Iran will use money from its energy exports to Iraq to buy coronavirus vaccines from Europe, Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said. ( read original story ...)
Turkey, US in talks to discuss sanctions imposed over S-400s
Turkey and the United States have started talks to form a joint working group to discuss sanctions that Washington imposed on its NATO ally over its purchase of an advanced Russian air defence system, ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, U.S. in talks to form joint working group on S-400s, sanctions: minister
Ankara and Washington have started talks to form a joint working group regarding Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 missile defence systems and the U.S. sanctions stemming from it, Foreign Minister ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Chinese vaccine shipment arrives in Turkey
A first batch of vaccines developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company Sinovac has arrived in Turkey, after a two-week delay. A plane carrying 3 million doses of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, S. Korea Run With Vietnam Coal Plant Despite Climate Vows
Japan and South Korea are pushing ahead with a controversial coal plant in Vietnam and will provide $1.8 billion in loans for the project, despite having announced ambitious pledges to become ... ( read original story ...)
Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch: I learned a lesson of hope in Vietnam War that helps deal with COVID
The coronavirus pandemic has made this a difficult year for millions of people around the world, including my wife and me. Yet we’ve chosen to focus on a simple but deep lesson of hope that I first ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Funds Coal Plant In Vietnam, Risking Green Backlash
Japan approved a plan to help finance a long-planned coal power plant in Vietnam, despite the government’s pledge to curb overseas investments in dirtier technology and cut emissions at home. ( read original story ...)
Top-50 Vietnam brands see value rise 28% in 2020
Total value of Vietnam's top-50 most valuable brands has gone up 28% this year, growing from US$18.8 billion in 2019 to US$26.1 billion in 2020, according to Brand Finance. ( read original story ...)
Palace: Philippines closely monitoring UK variant situation in US
Malacañang on Wednesday said it was "closely monitoring" the situation in the United States, where one state has reported its first case of a new coronavirus variant. "Concerned local officials are ... ( read original story ...)
Travel to Japan during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you're planning a trip to Japan, here's what you'll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)