Philippine authorities reported on November 18 that Typhoon Man-yi killed at least eight people and injured three others after landing in the country over the weekend.
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Vietnam calls for equitable vaccine access, mutual support for economic recovery
Minister Counsellor Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations.
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Vietnam calls for promoting dialogues, reconciliation in Sudan
Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties concerned in Sudan to continue to exercise restraint to avoid escalating tensions.
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Thai economy predicted to return to before COVID-19 level in 2023
Thailand's economy may return to levels logged before the COVID-19 pandemic in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Bank of Thailand governor.
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Laos approves programme to welcome foreign tourists back from Jan 2022
The Lao government has approved the ‘Lao Travel Green Zone’ programme with an aim to welcome back tourists from January 2022.
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Vietnam highlights trust building in settling chemical weapon issue in Sysia
Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has highlighted the importance of building trust in solving the chemical weapon issue in Syria.
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Vietnam urges priority to saving lives in resolving global refugee challenge
The UN Security Council look into the worldwide refugee situation at a briefing on December 7 during which a Vietnamese diplomat called on all the parties concerned to prioritise saving lives.
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Vietnam calls for more humanitarian aid for DR Congo
Vietnam has called for more humanitarian aid for the Democratic Republic of Congo during the United Nations Security Council’s meeting on the country’s unrest and activities of the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission.
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Indonesia volcanic eruption: downpours hamper rescue operations
Heavy rains have hindered the rescue operations after the eruption of Mount Semeru left at least 14 dead and nine others missing.
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ASEAN, UNICEF hold workshop on financing responses to disasters, shocks
A workshop themed “Financing Responses to Disasters and Shocks: Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges in Disaster Risk Financing and Disaster Responsive Social Protection in Southeast Asia” has been jointly held.
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Thailand, Cambodia discuss measures to get migrant Cambodian workers back to work
The Governors of Battambang and Pailin provinces of Cambodia have met their counterpart in Thailand’s Chanthaburi province to allow legally permitted Cambodian workers to return to work in Thailand.
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Vietnam hopes for early completion of UNITAD's investigation on crimes committed by ISIL in Iraq
Vietnam hopes that the UN Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant will complete its investigation activities in Iraq soon, stated Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy.
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Thailand works to attract visitors for medical treatment
The Thai cabinet has approved in principle a one-year Medical Treatment Visa to attract foreigners with purchasing power.
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Debt issues behind Bangkok hotel murder-suicide: Thai police
- Indonesia starts using Wi-Fi 7
- Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90
