ASEAN, Australia strengthen cooperation in women, peace, security matters
NDO/VNA – Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women Marise Payne attended an ASEAN-Australia dialogue themed “Women, peace and security: progressing implementation on the road to recovery from COVID-19” on November 9.
Thailand prioritises sustainable, balanced and inclusive development in APEC 2022
NDO/VNA – In the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chairmanship Year 2022, Thailand will focus on promoting sustainable, balanced and inclusive development across the socio-economic and environmental aspects that can be enjoyed by all.
Malaysia re-affirms commitment to cooperate with ASEAN partners in COVID-19 combat
NDO/VNA – Malaysia pledged to work closely with other ASEAN member nations in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Thailand plans to reopen borders to foreign workers amid shortage
Thailand plans to reopen its borders to workers from neighbouring Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to ease a labour shortage that is hurting its export and tourism-dependent economy.
Singapore eases border measures for some countries, including Vietnam
NDO/VNA - Travellers arriving from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines are among those who will see more relaxed border measures from November 11, the authorities in Singapore announced on November 8.
Singapore, Malaysia to start VTL for quarantine-free air travel
NDO/VNA – Vaccinated travellers will be able to take flights between Singapore’s Changi Airportand Kuala Lumpur International Airport of Malaysia without quarantine from November 29.
Taliban appoint members as 44 governors, police chiefs around Afghanistan
The Taliban appointed 44 of its members to key roles including provincial governors and police chiefs on Sunday, a key step in shoring up its governance as the country grapples with growing security and economic problems.
Iraqi PM decries 'cowardly' attack on his home by drones carrying explosives
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped unharmed from an armed drone assassination attempt in Baghdad, officials said on Sunday, in an incident that raised tension in Iraq weeks after a general election disputed by armed militia groups.
Vietnam attends 5th meeting of ASEAN-Germany DPC
NDO/VNA - Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to ASEAN, attended the fifth meeting of the ASEAN-Germany Development Partnership Committee (AG-DPC) held virtually on November 5.
Mainland China reports 55 new COVID-19 cases vs 78 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 55 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 6, down from 78 a day earlier, the country's national health authority said on Saturday.
Britain allows early booking of booster shots to speed up rollout
Britain's health ministry on Saturday said it would open up bookings for booster shots a month before people were eligible to receive the shots to help speed up the rollout ahead of the challenging winter months.
ASEAN leader: RCEP to offer boost to post-pandemic economic recovery
NDO/VNA – ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has hailed regional member states for approving the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying that the implementation of the agreement will provide a tremendous boost to post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.