Vietnam police take DNA from relatives of suspected UK truck victims
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Vietnamese officials collected DNA samples on Sunday (Oct 27) from relatives of those feared among 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain, a security source and a family member told AFP, as villagers held emotional prayers for the victims.
October 28, 2019 | 09:53
US Vice President criticizes China for its actions in East Sea
World
US Vice President Mike Pence recently criticised China on multiple fronts, including its human rights record, its actions in the East Sea and its trade and economic practices.
October 27, 2019 | 10:44
China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency
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China’s largely rubber stamp parliament has passed a new law on cryptography as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency, state media reported late on Saturday (Oct 26).
October 27, 2019 | 09:42
U.S., China are 'close to finalizing' part of a Phase One trade deal: Officials
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U.S. and Chinese officials are “close to finalizing” some parts of a trade agreement after high-level telephone discussions on Friday (Oct 25), the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and China’s Commerce Ministry said, with talks to continue.
October 26, 2019 | 12:58
East Sea issue must be settled by peaceful means in line with international law: experts
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Experts reiterated the significance of respecting international regulations in settling disputes in the East Sea at a recent conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
October 26, 2019 | 12:52
Vietnam hopes for effective measures for Vietnamese in Hong Kong: Spokesperson
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Vietnam hopes and believes that the Chinese government and the Hong Kong administration will have effective measures to ensure the safety and legal interest of Vietnamese citizens and businesses in Hong Kong, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 22.
October 26, 2019 | 12:43
Vietnam demands respect for its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction
Seas and islands
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 25 once again stressed Vietnam’s request for relevant parties not to repeat violations of the country’s waters while answering reporters’ question regarding a group of Chinese ships’ withdrawal from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
October 26, 2019 | 12:31
Chinese Haiyang Dizhi 8 survey ship heads away from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone
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The Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 (Marine Geology 8) has left Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in the East Sea on Thursday (Oct 24) after more than three months, Reuters quoted marine data.
October 25, 2019 | 10:22
Two more officers to join UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Seas and islands
The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department (VPD) under the Defence Ministry presented the President’s decision to assign peacekeeping duty in South Sudan to two officers at a ceremony on October 24.
October 25, 2019 | 10:05
China says no confirmation yet on UK truck victims' nationality
World
British police have yet to confirm that the 39 people found dead in a truck near London were Chinese nationals, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Oct 25.
October 25, 2019 | 09:37
North Korea plans to grant China access to rare earth mine: Reuters
World
North Korea plans to grant China access to a rare earth mine in exchange for investment in solar energy that could ease chronic power shortages in the impoverished country, according to an article posted on an industry association website on Thursday (Oct 24).
October 25, 2019 | 09:13
39 bodies found in truck: UK police investigates people-smuggling ring
World
Investigations later revealed they had been transported along the Balkan migrant route and left to suffocate in the back of the truck after the driver dumped the vehicle near the Hungarian border./.
October 24, 2019 | 15:31
Vietnam always supports ASEAN-Russia cooperation: Ambassador
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Vietnam always welcomes and supports the intensification of ASEAN-Russia cooperative relations, and appreciates Russia’s important role in maintaining regional peace and stability, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh on October 23.
October 24, 2019 | 15:15
Vietnam calls for NAM member states to back ASEAN’s efforts to maintain peace, security
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A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung attended a Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on October 23.
October 24, 2019 | 15:10
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims enthronement
World
Japan's Emperor Naruhito completed his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Tuesday (Oct 22) in a ceremony steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that claims 2,000 years of history.
October 22, 2019 | 20:09
PM to attend Japanese Emperor’s coronation ceremony
Seas and islands
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the coronation ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo from October 22-23 at the invitation of Japanese Government.
October 21, 2019 | 15:06
PM’s attendance at Japanese Emperor’s coronation ceremony reflects significant progress in bilateral ties
Seas and islands
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the coronation ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo from October 22-23 at the invitation of Japanese government.
October 20, 2019 | 19:35
2020 G7 summit won't be at President Trump’s Miami golf resort
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U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned plans late on Saturday (Oct 19) to host next year’s Group of Seven summit at his Florida golf resort, after Democrats and others had decried the selection as evidence of the president misusing his office for personal gain.
October 20, 2019 | 11:27
Turkey agrees to pause Syria assault while Kurds withdraw for 5 days
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Turkey agreed on October 17 to pause its offensive in Syria for five days to let Kurdish forces withdraw from a “safe zone” Ankara had sought to capture, in a deal hailed by the Trump administration and cast by Turkey as a complete victory.
October 18, 2019 | 07:54
PM to attend enthronement ceremony of Japanese emperor next week
Seas and islands
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito on October 22-23 at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Foreign Ministry announced on October 17.
October 17, 2019 | 20:36
