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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:06:37 GMT
US Offers Russia Substantial Deal to Bring Home 2 Detained Americans
State Department - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he will speak to his Russian counterpart in the coming days about a "substantial" offer aimed at bringing home American basketball star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan,...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:36:06 GMT
Surrogate mother sentenced for the first time in Russia
The woman is being accused of human trafficking and faces three years in prison A Russian court has sentenced a surrogate mother to three years in prison for allegedly eng...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:05:01 GMT
Vietnam reports 1,761 new COVID-19 cases
HANOI, July 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,761 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, up by 301 from Tuesday, according to its Ministry of Health. This is the highest daily figure recorded by the country since May 18 this year, according to the ministry...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:18:26 GMT
Laos plans to import fuel from Saudi Arabia
Vientiane [Laos], July 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The Lao government is considering importing fuel from Saudi Arabia and exporting agricultural produce to the oil-rich nation. According to the local daily Vientiane Times on Wednesday, these issues were raised ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, July 27
DHAKA -- The Bangladeshi central bank has asked banks to cut use of electricity and fuel till June next year. In a circular issued on Tuesday, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) asked banks to reduce the consumption of gas and lubricant by 20 percent and elect...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:44:01 GMT
Laos plans to import fuel from Saudi Arabi
VIENTIANE, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is considering importing fuel from Saudi Arabia and exporting agricultural produce to the oil-rich nation. According to the local daily Vientiane Times on Wednesday, these issues were raised for discu...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:18:01 GMT
Laos prepares for possible monkeypox outbreak
VIENTIANE, July 27 (Xinhua) -- The Lao Ministry of Health will work with concerned parties to deal with a possible outbreak of monkeypox cases, through surveillance and preparation of medical equipment including a laboratory equipped to identify the ...

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:55:17 GMT
ICC awards membership status to Cambodia, Uzbekistan, Cote D'Ivoire
Dubai [UAE], July 27 (ANI): The ICC awarded membership status to three countries on Tuesday during the ongoing ICC Annual Conference in Birmingham. Cambodia and Uzbekistan from Asia, and Cote D'Ivoire from Africa, were all awarded Associate membershi...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:37:07 GMT
Bangladesh traders forced to export leather to China at low prices
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 27 (ANI): Bangladesh is lagging behind in the world market even though the quality of the leather is good as the traders are forced to export leather to China at low prices. As per the guidelines, those who sell leather must ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:30:02 GMT
Vietnam reports 1,460 new COVID-19 cases
HANOI, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,460 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, up by 564 from Monday, according to its Ministry of Health. The newly reported infections brought the total tally to 10,770,304. The country reported no new deaths from ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:31:53 GMT
Vietnam on right track in pushing economic reform: IMF official
HANOI, 26th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam is on the right track in accelerating its decisive economic reform, but an upgrade is needed to meet t...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:24:06 GMT
A thriving Mayan city was undone by a changing climate
Photo: Pixabay/ConnectingdotsAncient civilizations like the Mayans in Mesoamerica continue to fascinate us and for good reason: their achievements, belief systems and ways of life are unique stages in human history. How these civilizations collapsed ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, July 26
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's health authority on Tuesday strongly advised the public to wear face masks when they are indoors, traveling by public transport or at public gatherings. Director General of Health Services Asela Gunawardena noted that COVID-19 ...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:49:01 GMT
Cambodian authority bans use of signal boosters, repeaters in households
PHNOM PENH, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) on Tuesday announced a ban on the use of signal boosters and repeaters in households, saying that these devices have severely affected the quality of mobile ser...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:30:01 GMT
Chinese, Lao militaries launch "Peace Train-2022" joint medical drill
VIENTIANE, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The "Peace Train-2022" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercises and medical service activities between the Chinese and Lao militaries are being held in Phonhong of central Laos' Vientiane Province. The event launched...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:55:08 GMT
Chinese embassy-funded school building inaugurated in Cambodia
© Provided by Xinhua "A proper school building is the aspiration of all children, and I believe that this donation has not only provided a better learning atmosphere for students, but also contributed to promoting the fraternal friendship between th...

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:05:15 GMT
US: 'All Options on Table' to Punish Myanmar Junta Over Executions
Washington - The United States on Monday condemned Myanmar's execution of political activists and elected officials and called on the military government to immediately end the violence.U.S. officials said that 'all options are on the table,' includi...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:05:02 GMT
Vietnam reports 896 new COVID-19 cases
HANOI, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 896 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, up by 148 from Sunday, according to its Ministry of Health. The newly reported infections brought the total tally to 10,768,844. The country reported no new death from the ...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:05:01 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1000 GMT, July 25
VIENTIANE -- The Lao government has vowed to stabilize the macro economy and currency exchange rates, reaffirming that it would not allow the country to slide into debt default. The pledge came at the close of a two-day open government meeting which ...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:18:02 GMT
Chinese embassy-funded school building inaugurated in SW Cambodia
KAMPOT, Cambodia, July 25 (Xinhua) -- A school building, funded by the Chinese embassy to Cambodia through the Mudhita Foundation, was inaugurated at the Samdech Ta Primary School in southwestern Cambodia's Kampot town over the weekend. Cambodian Pri...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:55:14 GMT
Economic woes deepen as Xi makes China more insular
Hong Kong, July 25 (ANI): There is no doubt that China's economic headwinds are stiffening. Some even say its economy will eventually tank, so many jumped to wrong conclusions when a video clip showing People's Liberation Army (PLA) armoured vehicles...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:30:02 GMT
Lao gov't vows to stabilize macro economy
VIENTIANE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has vowed to stabilize the macro economy and currency exchange rates, reaffirming that it would not allow the country to slide into debt default. The pledge came at the close of a two-day open governm...

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:30:02 GMT
Cambodia arrests foreigner, seizing over 45 kg of illicit drugs
PHNOM PENH, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's anti-drug police have arrested a foreigner for allegedly possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, confiscating more than 45 kilograms of illicit drugs, the Anti-Drug Police Department (ADP) said in a news r...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 16:05:22 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, July 24
PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia's Ministry of Health on Sunday issued preventive measures against monkeypox transmission, a day after Thailand's first monkeypox fugitive was found in capital Phnom Penh. The patient was soon sent to the Khmer-Soviet Friendship...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:30:01 GMT
Vietnam reports 748 new COVID-19 cases
HANOI, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 748 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, down by 324 from Saturday, according to its Ministry of Health. The newly reported infections brought the total tally to 10,767,948. The country reported no new deaths from...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:18:01 GMT
Cambodia arrests 1 suspect, seizing over 52 kg of illicit drugs
PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's anti-drug police have arrested a local woman for allegedly possessing and trafficking illicit drugs, confiscating more than 52 kg crystal meth, said an Anti-Drug Police Department (ADP) report released on Su...

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 01:30:08 GMT
Cambodia attracts 1.29 bln USD investment from China in H1 of 2022
© Provided by Xinhua China remained the top foreign investor in Cambodia, accounting for 43 percent of the total investment of 2.99 billion dollars the kingdom approved during the January-June period this year.PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xin

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 16:05:12 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, July 23
SINGAPORE -- Singapore reported 7,889 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total tally to 1,652,981. Of the new cases, 804 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 7,085 through ART (antigen rapid test) tests, ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 14:18:09 GMT
Cambodia slams US "Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022"
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], July 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The Senate of Cambodia on Saturday slammed the so-called "Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022" released by the United States recently, saying the bill contains biased, unfounded and prejudiced ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:55:02 GMT
Vietnam reports 1,072 new COVID-19 cases
HANOI, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 1,072 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down by 70 from Friday, according to its Ministry of Health. The newly reported infections brought the total tally to 10,767,200. The country reported no new death from...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:30:01 GMT
Cambodia slams U.S. "Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022"
PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The Senate of Cambodia on Saturday slammed the so-called "Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022" released by the United States recently, saying the bill contains biased, unfounded and prejudiced content. The ...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 06:52:09 GMT
Fighting for women's rights and autonomy in Cambodia
Women's rights in Cambodia still need to be realised despite improved legal frameworks, writes Johanna Higgs.WALKING OUT of my house, in a little village just out of Siem Reap in Northern Cambodia, I hear the little squeaks of puppies.Being an animal...

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:55:21 GMT
Chinese, Lao militaries carry out joint humanitarian medical drills
© Provided by Xinhua VIENTIANE, July 23 (Xinhua) -- A medical team of the People's Liberation Army of China and the Lao People's Army carried out the "Peace Train-2022" joint humanitarian medical rescue and services drills in Laos.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT
Vietnam becomes rotating chair of ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES, 19th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Duong Quoc Thanh has assumed the position of ASEAN Committee in Buen...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:40:56 GMT
RAK Ruler receives Ambassador of Vietnam to UAE
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th July, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today receiv...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:43:24 GMT
Vietnam needs roughly US$368 billion to develop climate-resilient economy: WB
HANOI, 15th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam needs to invest approximately US$368 billion from now until 2040 to build a climate resilient and low-...

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:50:45 GMT
Vietnams real estate still a magnet to foreign investors
HANOI, 14th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam continuously increased in the first half of this year, especially i...

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:39:00 GMT
Vietnam bolstering financial cooperation with Germany
BERLIN, 13th July, 2022 (WAM) -- A working delegation of the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam led by Minister Ho Duc Phoc is paying a working vi...

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:45:35 GMT
UNESCO representative highlights Vietnam's leading role in protecting heritage
HANOI, 12th July, 2022 (WAM) -- UNESCO representative in Vietnam Christian Manhart has highlighted Vietnam's leading role in protecting intang...

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:47:38 GMT
Vietnam targets US$5.5 bln in agro, forestry, fishery export value to EU
HANOI, 11th July, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam has set a target that the export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products to the EU market...

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:34:16 GMT
Vietnam reaffirms commitments to develop blue, sustainable oceans
HANOI, 1st July, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country's commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when a...

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:07:57 GMT
Vietnam keeps prioritising gender equality promotion
GENEVA, 28th June, 2022 (WAM) -- As a candidate for the membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for 2023 - 2025, Vietnam will continue...

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:34:15 GMT
Vietnam jumps 39 notches in CEOWORLD quality of life rankings
HANOI, 27th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam jumped 39 steps to become the 62nd best country worldwide for quality of life in 2021, according to a...

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:22:56 GMT
Vietnam to improve institutions to attract foreign investment
HANOI, 13th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam needs immediate solutions to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen its sources, ...

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:20:53 GMT
Vietnam jumps nine places in Open Budget Survey 2021
HANOI, 10th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam was placed 68th out of the 120 countries in the Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2021 recently released by the...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:01:45 GMT
Vietnam joins global action for blue ocean
HANOI, 8th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam is joining international efforts to protect the blue ocean in response to World Ocean Day 2022, Vietnam...

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:24:35 GMT
Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 to take place in December
HANOI, 7th June, 2022 (WAM) -- Vietnam International Defence Expo 2022 is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in December. According to Vietnam ...

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:01:57 GMT
Vietnam, EU seeks stronger agricultural cooperation
BRUSSELS, 3rd June, 2022 (WAM) -- Ambassador Nguyen Van Thao, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the EU, has met with EU Commissioner for ...



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