World News in Brief: October 4
The two Koreas on Monday restored their hotlines that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea severed months ago, with Pyongyang urging Seoul to step up efforts to improve relations after criticising what it called double standards over weapons development.
Thailand optimistic about cross-border prospects in 2021
NDO/VNA - The Thai Government has become more optimistic about the country's cross-border trade prospects in 2021 after overall cross-border trade, including transit trade, recorded healthy growth of 31.2 percent in the first eight months.
Pandora Papers reveal tax havens of many world leaders
NDO - Millions of leaked documents, known as the Pandora Papers, have revealed financial secrets of how many world leaders, billionaires and celebrities use tax havens.
Kishida Fumio officially elected Japan's 100th prime minister
Kishida Fumio was officially elected as Japan's 100th prime minister on Monday after winning a majority of votes in both houses of parliament. The new cabinet members under Kishida, who succeeds Suga Yoshihide, are due to be announced later in the day.
Indonesian museum made from plastic bottles, bags highlights marine crisis
Environmentalists in Indonesia keen to send a message about the world's worsening ocean plastics crisis have created a museum made entirely from plastics, to convince people to rethink their habits and say no to single-use bags and bottles.
Spain's PM Sanchez vows to rebuild La Palma once eruption ends
Spain will help rebuild La Palma, where a volcanic eruption has destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced thousands to evacuate their homes, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday, adding that the island was safe for tourists to visit.
World News in Brief: October 3
One U.N. peacekeeper was killed and four more were severely wounded when their convoy hit an improvised explosive device in northern Mali on Saturday, the United Nations' force in Mali said.
Iran asked US to unfreeze US$10 bln to show good will, Iran official says
Iran's foreign minister said on Saturday that US officials tried to discuss restarting nuclear talks last month, but he insisted Washington must first release US$10 billion of Tehran's frozen funds as a sign of good will.
Vietnam supports equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution, human rights protection
NDO/VNA - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN has underlined that it is necessary to enhance global solidarity, promote the production and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at a reasonable cost in a timely and universal manner across the world.
Thailand on track to achieve export target of 6 million tonnes of rice
NDO/VNA - Thailand is on track to meet its target of exporting 6 million tonnes of rice this year thanks to factors such as higher output, a weaker baht and an anticipated upstick demand.
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant causes a surge in fatalities, mainly among the unvaccinated.
British military to help with fuel deliveries from Monday
Britain will deploy almost 200 military tanker personnel, 100 of which are drivers, from Monday to assist with fuel deliveries to gas stations and help address a shortage of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, the government said on Friday.
