Three leaders met in Istanbul as Italy leads efforts to curb irregular migration from Libya and Ankara balances between Tripoli and eastern Libya.
US imposes 20% reciprocal tariff on Vietnam: trade ministry
The U.S. has adjusted reciprocal tariffs for 69 countries and territories, of which the rate for Vietnam has been reduced from 46% to 20%.
Vietnam PM pushes to complete Long Thanh, nation’s largest airport, by 2025
Vietnam's Long Thanh Airport project is back on track and expected to be largely completed in 2025, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh says.
Flooding leaves 14 dead, missing in Vietnam’s Dien Bien
HANOI (Reuters) -Flooding triggered by heavy rain has left at least 14 people dead or missing in Vietnam's northern province of Dien Bien, state media reported on Friday. Floodwater rose quickly on ...
Philippines secures $700-M WB loan for climate resilience
The World Bank (WB) has approved a $700-million loan to the Philippine government to boost the climate resilience of 18 million families, particularly in poverty-stricken areas highly vulnerable to ...
Inspired by Trump, an Insurgent Far-Right Party Wants to Make Japan Great Again
Japanese politics is different in many ways, but in one, it’s having what appears to be an analogous moment: “Honestly speaking, we hadn’t expected our party would gain this much support,” said Sohei ...
Bangladesh: Student leader arrested on extortion charge
Bangladesh police on Friday arrested a student leader on extortion charges, nearly a week after taking into custody five of his comrades, including two prominent figures of Students against ...
UK advises against travel to parts of Pakistan
Britain's foreign ministry on Friday has advised against all but essential travel to parts of Pakistan following reporting of a threat to high-end hotels in Karachi.
India build slender lead to leave fifth Test evenly poised – as it happened
England face India in the fifth Test at The Oval - follow live scores, radio commentary, video highlights and updates.
New anti-dumping measures cleared to shield Sri Lankan producers
Sri Lanka’s parliamentary committees on trade and public finance have jointly approved new regulations aimed at protecting local industries from unfair trade practices and sudden imports, officials ...