Thousands of ROK students take gruelling college exam in pandemic's shadow
More than half a million Republic of Korea (ROK) students sat for the annual national college entrance exams on Thursday, pandemic rules adding stress to the eight-hour event seen as life-defining in Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Cambodia issues new entry regulations for visitors
NDO/VNA – The Cambodian Ministry of Health on November 17 issued a decision on the facilitation of travel conditions and the implementation of health measures for travellers entering the nation.
Thailand to reopen entertainment venues on January 16 next year
NDO/VNA – The Thai Cabinet on November 16 approved the reopening date for entertainment venues, pubs, bars and karaoke joints across Thailand on January 16, 2022, said its deputy spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek.
ASEAN, Canada agree to launch bilateral FTA negotiations
NDO/VNA – ASEAN member countries and Canada have agreed to launch negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) during the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) – Canada Consultation which was held virtually on November 17.
Impetus created to promote the plan on rebuilding America
NDO – US President Joe Biden has signed into law an infrastructure plan worth 1.2 trillion USD after the Congress had passed it. The largest spending package in the US' history is expected to be a “nudge” to promote the plan on “rebuilding America”.
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.
