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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Indonesia to build a global vaccine manufacturing centre
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said his country is working with the World Health Organization to finalise a deal in building a COVID-19 vaccine producing centre.
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New developments in COVID-19 fight in Southeast Asian nations
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a temporary ban on imported meat to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Vietnam calls for end to violence in West Bank
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, expressed his concern about continued violence in the Occupied Palestine Territory.
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UNSC: Vietnam highly values UNAMID’s contributions
Vietnam highly valued contributions of the UN – African Union Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Sudan in ensuring security and protecting civilians in the Darfur region since the mission was established in 2007.
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Vietnam concerned about unequal COVID-19 vaccination among nations
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed many inequalities between countries, including the anxious gap in vaccination against COVID-19 that could threaten peace-building efforts and development achievements.
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Essex lorry deaths: Man ordered to pay compensation to victims’ families
A Romanian national linked to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex, the UK is to pay 3,000 GBP in compensation to their families.
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Strong earthquake hits northern Philippines
A 6.7-magnitude quake struck off the main island of Luzon of the Philippines on July 24 morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
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Vietnam calls for establishment of new government in Lebanon
Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has called on parties in Lebanon to take prompt action to form a government to help the country avoid collapsing.
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Malaysia looks to attract nearly 12 billion USD to digital economy
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation - the lead agency of digital transformation in Malaysia, has unveiled its five-year plan which sets a target of attracting 50 billion ringgit to the country’s digital economy.
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Regional nations continue recording surges in COVID-19 infections, deaths
Malaysia recorded 153 COVID-19 deaths on July 18, the highest number since the pandemic broke out, bringing the death toll to 7,019.
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Vietnam calls for protection of humanitarian workers in armed conflicts
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has emphasised the important role of humanitarian workers and UN staff in reducing humanitarian burdens and assisting people.
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UNSC: Vietnam supports comprehensive political solution in Libya
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has welcomed recent positive developments in politics and security in Libya.
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