US administers nearly 413 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The United States has administered 412,856,169 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Saturday morning and distributed 503,521,625 doses, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Turkey to expel US envoy and nine others, Erdogan says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his foreign ministry to expel the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries for demanding the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala.
Laos concerned about widespread infection risk of COVID-19 pandemic
NDO/VNA – The Lao Ministry of Health announced on October 23 that the country has recorded 467 new COVID-19 cases, including 449 infections in the community, and one death in the past 24 hours.
ROK says it reaches goal of 70% vaccinations for COVID-19
Republic of Korea said on Saturday that it has achieved its goal of vaccinating 70% of its 52 million people, paving the way for a planned return to normal next month.
Last chance to avoid catastrophic consequences of climate change
NDO – On the eve of the 26th United States Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), the UN warned of the risk of deviation from the target if advantage is not taken of the opportunity to control the increase in the earth’s temperature.
ASEAN member states enhance joint efforts to eliminate child labour
NDO/VNA - A webinar on the implementation of the ASEAN Roadmap on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour by 2025 was held on October 18-19, attracting the participation of high-ranking officials from ASEAN member countries, and representatives of eight ASEAN’s sectoral bodies.
4th meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue held
NDO/VNA - The fourth meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held on October 22, in a teleconference format.
Malaysia expands booster vaccine dose programme to Sinovac recipients
NDO/VNA – The Malaysian government has decided to expand the booster COVID-19 vaccine dose programme to individuals who were inoculated with Sinovac vaccine and had received full two shots at least three months ago.
Indonesia expects record export turnover this year
NDO/VNA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that the country's export turnover is expected to peak this year with US$142.01 billion, up 37,77% compared to the figure in 2020.
Thailand approves US$1.63-billion scheme to support pandemic-hit people
NDO/VNA - The Thai cabinet has approved the distribution of additional 54.5 billion baht (US$1.63 billion) to ease difficulties facing people affected by COVID-19 pandemic and to boost domestic consumption.
Indonesia outlines factors for achieving 2025 AEC blueprint target
NDO/VNA - Digital transformation and sustainability are important factors for achieving the 2025 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) blueprint target, Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said while chairing the online 20th ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) on
ASEAN centre inaugurated in Ukraine
NDO/VNA – An ASEAN research centre in Kiev capital of Ukraine was inaugurated on October 19.
