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Indonesia: Four helicopters deployed to douse forest fires
The forest fire task force of Indonesia’s Riau province has deployed four helicopters to douse the forest fires raging across the southern part of the province on Sumatra Island.
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Indonesia: 30 passengers missing after ship catches fire
Indonesian rescuers are searching for 30 passengers still missing after a passenger ship caught fire off East Java province, central Indonesia, local authorities said on August 23.
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US voices concern about China’s interference in Vietnam’s oil and gas activities
The United States Department of State said on August 22 that it is deeply concerned about China’s interference in Vietnam’s longstanding oil and gas activities in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone claim.
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Deputy Chief of the General Staff receives US Senator
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lt. Gen. Pham Ngoc Minh hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 20 for US Senator Tammy Duckworth who is making a working visit to Vietnam.
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US security advisor criticises China’s acts in East Sea
US national security advisor John Bolton on August 20 accused China of using “bullying tactics” in the increasingly tense waters of the East Sea.
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At least eight Chinese killed in bus crash in Laos
The Embassy of China in Laos on August 20 confirmed that at least eight Chinese citizens were killed while 29 people were injured and one remained missing after a bus crash in northern Laos.
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Suspected Islamic militant arrested while attacking police station
A suspected Islamic militant slashed a police officer with a sickle when launching an attack on an Indonesian police station in Sarabaya, the country’s second-biggest city on August 17.
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Traffic accident kills 11, injures four in Thailand
Eleven people were killed and four others were injured in a traffic accident which occurred on August 18 in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, 200km to the East of Bangkok capital city.
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Vietnamese, Lao parties share inspection experience
Officials of the inspection commissions of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee shared experience during their talks.
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Vietnam, Singapore to further intensify strategic partnership
Vietnam and Singapore held the 12th political consultation in the island city state on August 14, agreeing to make joint efforts to continue intensifying their strategic partnership.
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Vietnamese awardees perform at Indonesian cultural show
Three Vietnamese were among 72 young people from 40 countries that performed in the cultural show “Indonesia Channel 2019” in Bangyuwangi city, Indonesia, on August 13.
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Thailand's longest wooden bridge on brink of collapse due to heavy rains
The Thai Army is keeping close watch on Mon (Uttamanusorn) bridge, the country's longest wooden bridge, as continuous rain slashes through the western province of Kanchanaburi.
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