German financial support for Vietnam
Hanoi – Financial assistance provided by the German Government is essential for Vietnam ‘s sustainable development, Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung said during a working session with his German counterpart Wolfgang Schäuble in Hanoi on September 22.Minister Dung said that … Continue reading German financial support for Vietnam
Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Hanoi – Vietnam’s longest expressway connecting Noi Bai near the capital Hanoi and northwestern Lao Cai province, bordering China, with a total length of 245 kilometers officially opened to traffic on Sunday.The Noi Bai-Lao Cai expressway runs from Noi Bai through … Continue reading Vietnam opens longest expressway to link China
Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
Manila – Four people were injured in a 5.2- magnitude earthquake that jolted southern Philippine province of North Cotabato on Saturday, local officials said on Sunday.About 32 houses were destroyed and 123 others were damaged in the province’s Makilala town, … Continue reading Four injured in S. Philippines earthquake
5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Jakarta – An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale jolted 29 km ENE of Manokwari, Indonesia at 18: 27:13 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at … Continue reading 5.5-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
MANILA – Typhoo Fung-Wong, which was enhanced by southwest monsoon, left at least ten people dead and seven injured in the northern parts of the Philippines, including Metro Manila, the state disaster management agency said Saturday. In its 8:00 a.m. report, … Continue reading Philippines: Ten die in Typhoon Fung-Wong
Malaysia to seek justice for MH17 tragedy
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said Saturday that Malaysia would use the platform of the UN General Assembly in New York next week to seek justice for the victims of the MH17 tragedy, according to a report of Bernama, Malaysia’s … Continue reading Malaysia to seek justice for MH17 tragedy
Cambodia: PATA Travel Mart 2014 Opens in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh – The PATA Travel Mart 2014 (PTM2014) opened yesterday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with over 1,000 delegates from close to 60 countries around the world joining the annual networking event organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and … Continue reading Cambodia: PATA Travel Mart 2014 Opens in Phnom Penh
Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Ho Chi Minh City – The 9th round of negotiations on the Vietnam-EU free trade agreement (FTA) will take place in Vietnam’s central Da Nang city on Sept.22-26.Ambassador Franz Jessen, head of the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, … Continue reading Vietnam to host 9th round of Vietnam-EU FTA talks
Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Vientiane – The 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has officially opened under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation” in the ASEAN Community Building in the Lao capital.According to President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the ASEAN … Continue reading Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Myanmar wants to meet electrification target by 2030
Yangon – Myanmar has vowed to double current efforts to meet the national electrification coverage target for all households by 2030, sources with the Ministry of Electric Power said Tuesday.Effective ways are being taken to boost the current electrification effort including … Continue reading Myanmar wants to meet electrification target by 2030