Hanoi [Vietnam], May 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Vietnam recorded 1,114 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down by 125 from Friday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 44 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese...

HANOI, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,114 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down by 125 from Friday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 44 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Han...

TOKYO - Fusako Shigenobu, the 76-year-old female founder of the once-feared Japanese Red Army, walked free from prison Saturday after completing a 20-year sentence for a 1974 embassy siege.Shigenobu was one of the world's most notorious women during ...

Manila [Philippines], May 28 (ANI): Newly-elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has said that he would uphold an international ruling against Beijing over the disputed South China Sea. He said he will not "allow a single millimeter" of the Ph...

HANOI, May 27 (Xinhua) -- S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its "BB+" long-term sovereign credit ratings on Vietnam, estimating its economy will expand 6.9 pct this year, local media reported on Friday. The rating agency pointed out that the outlook on...

HANOI, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,239 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, down by 36 from Thursday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 46 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hano...

Guangzhou [China], May 27 (ANI/PR Newswire): During the 131st Canton Fair, the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC) has signed cooperation agreements with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and the Kuwait C...

Tokyo [Japan], May 27 (ANI): An Artificial Intelligence exhibition was recently organized in Tokyo showcasing the latest advancements in technology. Multiple software companies developing Artificial Intelligence exhibited their technology and inventi...

HANOI, 26th May, 2022 (WAM) -- All airline members of Vietnam Airlines Group, Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASO, will offer more tha...

HANOI, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,275 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, down by 69 from Wednesday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically transmitted in 47 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital H...

PHNOM PENH, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's anti-drug police have arrested a group of four foreigners for manufacturing, possessing and trafficking more than 40 kilograms of illicit drugs, the country's Anti-Drug Police Department (ADP) said in a news ...

VIENTIANE, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has instructed ministries to streamline procedures to facilitate trade and speed up freight transport and the export of goods. The move aims to facilitate trade and accelerate freight transport and the...

VIENTIANE, May 26 (Xinhua) -- About 7,000 people die annually in Laos, or 19 people per day, from smoking-related illnesses, including non-smokers who succumb after years of breathing second-hand smoke. A total of 428 million U.S. dollars has been sp...

HANOI, May 26 (Xinhua) -- An international milk and dairy fair will be held in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi from May 31 to June 4, according to its organizers on Thursday. The third Vietnam International Milk and Dairy Products Exhibition (Vietnam Da...

For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine.The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT:2:03 a.m.: The Institute for the Study of War, a U.S. think tank, says that Russian forces are deal...

Pfizer said Wednesday that it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world's poorest countries.The drugmaker announced the program at the World Economi...

HO CHI MINH CITY, May 25 (Xinhua) -- An agricultural expo is being held in southern Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), displaying major agricultural products from the country's southern area. The expo hosts 160 booths showcasing products including or...

HANOI, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam is expected to make a stronger economic recovery in 2022 with GDP growth at 5.5 to 6 percent, but inflation may stand at 3.8 to 4.2 percent, said a report released on Wednesday. The country will enjoy higher GDP grow...

HANOI, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,344 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, up by 22 from Tuesday, according to its Ministry of Health. All the new infections were domestically-transmitted in 46 provinces and cities. The Vietnamese capital Hano...

HANOI, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Seven people have died from dengue fever in southern Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) this year, local media reported on Wednesday. In the first four months of this year, HCMC reported nearly 8,500 dengue fever cases, up 28...

PHNOM PENH -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has called on investors and tourists to visit the Southeast Asian country as almost 94 percent of the kingdom's population have been vaccinated against COVID-19. He made the appeal on Tuesd...

BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the latter's request. During the conversation, the two sides focused on exchangi...

HANOI, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Floods and other natural disasters triggered by heavy downpours have killed four people and left four others injured in northern and central Vietnam over the past few days, the country's Central Steering Committee for Natura...

VIENTIANE -- Lao health authorities are monitoring tourists for cases of monkeypox, following a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that cases of the disease have emerged in several countries. The Local daily Vientiane Times on Wednesday ...

VIENTIANE, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Lao health authorities are monitoring tourists for cases of monkeypox, following a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) that cases of the disease have emerged in several countries. The Local daily Vientiane Ti...

PHNOM PENH, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian anti-drug police have arrested three foreigners for allegedly manufacturing, possessing and trafficking more than 30 kg illicit drugs, the National Police said on Wednesday. One suspect was arrested at a condo...

Tokyo [Japan], May 25 (ANI): Amid efforts by China to increase its global footprint by financing infrastructure projects, Quad leaders on Tuesday reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepen cooperation on infrastructure, which is critical to driving...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The official draw ceremony of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022 will be held on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. - Sports news - The draw will set the stage for the return of top-flight Continental futsal after a four-year h...

HANOI, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,323 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, up by 143 from Monday, according to its Ministry of Health. Among the new infections, only one was imported and the rest were domestically transmitted in 43 provinces and...

COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka has hired two international financial and legal advisors to help restructure the external debt of the Sri Lankan government, cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena told the media on Tuesday. He said that the cabinet of minister...

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India's consistent and principled position on the need for cessation of hostilities, resumption of dialogue and diplomacy, at the second in-person Quad Leaders' Summit i...

PHNOM PENH, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday issued a directive to ban selling and drinking all types of alcohol for two days -- a day before and on the commune election day. The move is to help ensure that the commune ele...

KUNMING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Since its launch in December 2021, the China-Laos Railway had handled over 3.09 million passenger trips as of Monday, official data showed. Some 2.71 million passenger trips were registered in the railway's China section s...

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday praised India's contribution to the Quad Vaccine Initiative while recalling the country's help to Thailand and Cambodia in extending all possible support to combat the pand...

HANOI, 19th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam has reported 1,716 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, including one imported case, taking the ...

HANOI, 13th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam has successfully maintained fiscal, external and financial stability, Resident Representative of the In...

HANOI, 9th May, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam on Monday announced 2,269 new infections of COVID-19, according to the country's Ministry of Health. Ac...

HANOI, 28th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam attracted over US$10.8 billion of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first four months of this ye...

HANOI, 27th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Arrivals entering Vietnam via all border gates will no longer have to fill and submit health declaration form...

HANOI, 19th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam on Tuesday announced 12,012 new infections of COVID-19, including one imported case, the lowest since...

HANOI, 15th April, 2022 (WAM) -- The Vietnamese Health Ministry has started issuing vaccine passports from today, 15th April, the Vietnam News...

April 14, 2022 - Hanoi, Vietnam - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful visit to Indonesia and Vietnam. The visit focused on deepening our countries' already strong relation...

April 14, 2022 - Hanoi, Vietnam - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today concluded a successful visit to Indonesia and Vietnam. The visit focused on deepening our countries' already strong relation...

HANOI, 9th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam on Saturday reported 34,140 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, including two imported cases, the...

April 9, 2022 - Brussels, Belgium - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Indonesia and Vietnam from April 9 to 14. While visiting these two strategic pa...

HANOI, 6th April, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam and New Zealand affirmed their commitment to deepening the two countries' agriculture and trade relati...

HANOI, 31st March, 2022 (WAM) -- A forum to promote foreign investment into Vietnam themed "A new era of digital transformation and green tran...