Maldives: President Muizzu faces big snub, delivers parliamentary address to empty Opposition benches
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's address to the South Asian archipelago nation's parliament opened to empty opposition benches as two main opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats boycotted newly-elected president's statement.
Merle Ratner – a Close Friend of Vietnam Passed Away
A renowned left-wing and anti-war activist in the US and a close friend of Vietnam, passed away on February 5 evening in New York (the US).
Pakistani Special Branch to scrutinise secuity of Chinese nationals in Pindi
Pakistan's Special Branch of the Police will soon scrutinize all security guards currently deployed at China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Non-CPEC projects or working alongside Chinese nationals.
India's resolute and inclusive diplomacy: A recap of NAM, G-77 Summits in Kampala
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda, which took place on January 19-20, 2024. This was preceded by important discussions at both Ministerial and Senior Officials levels.
Sino-Japanese Relations Continue to Deteriorate Amid Increasing Tension
Japanese people’s sentiments toward China worsened in 2023 and they are expected to deteriorate further as the tension between the two countries is expected to rise. Beijing’s latest decision to patrol the Senkaku Islands around the clock is going to add to the already strained relations. Both countries witnessed friction on a few issues in 2023. Now, the tension is set to escalate further as Japan has started taking measures to counter Chinese aggression and coercion.
Journal from Vietnam's University Listed on Scopus
The Journal of Economic Development (JED) of National Economics University officially entered the Scopus List of Indexed Journals, further paving way to spread Vietnamese science in the international community.
'India, a mature and respected UN member,' affirms UNGA Prez on India's permanent UNSC seat
President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, acknowledged India's significant role in the United Nations and its potential to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council. He criticizes the Security Council's outdated structure and its inability to make crucial decisions due to geopolitical influences and the use of the veto.
NTT Group Partners With ClimateForce to Create World's First Smart Rainforest
Global technology company NTT Group has partnered with environmental organization ClimateForce to create the world's first Smart Rainforest, an innovative venture that will harness AI, data analytics, and NTT's Smart Management Platform technology.
Indian Coast Guard carries out mid-sea evacuation off Diu coast
The Indian Coast Guard carried out a medical evacuation of an Indonesian crew member suffering from stomach pain and high fever from a foreign vessel off Diu Coast on Friday.
CNN: Destinations That Will Be Unavailable To Visit In 2024
Famous traveling website CNN has recently published a list of destinations that you will not be able to visit in 2024. Some places will be closed temporarily for renovations, and some will be shut off permanently.
Google To Lay Asia-Pacific To South America Humboldt Undersea Cable
The 14,800 km long Humboldt constructed by Google will become the first submarine cable connecting South America with Asia-Pacific.
ASEAN Strives to Prevent Online Scams
Online fraud is becoming an issue in ASEAN countries, necessitating countries to pay attention and make attempts to identify preventative measures.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's party loses key poll amid ongoing diplomatic row with India
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu received a jolt when pro-Indian key opposition party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the crucial mayoral elections of Male.
Vietnam Leads Asia-Pacific in HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Vietnam officially started in 2020, and just after three years, the cumulative number of PrEP clients has already reached 67,000, with 51,000 clients on PrEP as of 2022.
India's Resurgence: A Decade of Visionary Leadership, Reforms and Global Influence Under PM Modi
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership, India shines as a bastion of resilience and growth. Landmark reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (GST) foster cooperative federalism, propelling economic formalization
RoK Hopes Vietnam Support Cooperation with ASEAN
Entering the new year 2024, the Republic of Korea (RoK) has high expectations for Vietnam as a bridge, supporting the RoK in realizing its cooperation goals with ASEAN, said an expert.
Forbes Ranks The Safest Airline In The World
Forbes magazine announced the list of the top 20 safest low-cost airlines (LCC) in the world in 2024, attracting the attention of many press agencies, media, and customers.
India, Nepal sign four agreements during 7th Joint Commission Meeting
India, Nepal on Thursday signed four agreements during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar’s ongoing visit to the country.
India's ISRO to launch polarimetry mission to study Black Holes today
India will try to begin its New Year journey with an effort to know about one of the biggest mysteries in space- black holes.
Yearender 2023: China battles winter respiratory infection surge amid COVID fallout and policy shifts
Whether it’s COVID-19, which shook the world three years ago, or a recent surge in acute respiratory infections, China has consistently been a hub of infectious outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared in November that the increase in hospitalizations in China is linked to regular winter diseases rather than new pathogens.
