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Vietnamese Pho Stands out at ASEAN Cuisine Promotion Festival
The ASEAN Committee in Prague held the ASEAN Cook Show 2024 in Prague (Czech Republic) on May 16.
World
Vietnam Supports Education Promotion Topics in UN Agenda
An ambassadorial meeting of the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning took place in New York on May 15. The meeting were attended by United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammad, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education Stefania Giannini, Ambassador, Head of diplomatic delegations, and representatives of nearly 30 UN member states.
World
Japan Plans to Provide Flood Risk Warning Maps for Southeast Asia
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism plans to support disaster preparation in four Southeast Asian countries, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia, by providing flood risk warning maps.
Seoul Mayor’s body found on a hill after report of sexual harassment
World
Seoul police found the body of city Mayor Park Won Soon in hills on July 10 after he was informed for 4 to 5 hours away from home after leaving a “will-like” message to the daughter. His death came amidst reports saying he faced criminal complaints of sexual harassment.
July 10, 2020 | 08:16
US Secretary of State Pompeo criticizes Chinese 'bullying' in regional waters
Seas and islands
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on July 8 has stressed the need for countries to work together in dealing with China's stepped-up activities in regional waters.
July 10, 2020 | 05:53
Mekong - Japan Ministerial Conference discusses COVID-19 response
World
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu co-chaired the 13th Mekong - Japan Ministerial Conference on July 9, focusing on promoting cooperation between Mekong countries and Japan in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 09, 2020 | 22:53
How is herd immunity impossible to defeat COVID-19?
World
American experts so far viewed that COVI -19 is even subject to herd immunity due to vast number of the infected.
July 09, 2020 | 22:53
Tesla stock – is there a forming of a new bubble?
Economy
There is a strong school of opinions in the recent Tesla stock price, about the validity of its valuation in the market. No fundamental analysis seems to be able to justify the stock price of the tech giant. Therefore, it brings up a valid question – are we seeing the forming of a new bubble?
July 09, 2020 | 14:25
US sailors joining East Sea (South China Sea) exercise asked to wear face masks
World
Requiring all sailors to wear face masks is among extraordinary measures against the coronavirus taken by two US admirals in charge of a rare exercise in the East Sea (South China Sea).
July 09, 2020 | 14:19
Apple stock reached a new peak – Big win for Warren Buffett
World
Billionaire Warren Buffett bought his first Apple share in 2016, and currently holding $91b in the tech conglomerate. This converted into 43% of the total asset of his Berkshire Hathaway investment portfolio - (VNF)
July 09, 2020 | 13:48
China invests millions USD on COVID-19 research projects, calling for international cooperation
World
China plans to support international cooperation research projects on drugs, vaccines, test kits, and traditional Chinese medicine to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
July 09, 2020 | 11:37
World news today July 9: Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over rule barring international students
World
World news today July 9: Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over rule barring international students, China’s military use spider excavators to build roads near India border, Hong Kong bans protest songs and other political expressions at schools, Bodies of 180 suspected extrajudicial execution victims found in Burkina Faso and gold price are making headlines today (July 9).
July 09, 2020 | 11:37
COVID-19 Updates (July 9): South Africa enters 'pandemic peak'
World
South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize warned the people that they were starting to face the worst stage of the Covid-19 pandemic in a speech on July 8.
July 09, 2020 | 11:34
Latest Covid-19 economic loss : Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy, closing chain of legendary stores
World
The luxury apparel retailer Brooks Brother files for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday due to coronavirus's impacts. Besides seeking a buyer, the company plans to close 51 out of 250 stores.
July 09, 2020 | 10:34
US and Canada weather forecast today, July 9: Coast-to-Coast U.S. Heat Wave May Break Records
World
US and Canada weather forecast today, July 9: Oppressive heat is forecasted to cover the U.S. from California to the Northeast through at least the middle of next week, driving up energy demand, stressing crops and probably setting new records. In Canada, hot weather continues for the rest of the week in almost regions in the country.
July 09, 2020 | 09:38
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, July 10: Heavy rain to smash before stable conditions
World
The UK faces to heavy rain smashing into the country while Europe bears showers in Scandinavia, plenty of sunshine in central and southern areas.
July 09, 2020 | 09:32
Thailand: Cabinet passes civil partnership bill for same-sex couples
World
Thailand's cabinet recently endorsed a bill permitting partnership registration of same-sex unions, along with legal amendments to ensure they have most, if not all, the same rights as married couples.
July 09, 2020 | 07:13
North Korea unwilling to have another conversation with the U.S.
World
North Korea criticizes South Korea being an "arbitrator" in its relations with the U.S., at the same time affirms its unwillingness to have another conversation with the United States.
July 08, 2020 | 16:50
Vietnamese students in the US worried of being "iced" out due to new visa policy
World
About 30,000 Vietnamese students studying in the US will be in difficult situation if courses go entirely online from the next academic year.
July 08, 2020 | 16:31
Scientists fear potential wave of COVID-linked brain damage
World
Scientists warned of a potential wave of coronavirus-related brain damage as new evidence suggested COVID-19 can lead to severe neurological complications, including inflammation, psychosis, and delirium.
July 08, 2020 | 14:09
TikTok’s latest response towards the US’ ban
World
In the lastest response to the US’ mulling to ban Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, the platform serving around 500 million active users globally said it had “never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked”.
July 08, 2020 | 14:06
COVID-19 Updates (July 8): Spain experts dismiss community immunity to corona virus
World
As of 6am on 8/7, Worldometers recorded 11,937,388 people globally infected with acute respiratory tract infection, Covid-19, including 545,505 deaths and 6,837,928 patients recovered.
July 08, 2020 | 11:23
World news today July 8: Trump to officially withdraw from WHO in July 2021
World
World news today July 8:The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the WHO. Meanwhile, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed his positive result for coronavirus. China opened a new office for its security agents to operate openly in Hong Kong. TikTok, Zoom and Microsoft quit Hong Kong and oil price also make headlines today (July 8).
July 08, 2020 | 11:09
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