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China frustrated over joint naval and air drills in the Indo-Pacific region
China may find its aggressive push in the Indo-Pacific region being met with firm opposition from Japan, the Philippines, and the US as they have not only vowed to “resolutely respond” to any attempt by Beijing to unilaterally change the status quo in East and South China Seas, they have also agreed to “strengthen security and defense cooperation through dialogue among defense authorities.”
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Washington-New Delhi Strategic Partnership Continues To Grow: US Envoy Says ‘If You Want To See The Future, Come To India’
Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.
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Discover The Unique Whipped Coffees Around The World
Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.
Coronavirus latest news, 2 April: More than 935,000 infections, 47,000 deaths and 194,000 recoveries
The US has recorded more than 25.000 infectious cases, surging its infectious number to over 200.000. Otherwise, the world saw its new number of 935,000 infections. The UK government calls for increased supply of COVID-19 testing kits.
China: Fears of second COVID-19 wave as over 1,000 asymptomatic cases confirmed
There are concerns in China that the end of lockdowns will see thousands of infectious people move back into daily life without knowing they carry the virus, because they have no symptoms and so have not been tested.
China tightens coronavirus test kit exports after accuracy questioned
China says only companies approved by the National Medical Products Administration can ship their coronavirus test kits overseas after several European countries complained about the accuracy of some Chinese-made tests.
Vietnam affirms support for peace process led by Afghanistan people
Vietnam has reaffirmed support for peace process led by Afghan people at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)'s teleconference on March 31 discussing Afghanistan situation and activities of the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
Russia claims to have successfully manufacture three COVID-19 drugs 1
The three drugs are Triazavirin, Favipiravir and the Japanese based Fortepren drug, Vladimir Checkhonin, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences told Sputnik in a statement on March 29.
US announces $174mln foreign aid including $3mln to Vietnam for COVID-19 battle
The United State would aid US$174 million financial assistance to 64 countries including USD3 million to Vietnam to help the fight against coronavirus pandemic, its Department of State announced.
Mobilising overall strength of ASEAN Community to curbing spread of COVID-19
Participants share information about the situation in ASEAN member states as well as the implementation of measures in each country since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 patients could still be contagious 8 days after symptoms disappear
Haft of the patients with mild COVID-19 infections in a study still carry the novel coronavirus 2.5 - 8 days after they’ve appeared to recover, Science Daily reported.
Vietnam calls for dialogue, solutions for Syria amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the UN, has called all concerned parties to continue pursuing dialogue and seeking long-term political solutions for the situation in Syria.
Rounds of applause for front-line fighters around the world
#ClapforCarers movement, the idea of clapping to cheer up COVID-19 fighters has been catching on the world over. People in the UK, Italy, France, Singapore, Vietnam, etc., are celebrating the one-minute-clap from balconies, doorsteps, windows to thank health workers for their hard work.
The world expresses its thanking front-line COVID-19 fighters in pictures
The global fight against COVID-19 pandemic has never been this tough. As a token of gratitude, people across the world are celebrating the relentless efforts of world leaders, experts, scientists, healthcare personnel, sanitation workers, etc., who are all striving to win over the virus, in different ways.
Restrictions are slowing coronavirus infections in the US: Data
The new data offers evidence, in real time, that tight social-distancing restrictions may be working, potentially reducing hospital overcrowding and lowering death rates in the US, New York Times cited experts.
COVID-19 pandemic could kill 20 million people worldwide in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could kill as many as 20 million people worldwide this year even if the intensive social distancing measures currently are being implemented in many of the most affected countries, South China Morning Post reported, citing a mathematical model developed by researchers at Imperial College in London.
Can coronavirus strikes someone twice?
Those who recover from the coronavirus are probably not going to catch it again, at least in short term while the question on how that immunity would last is still unclear, NBCNews cited experts as saying. However, Up to 10 percent of coronavirus patients leaving medical facilities in Wuhan after being tested negative for Covid-19 seem to have subsequently been re-infected, according to the South China Morning Post.
Netherlands, Spain, Turkey to recall defective China-made masks and test kits
The three European countries have all complained of poor accuracy rate with coronavirus-related protective products, including test kits and face masks, as rising confirmed cases of Covid-19 infection in Europe increase dependence on Chinese imports, Financial Times reported.
UK advises its citizen in Vietnam to stay at home as much as possible 1
“We’re very fortunate to live and work in Vietnam. So, please respect the law, respect Vietnamese culture norms, and show that you’re playing your part in helping to tackle this global pandemic”, Ambassador Gareth Ward said in a video message to British citizens in Vietnam.
The novel coronavirus outbreak around the globe in pictures
The world over is bracing itself upon the emerging of the novel coronavirus that's going more and more rampant. Below is a closer insight into the struggle countries are facing.
Coronavirus may have spread in humans for years, study says
Virus may have jumped from animal to humans long before the first detection in Wuhan, definitively putting to rest the conspiracies that claim it's a lab-made disease, according to top researchers from US, Britain and Australia.
US regulator approves use of malaria drugs for COVID-19 treatments
A limited emergency-use authorisation for two anti-malarial drugs has been issued by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat coronavirus patients, AFP reported.
Coronavirus Update, March 30: The numbers unstop worldwide, most of developed countries suffer
The Covid-19 pandemic has killed more than 33,900 people in 199 countries and territories, made more than 722,000 people infectious. The super small virus is worrying and threatening any human parts on the earth, so is Vietnam, when the epicenters are two biggest centers of population and development.
