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More than 200 injured in light rail train collision in Malaysia
Over 200 passengers injured in a light rail train collision in an underground tunnel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 24.
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International media spotlight Vietnam’s general elections
Foreign news agencies and media outlets on May 23 ran articles highlighting Vietnam’s elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 term.
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Indonesian, Singaporean scholars comment on Vietnam’s NA election
Vietnam’s elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 term are of great significance.
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Vietnam bright spot in NA deputy composition diversity: expert
Vietnam is a bright spot in terms of diversity and balance in gender and ethnicity in its law-making body.
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Shangri-La Dialogue called off due to COVID-19
The International Institute for Strategic Studies on May 20 announced the cancellation of the Shangri-La Dialogue, initially due to take place in person in Singapore on June 4-5, citing the deteriorating global COVID-19 situation.
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German media laud Vietnam’s pandemic efforts and stock market potential
German financial newspaper Finanznachrichten ran an article on May 19 covering the upcoming election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2021-2026 tenure.
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Vietnam proposes ASEAN, China prioritise coordination in COVID-19 fight
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung, head of Vietnam’s ASEAN SOM, has suggested ASEAN and China prioritise coordination in fighting COVID-19 and spurring sustainable recovery.
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Vietnam’s influence in ASEAN meetings in 2021: The Times of India
Vietnam, which held the chair of ASEAN in 2020, had set the agenda for future chairpersons of ASEAN, not only for 2021 but also for the next several years, said an assessment recently published by The Times of India.
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Vietnam condemns attacks on civilians in Israel-Palestine conflict
The United Nations Security Council on May 16 held the third emergency meeting in a week to discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine.
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Canada seminar spotlights President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career
The Canada – Vietnam Friendship Society on May 15 held an online seminar featuring the life and career of late President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of his 131st birthday.
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EU investors confident in Vietnam’s business climate: Vietnam Briefing
The foreign investment consulting firm Dezan Shira & Associates’ Vietnam Briefing website, on May 13, published an analysis on a trend of increasing EU investment in Vietnam.
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US, RoK discuss promoting ties with ASEAN
The Republic of Korea and the US held virtual talks on May 13 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with Southeast Asian countries based on Seoul's New Southern Policy and Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy.
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