Quang Nam (VNA) – Leaders of the central province of Quang Nam and the Lao neighbouring province of Sekong will meet in the second quarter of this year to discuss specific cases of illegal migrants and marriage along the shared border. The information was released during a … [Read more...] about Quang Nam, Laos’ Sekong province to deal with illegal migration, marriage
Koreas to open hotline between leaders Friday
"The hotline between the leaders will be connected tomorrow and working-level officials will conduct a trial call," presidential spokesman Kim Eui-keyom said Thursday. The two Koreas have agreed that President Moon Jae-in and North Korea leader Kim Jong-un will hold telephone … [Read more...] about Koreas to open hotline between leaders Friday
Earthquake leaves two dead, over 300 buildings damaged in Indonesia
Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman of the natural disaster management agency, said on April 19 that up to 316 houses, four mosques and two school buildings were devastated, while 2,104 people have fled home to evacuation centres. Indonesia is prone to earthquakes as the country lies … [Read more...] about Earthquake leaves two dead, over 300 buildings damaged in Indonesia
Vietnam, Myanmar look towards US$1 billion in two way trade
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and State Counselor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi agreed to further deepen bilateral trade and investment on win-win basis towards achieving US$1 billion or higher in two-way trade during their talks in Hanoi on April 19. PM Nguyen Xuan … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Myanmar look towards US$1 billion in two way trade
Plastic waste – serious threat to environment
A pile of garbage in Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – US Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Mary Tarnowka has called for actions to improve public awareness of plastic waste as well as measures to reduce and recycle plastic … [Read more...] about Plastic waste – serious threat to environment