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ASEAN steps up terrorism fight in digital age

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter‑Terrorism (SEARCCT) under Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 24

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Indonesia concludes FTA talks with Eurasian Economic Union

ASEAN education ministers agree on joint statement on student dropout

Japanese paper lauds Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore for COVID-19 fight

As the world struggles with surging COVID-19 cases, Vietnam, along with Taiwan (China)

Foreign expert positive about FDI to Vietnam

Vietnam has been successful in controlling COVID-19 in 2020 and is likely to keep the situation contained next year

Vietnam sets example of people’s trust in Government: Russian expert

Vietnam provides a typical example of people’s trust in the Government, said Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kolotov

Russian expert commends Vietnam’s 2020 economic success

Professor Vladimir Mazyrin, leader of the Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies of the Far East Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences

RCEP a proof of signatories’ resolve to strengthen integration: Malaysian minister

The recently concluded Comprehensive Regional Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement is a proof of resolve of Malaysia

Top 10 issues that defined the global economy in 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a heavy impact on every aspect of life in 2020, and the global economy had been especially hard hit.

Vietnam successfully escorts ASEAN through a tough year

Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020 has officially concluded, with the country successfully leading the association

Myanmar extends entry restrictions for travellers to end of January

Myanmar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on December 30 decided to extend temporary entry restrictions for all visitors to the end of January.

Russian President extends New Year greetings to Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 30 extended his greetings to General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Nguyen Phu Trong on the occasion of the New Year 2021

Southeast Asian countries respond to new wave of COVID-19

Several Southeast Asian countries are taking drastic measures with a view to preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russian news agency reviews Vietnam’s major achievements in 2020

The Sputnik news agency of Russia recently published an article that reviewed commentaries on Vietnam posted by Russian and other countries’ press outlets

Malaysia considers opening border to boost tourism

The Malaysian government is considering opening its border to help boost the tourism sector, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Nancy Shukri.

More COVID-19 cases recorded in Southeast Asian countries

Thailand on December 26 reported 110 new cases of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19, raising the total number of cases in the country to 6,020, including 4,061 community infections.

Thailand opens electric ferry route on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the opening ceremony of the “MINE (Mission no Emission) Smart Ferry” project,

Indian warship visits Vietnam to boost maritime, relief cooperation

An Indian warship anchored at Nha Rong port in Ho Chi Minh City on December 24 with 15 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies for people affected by floods in central Vietnam.