzer on January 13, reported the Cambodian news agency AKP.
Mekong River's water flows at record low for third year in a row
NDO/VNA – The Secretariat of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) has called on the six countries along the Mekong to urgently solve the problems of low flows in the region, abnormal changes in water levels, and drought in the context of record low flows in the lower Mekong River basin for the third
RoK to deploy Pfizer COVID-19 pills as Omicron wave looms
The Republic of Korea will begin treating coronavirus patients with Pfizer's antiviral pills on Friday, health officials said, as concern mounts over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Indonesia relaxes export ban to allow 37 coal vessels to depart
Indonesia, the world's biggest thermal coal exporter, has allowed 37 loaded coal vessels to depart after they secured approvals from authorities, the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs said on Thursday.
Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens
The Taliban administration said on Tuesday it was expanding its 'food for work' program, in which it uses donated wheat to pay thousands of public sector employees instead of cash as a financial crisis intensifies.
World News in Brief: January 11
China supports Russian-led forces deployed to Kazakhstan to help quell unrest, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov late on Monday.
Mali surrounded by difficulties
NDO - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has just imposed additional sanctions on Mali, aiming at punishing the West African country for delaying the restoration of a civilian government. The tough decision, together with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic stagnation, is
Southeast Asian countries take actions as Omicron surges
NDO/VNA – Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has called for ‘immediate action’ against the increase of domestic cases of Omicron.
Japan to maintain most border restrictions until the end of February
Japan will maintain the tight entry restrictions it put in place to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus until the end of February, its prime minister said on Tuesday, though some exceptions for humanitarian issues may be considered.
World News in Brief: January 10
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's fourth government was sworn in on Monday, a record 299 days after the last election and a year after his previous administration was forced to resign, with the coronavirus crisis looming over a big spending push.
