
US online magazine lauds Vietnam’s leadership capacity in ASEAN
US online magazine Foreign Policy has published an article looking into Vietnam’s leadership progress in ASEAN.
Thailand tightens border security to deal with illegal trespassing
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on July 31 requested military commanders to step up security measures along the country's borderlines
Indonesia urges China to respect UNCLOS
Indonesia has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the East Sea and urged China to obey international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to settle disputes.
Thailand permits medical tourists to return, but under strict control
The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently relaxed measures allowing four groups of foreigners to return to Thailand,
Singapore records highest unemployment rate over the past decade
Singapore’s unemployment rate rose to 2.9 percent in the second quarter of 2020 from 2.4 percent in the preceding quarter
UN Security Council concerned about ceasefire violations in Yemen
The UN Security Council expressed concern over growing violations of the ceasefire in Yemen during its monthly meeting on this Middle Eastern country on July 28.
ASEAN, Japan adopt COVID-19 economic resilience action plan
Economic ministers in ASEAN member states and Japan approved the ASEAN - Japan Economic Resilience Action Plan at a virtual meeting
26 Rohingya feared drowned found alive off Malaysian coast
Malaysian authorities said July 27 that 26 Rohingya migrants, who had been feared drowned after jumping off a fishing boat, were found alive off the Malaysian coast on late July 26.
France provides 1.7 mln USD for tourism recovery in Cambodia
The French government, through the French Agency for Development (AFD), has provided a grant of 1.5 million EUR
APEC trade ministers convene virtual meeting on COVID-19
The 2020 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting (MRT) took place virtually on July 25, highlighting COVID-19-related issues.
ASEAN Woman Entrepreneur Summit slated for November
The ASEAN Woman Entrepreneur Summit is schedule to take place on November 9 and aims to create a favourable business environment to promote women’s economic power
AMRO economist impressed with Vietnam’s achievements since joining ASEAN
In a recent interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Singapore
Dialogue discusses COVID-19 impact on conflict-affected countries
The UN Security Council held an informal interactive dialogue on July 22
Vietnam backs comprehensive, long-term solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
Vietnam has reiterated its support for a comprehensive, fair and long-term solution to the conflict between Palestine and Israel reached through dialogues and negotiations,
Malaysia: East Sea issue must be managed in peaceful, rational manner
Malaysia stands firm on its position that the East Sea issue must be managed in a peaceful and rational manner through dialogue and consultation.