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Malaysian government supports civil servants, pensioners
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Millions of Malaysian civil servants and pensioners on January 8 received special payment from the government, as previously announced in October 2017.
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Vietnam welcomes measures to boost dialogue in Korean Peninsula
Vietnam welcomes and supports measures related to the Korean Peninsula to foster dialogue and maintain peace and stability in the region, stated Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.
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New ASEAN chief calls for more disaster management efforts
ASEAN should intensify its disaster management efforts after the region was recently hit by several deadly storms, emphasised ASEAN’s new Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi.
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Philippines probes deaths suspected to be related to dengue vaccine
The Philippines is investigating the deaths of 14 children which were suspected of being related to the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia, the use which was suspended by the government recently,...
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Laos, China ink deal on Mekong-Lancang cooperation fund
Vientiane (VNA) – Lao Deputy Foreign Minister signed an agreement on Lancang-Mekong cooperation funding for Lao projects, according to the Lao News Agency (KPL).
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Eight killed in boat accident in Indonesia
At least eight people were killed and 13 others went missing after a ferry with 48 passengers aboard capsized offshore Borneo island of Indonesia on January 1.
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Eight killed in boat accident in Indonesia
Hanoi (VNA) – At least eight people were killed and 13 others went missing after a ferry with 48 passengers aboard capsized offshore Borneo island of Indonesia on January 1.
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Myanmar to support small and medium enterprises
Nay Pyi Taw (VNA) - Myanmar plans to boost the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from early January by introducing competitions in sectors across the country.
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Indonesia plans to build three airports in West Java
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo has revealed a near future plan to build three new airports in West Java.
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Indonesia sees surge in non-oil exports to West Africa
Non-oil and gas exports of Indonesia to 11 West African countries in January-October surged 20.7 percent on a yearly basis.
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Indonesia's Sinabung volcano erupts again
Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesia's Sinabung volcano in northern Sumatra province erupted again on December 27.
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Philippines: 240 killed by typhoon Tembin
Hanoi (VNA) – The death toll from typhoon Tembin in the southern Philippines has climbed to 240, which is likely to increase as more than 100 others are still missing.
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