
South Korea to lift post-arrival Covid test requirement for travelers from China
South Korea will not require travelers from China to test for Covid after arrival starting next month, although they will still need to take pre-departure tests.
Singapore expects enhanced cooperation with China
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing on February 20,
Malaysia joins negotiations to upgrade ASEAN-China free trade area
The negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will strengthen the existing close ties
Thailand’s economy falls short of expectations
Thailand's economy grew 2.6% year on year in 2022, missing expectations as improving tourism sector and domestic demand failed to offset shrinking exports.
New Zealand cyclone death toll up to 8, expected to rise
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand rose to eight on Friday, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said...
Singapore records increase in physical crime cases
Singapore reported 20,193 cases of physical crime last year, up from 19,343 cases in 2021, according to figures released by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on February 16.
Algerian playwright’s work on President Ho Chi Minh staged in Vietnam
The Vietnam National Drama Theatre (VNDT) on February 15 began production on the play “Người đi dép cao su” (The Man in the Rubber Sandals) by Algerian playwright Kateb Yacine.
Indonesian aviation sector sets to recover faster than expected
Indonesian airlines have expressed optimism that passenger figures on domestic routes are on track to get back to the pre-pandemic level in the first quarter of 2024, nearly a year faster than previously estimated.
Vietnam hopes for stronger labour ties with US
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha has called on the US to enhance labour cooperation with Vietnam during a recent meeting with visiting US Trade Representative
Vietnamese military rescue force discovers earthquake victim points in Turkey
Two search and rescue teams from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) on February 15 discovered three locations of victims of the recent devastating earthquake in Hatay province
Thailand hosts Cobra Gold military drills
Thailand will host the Cobra Gold military drills this year, which will for the first time include training for space disasters, according to the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
UK to implement new trading scheme for Cambodia
Cambodia will start benefiting in April from the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a new type of customs preference unveiled by the European country in August 2022.
Indonesia's Antara news agency hails Vietnam’s economic connectivity in ASEAN
Indonesia’s Antara news agency has published an article highlighting the significance of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
4th ASEAN-India youth summit opens
The 4th ASEAN-India youth summit was opened in Hyderabad city in the south of India on February 12
Foreign scholars admire President Ho Chi Minh's anti-racism thoughts
Luis Silva, an expert on government relations and an editor of Professor Nguyen Dai Trang's English book “The Black Race by Ho Chi Minh