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.
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.
