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Thailand to build new bridge to Cambodia

The Thai government is constructing a new bridge to link Chanthaburi province in eastern Thailand with Pailin province in Cambodia, with an estimated cost of 15 million THB (over 430,000 USD).

Philippines reports at least 75 deaths as Typhoon Rai hits

The death toll from Typhoon Rai - the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year - has risen to at least 75

Mexican Party leader: Vietnam’s diplomacy is President Ho’s ideological legacy

General Secretary of the Mexican Labour Party (PT) Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez has stated that Vietnam’s diplomacy is ideological legacy of President Ho Chi Minh, a brilliant diplomat.

Vietnam’s foreign policy leads to success on world stage: UK expert

The importance of strong relationships built on trust, integrity, support and influence has not been underestimated in the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy over the last years...

ASEAN Honour Day held at World Expo 2020 Dubai

The ASEAN Honour Day was held on December 13 with a series of activities, including the opening ceremony and movie video showcasing the region’s diversity, within the framework of the World Expo 2020 Dubai.

Vietnam supports enhanced cooperation between UNSC, AUPSC

Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), has affirmed Vietnam’s backing for efforts to boost effective cooperation

Lao official lauds Vietnam’s open foreign policy

A Lao official has highly valued Vietnam’s open foreign policy of diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations

Vietnam works against heresy development

Respecting and creating favourable conditions for citizens to exercise the right to freedom of belief and religion as well as ensuring equality among religions is the consistent policy of the Party and State.

Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky

At least 100 people were feared dead in Kentucky after a swarm of tornadoes tore a 200-mile path through the U.S. Midwest and South, demolishing homes

Laos records sharp drop in number of new COVID-19 cases

The Lao Ministry of Health announced on December 12 that a total of 1,274 new COVID-19 cases, all community infections, have been recorded in 18 provinces

Thailand’s IT expenditure projected to exceed 25 billion USD in 2022

Thailand's IT spending is expected to grow 6.4 percent annually to 871 billion THB (about 25.85 billion USD) next year with strong growth in enterprise software thanks to continued hybrid work and remote services.