Thailand received on Wednesday its first 200,000 doses of Sinovac Biotech’s CoronaVac, the country’s first batch of coronavirus vaccines, with inoculations set to begin in a few days. Prime Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Uighurs fear betrayal over Chinese vaccines and trade
For five days this month, Jevlan Shirmemmet and other Uighur activists protested outside the Chinese embassy in Ankara, where they demanded to know the whereabouts of missing family members in China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam to consider reopening up economy
VOV.VN - Permanent Cabinet members are evaluating localities’ proposals to come up with important decisions, including reopening up the national economy, when the latest coronavirus outbreak is ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s first batch of COVID-19 vaccine arrives from South Korea
Vietnam received the first batch of 117,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday ahead of the planned rollout of the Southeast Asian country's vaccination programme from next month. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam enjoys trade surplus of nearly US 3 bln as of February 15
Vietnam posted a trade surplus of US$2.76 billion. Only in the first half of February, the country's export revenue hit US$9.94 billion, representing a 2.5% year-on-year increase, according to data ... ( read original story ...)
RCEP offers Vietnam opportunity to expand agricultural exports
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world’s largest trade pact, offers Vietnamese agricultural exporters an excellent opportunity to increase their participation in global value ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines arrests 9 women suspected of planning suicide bombings
The Philippine military said Tuesday night it arrested nine women suspected of planning suicide bombings with links to the Abu Sayyaf terror group leadership. The women were arrested Friday during a ... ( read original story ...)
The Philippines Is a Flashpoint in the U.S.-China Cold War
The Philippines is so crucial because it is where the many subregions of the Indo-Pacific meet. It is a frontline state in the South China Sea, where it has borne the brunt of Chinese pressure over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Regions Push to End State of Emergency as COVID-19 Cases Fall
Regional Japanese governments have requested emergency pandemic measures be lifted ahead of the March 7 scheduled end as new COVID-19 cases trend lower, the country's economy minister said, adding the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Bangladesh agree to maintain enduring relationship
The governments of the United States and Bangladesh have agreed to work together for maintaining an enduring relationship for facing challenges in different sectors. ( read original story ...)