EU, China agree to hold summit, Michel says after Xi call
European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday that the European Union and China would hold a summit soon, after a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Vietnam voices support for peace, reconciliation process in Colombia
NDO/VNA – The UN Security Council convened a session on October 14 to discuss the situation in Colombia and activities of the UN Verification Mission there.
Solutions to remove "bottleneck" from global supply
NDO - In the context that most countries around the world are implementing the motto "living with the epidemic", gradually bringing economic activities into the new normal, the global supply chain is in need of drastic improvement.
Sydney to end COVID-19 quarantine for international travellers
Sydney will end its COVID-19 quarantine for fully vaccinated international travellers from Nov. 1, New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet said on Friday, foreshadowing the full return of overseas travel after more than 19 months.
World News in Brief: October 14
Japan dissolved its parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for an election at the end of the month that will pit new Prime Minister Kishida Fumio against unpopular opposition in a battle over who can better fix the pandemic-battered economy.
Vietnam welcomes appointment of UN envoys for West Sahara
NDO/VNA – Vietnam welcomes the appointment of Staffan de Mistura as the United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara and Alexander Ivanko as the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of the UN Mission for the Referendum on Western Sahara
France says EU visit to Iran critical to future of nuclear talks
A pending visit to Tehran by the European Union's coordinator for talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal is vital to its future, France said on Wednesday, questioning the new hardline Iranian administration's commitment to salvaging the pact.
World power market heats up
NDO – Global oil prices have hit a new record high, making the world face a serious energy crisis due to supply shortages.
Indonesia highlights COVID-19 vaccine inequity at NAM's 60th anniversary
NDO/VNA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi pointed out COVID-19 vaccine inequity during the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held in Beograd, Serbia, on October 11-12, 2021.
World News in Brief:October 12
Persistent supply chain disruptions and pricing pressures are constraining the global economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday as it cut growth outlooks for the United States and other major industrial powers.
Indonesia sees steep decrease in new infections thanks to immunisation
NDO/VNA - Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the number of domestic COVID-19 cases decreased as people had acquired immunity to the virus naturally or through vaccination.
Malaysia resumes interstate travel
NDO/VNA - Malaysian states have reopened since October 11 as planned as the government is strving to restore the new normal in the country.
