World News in Brief: November 14
Schools in New Delhi will be closed for a week and construction sites for four days, the Indian capital's chief minister said on Saturday, as the city tries to protect people in a worsening air pollution crisis.
Cambodia to end quarantine for vaccinated travellers from Nov. 15 - PM Hun Sen
Cambodia will stop requiring quarantine for travellers who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 starting on Monday, Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Sunday.
Malaysia: majority of COVID-19 deaths related to diabetes, high blood pressure
NDO/VNA - Malaysia's Ministry of Health on November 14 reported that majority of deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in the country were related to those with underlying diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
ASEAN Committee boosts collaboration, exchanges with Czech localities
NDO/VNA – A delegation of the ASEAN Committee in the Czech Republic paid a working visit to Ústí nad Labem city on November 12, as part of the Committee’s programme on promoting exchange and cooperation with Czech localities in 2021.
World News in Brief: November 13
Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum said they would address economic recovery in the region by shoring up supply chains, tackling labour issues and continuing to respond to the pandemic.
Vietnam urges countries in Sahel region to stay united against terrorism
NDO/VNA – Vietnam has underlined the need for a comprehensive approach for countries in the Sahel region to address the root causes of terrorism.
China's Xi, Biden to meet virtually on Tuesday Asia time - Chinese foreign ministry
China's President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual summit on Tuesday morning, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Saturday.
Europe becomes COVID-19's epicentre again, some countries look at fresh curbs
Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic again, prompting some governments to consider re-imposing unpopular lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas and stirring debate over whether vaccines alone are enough to tame COVID-19.
World News in Brief: November 12
Four astronauts, three from NASA and one from the European Space Agency, arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday and docked their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule with the orbiting laboratory to begin a six-month science mission.
Brazil disputes EU poultry imports measure at WTO
Brazil has requested consultations with the European Union at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a dispute over EU measures affecting the import of salted chicken meat and turkey meat with pepper, the WTO said on Thursday.
World News in Brief: November 11
Japan's new foreign minister, Hayashi Yoshimasa, said on Thursday it was important to build constructive and stable ties with China, while asking for responsible behaviour from its giant neighbour.
World News in Brief: November 10
Southeast Asia's internet economy is forecast to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, as tens of millions more people take up online shopping and embrace food delivery, an industry report said.