
Party leader congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as South African President
Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on June 14 sent a congratulatory message to the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party, Cyril Ramaphosa,
Cambodia burns down drugs worth 22.7 million USD
Cambodian officials on June 14 announced that they have destroyed of 4.1 tonnes of narcotic drugs and precursors worth 22.7 million USD seized from across the Southeast Asian country.
RoK’s North Kyungsang province promotes "K-Vietnam Valley" project
The North Gyeongsang province’s authority of the Republic of Korea (RoK) has proposed promoting the "K-Vietnam Valley" project in Bonghwa country as a national-level cultural cooperation and exchange initiative.
Vietnamese now official language in San Francisco
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has freshly voted unanimously to formally declare Vietnamese an official city language that requires the authorities’ provision of translation services.
New vitality for the Eurozone
The European Central Bank (ECB)’s reduction of interest rates, for the first time since 2019, is considered a positive “push” for the Eurozone economy
Thailand to spend over 220 million USD to help SMEs get loans
The Thai Cabinet has approved a scheme to spend 8.28 billion THB (223 million USD) on interest and loan guarantees to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access capital more easily.
Thailand fears growing population with metal health problems
Mental health problems in Thailand are on the rise while the number of people seeking treatment rose to 2.9 million in 2023 from 1.3 million in 2015,
ASEAN ministers highlight need for collaboration to harness AI benefits
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministers on science, technology, and innovation have underlined the need for concerted action
ASEAN member states commit to biosafety
Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have pledged to comply with international and regional agreements and initiatives on biosafety and biosecurity.
Denmark's Prime Minister Frederiksen assaulted in central Copenhagen, man arrested
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walked away following an assault by a man in central Copenhagen on Friday and had no outward signs of harm, a local resident told Reuters.
Cambodia develops rural road network
The Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development plans to upgrade 75% of all rural roads to concrete
ASEAN member states need to strengthen solidarity: expert
Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should strengthen solidarity, enhance economic integration, nurture the political ties in a deeper manner
Thailand, Laos plan sixth bridge across Mekong River
Laos and Thailand are planning to build an additional bridge across the Mekong River, the sixth one connecting the two countries, contributing to reducing travel time from the La Lay international border gate
Thousands of people evacuated due to volcanic eruption in Philippines
At least 2,800 people have moved into evacuation centres due to falling ash, gases and the threat of lahars after Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on June 3 evening.
Philippine consumers spend less on essentials, more on nonessential items
Philippine consumers are now spending less on essential goods and services, and consuming more of nonessential items