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AIPA 41: Promoting regional efforts to fight COVID-19
Even though the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly is held online, the event would be a great momentum for ASEAN Member of Parliaments to reaffirm their commitment.
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Indonesia plans to produce COVID-19 vaccine
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has declared that the country has set a plan to start its own vaccine production by mid-2021.
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Cambodia suggested spending more on poverty reduction
The United Nations Development Programme has called on Cambodia to set aside a budget for its poverty reduction goal.
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Egyptian newspaper highlights Vietnam’s socio-economic achievements
Egypt’s leading online newspaper Al-Ahram on August 31 ran a story by Kamal Gaballa highlighting socio-economic achievements that Vietnam has gained during the national development.
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Israeli press praises Vietnam’s foreign diplomacy, economic achievement
Israeli press have spotlighted Vietnam’s policy for external diplomacy and its economic growth in the first eight months of this year on the occasion of the Southeast Asian nation celebrating the 75th anniversary.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers condemn terrorist bombings in Philippines
ASEAN Foreign Ministers on August 29 issued a joint statement condemning the terrorist bombings on Jolo island, Sulu province of the Philippines that left many dead and injured five days ago.
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Japan calls for peaceful settlement of East Sea issue
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on August 28 called on parties involved in the East Sea issue to pursue the peaceful settlement of conflicts based on international law.
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US condemns China’s firing of missiles in East Sea
The US Department of Defence has voiced concern about China’s recent decision to conduct military exercises, including the firing of ballistic missiles around Vietnam’s Hoang Sa Archipelago in the East Sea.
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GMS countries seek to revive tourism
Countries from the Greater Mekong Subregion convened the first Destination Mekong Summit via video conference on August 26 to discuss ways to revive tourism during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
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Vietnam represents an ideal economic partner for Australia: Expert
Vietnam is considered one of the success stories in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and represents an ideal economic partner for Australia, said Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Research Director at the Perth USAsia Centre.
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At least 15 people killed in Philippine blasts
At least 15 people were killed and 75 others wounded in twin explosions that rocked the southern Philippine province of Sulu on August 24, accoring to the latest announcement of the local military and police.
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Japan, Laos to ease travelling restrictions from September
Japan and Laos have agreed to resume travelling between the two nations for long-term residents from September, which has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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