
UN Security Council discusses Cyprus situation
The UN Security Council on January 19 held a routine consultation on the situation in Cyprus and activities of the UN Peacekeeping Force there (UNFICYP).
Vietnamese diplomat stresses importance of UN’s cooperation with Arab League
The situation in the Arab region underscores the importance of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organisations
Indonesia: heavy rains hamper rescue of quake victims
Torrential rains have hampered the search for victims in an earthquake in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island
Russia to resume flights to Vietnam, India, Finland, Qatar
Russia is set to resume flights to Vietnam, India, Finland, and Qatar on January 27 with several flights per week
ASEAN leader complements Vietnam’s success in ASEAN Chair Year
ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has lauded Vietnam’s leadership and persistence in leading the ASEAN in building the ASEAN Community
Indonesia: Tsunami warned following 6.2-magnitude earthquake in West Sulawesi
Director of the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) Dwikorita Karnawati has warned of a potential tsunami
Thongloun Sisoulith becomes new leader of Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
The 11th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) concluded on January 15 with Thongloun Sisoulith elected as General Secretary of the Party.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted West Sulawesi province in central Indonesia on January 14
Vietnam’s GDP to grow by 8 percent: Oxford Economics
Southeast Asia’s economic growth will rebound to 6.2 percent in 2021 with Vietnam
Indonesia receives another 15 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Indonesia received the third bulk of COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese manufacturer Sinovac Biotech
Russian paper praises Vietnam’s achievements in economic, foreign affairs
The Rusvesna (Russian Spring) e-newspaper on January 11 ran an article expressing impression on Vietnam’s achievements
Forbes: Southeast Asia has become a hot spot for capital
Bloomberg and Forbes, the two most prestigious billionaire ranking channels in the world, have published information concerning the investment activities
US newspaper: US, Vietnam working to resolve trade issues
The Inside US Trade has published an article entitled “US, Vietnam working to avoid imposition of Section 301 tariffs”.
Malaysia: Conditional registration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved
Conditional registration for the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer company has been approved for use in Malaysia
Thailand puts forward 14-point plan to boost trade in 2021
Thailand’s government on January 7 announced a 14-point plan to promote trade in 2021, including a plan to look for more free-trade agreements (FTAs).