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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.
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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.
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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.
Suga and Trump first call: Vow to boost Japan-U.S. security alliance
Suga and Trump agreed to work closely together on issues including the coronavirus pandemic and North Korea. The new Japanese leader told Trump that Tokyo’s cooperation with Washington was the foundation of regional peace and stability.
Stepping up establishment of ASEAN Centre at major university in Kiev
Recently, the Ambassadors to Ukraine of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia held a meeting at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to discuss the establishment of an ASEAN Centre at the university.
The U.S. Coast Guard releases new plan to combat illegal fishing, focusing on fishing boats from China
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new strategy to enhance global safety, security, and stewardship of the maritime domain by combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Envelope contains deadly poisonous ricin addressed to Trump at White House
An envelope addressed to the White House and containing the deadly substance ricin was reportedly intercepted on Saturday.
Canada ends hoped free trade negotiations with China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had hoped for good relations with China and visited the country in 2016 following which the two nations began trade talks. However, Canada is abandoning free trade negotiations with China amid a host of disagreements on a range of topics, Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said in an interview on Friday.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away at the age of 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on 18 Sep at the age of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer.
US bans downloads of TikTok and WeChat as of this Sunday
The Trump Administration has announced to ban downloads of TikTok and WeChat from this Sunday to “safeguard the national security of the United States”.
World breaking news today (September 19): US to ban TikTok and Wechat download starting Sunday
World breaking news today (September 19): US to ban TikTok and Wechat download starting Sunday. Meanwhile, Chinese hackers accused of stealing data from Spanish vaccine lab, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death and gold price also make headlines today.
FBI arrests many suspects of Vietnamese origin smuggling guns and drugs
Members of an FBI-led task force have arrested 18 individuals, many of them Vietnamese origin, named in a series of federal indictments that allege narcotics trafficking and firearms offenses,
US Congressman “deeply concerned” about India-China border crisis
Raja Krishnamoorthi, an Indian-American Congressman has urged China to end its military provocations and pursue a diplomatic resolution to the tense border standoff in Ladakh.
World breaking news today (September 18): Trump accused of sexual assault by former model
World breaking news today (September 18): A former model has accused Donald Trumpof sexually assaulting her in 1997. Meanwhile, French PM target of legal complaint over virus management, Vienna set to host 'this year's international climate conference and gold price also make healdines today.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 18: Thunderstorms bring intensive winds and flooding to sweep Europe
Thunderstorm is forecasted to bring intensively winds anf flash flooding in Europe. Meanwhile, the UK will be hit by hot temperatures and set for dry and sunny weekend.
World breaking news today (September 17): North Korea may soon conduct submarine missile test
World breaking news today (September 17): North Korea may soon conduct submarine missile test. Meanwhile, Barbados plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II, U.S. envoy leading second high-level visit to Taiwan, and gold price also make headlines today.
US arms sales allegedly surge for Taiwan but it just "media speculation"
Industry sources reveals that Taiwan sets to receive as many as seven major weapon systems from the US, in the context of the Trump administration is putting more pressure on Beijing.
North Korea’s ‘sun-rising’ building blocking views of China completed
The odd high-rise building that looks like a reddish disk stands near the river that defines the national border between North Korea and China has recently completed by the side of Sino-Korea Friendship Bridge in Sinuiju.
US unveils extensive plans to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans
The Trump administration on September 16 has announced a strategy to provide safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans as soon as possible.
US Secretary of State: The world increasingly regards China as a threat
Mike Pompeo's remarks, some say, contribute to a growing risk of a misstep as communication between the two nations falters.
Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replacing Shinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga became the country’s 99th Prime Minister on September 16, putting an end to the administration led by his predecessor Shinzo Abe — the longest in modern Japanese history.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 17: Wet and cooler weather covers all parts of the UK
Temperature is forecasted to plummet to single figures for many parts in the UK. Meanwhile, thundery showers affect central Europe as well as southern Italy and western Greece.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 comes in a US$600 titanium model
Samsung Electronics on September 15 announced the Titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, with all the favorite smartwatch features, in a new distinguished design.
