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Lao ambassador to Germany spotlights ASEAN’s solidarity, cohesion
ASEAN’s prominent achievements in recent times have helped promote intra-bloc solidarity, and comprehensive cohesion and cooperation in all fields, contributing to maintaining stability, peace and development in the region.
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RoK to export paprika to Vietnam
The Republic of Korea said on August 10 that it has completed negotiations with Vietnam to export paprika, a type of bell pepper, to the Southeast Asian country.
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Thailand expected to return to normalcy
A panel under Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration on August 7 approved proposals for a return to normalcy in the country by allowing schools, sports stadiums, public transport and meals on flights.
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Thai economy worst-hit by COVID-19 in ASEAN+3: AMRO
Thailand's economic growth is likely to fall 7.8 percent, the biggest projected drop in the region, due to the impacts of COVID-19 on the tourism and service sectors.
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Speech by Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh at ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh delivered a speech while chairing an ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony marking the 53rd founding anniversary of the association in Hanoi on August 7.
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Japan to promote trade document digitalization platform to ASEAN
The Japanese Government plans to promote a platform to member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for digitalizing all trade-related documents.
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One Vietnamese injured in Beirut deadly
A Vietnamese citizen was injured in the two explosions in Lebanon’s Beirut capital on August 4, Vietnamese Ambassador to Egypt and Lebanon Tran Thanh Cong confirmed.
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ASEAN – success story of regional cooperation
The 53-year history of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has proved that a united grouping with close linkages and combined national and regional interests will be able to maintain its central role.
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Singapore researchers create "electronic skin"
Singapore researchers have developed "electronic skin" capable of recreating a sense of touch, an innovation they hope will allow people with prosthetic limbs to detect objects, as well as feel texture.
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Malaysia launches credit programme to promote consumer spending
The Ministry of Finance of Malaysia has launched a credit programme worth 750 million RM, aiming at boosting consumer spending in the country as one of initiatives under the Economic Recovery Plan.
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Vietnam, Cambodia exchange border topographic maps
Vietnamese and Cambodian officials exchanged border topographic maps at 1:25,000 scale at Moc Bai international border gate, the southern province of Tay Ninh on August 1.
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Malaysia rejects China’s claim to maritime features in East Sea
The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the United Nations on July 29 sent a note verbale to the UN Secretary General, saying China’s claim to the maritime features in the East Sea has no basis under international law.
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