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Malaysia, RoK hold 8th round of negotiations on bilateral FTA

Seoul, April 9 -- Malaysia and the Republic of Korea (RoK) kicked off their eighth round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on April 8 as they seek to broaden their trade portf... Read More


Thailand, Malaysia coordinate on earthquake relief in Myanmar

Bangkok, April 9 -- Thailand is closely coordinating with Malaysia to deliver humanitarian assistance to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake that struck the country on March 28. Thai Foreign M... Read More


Philippine volcano erupts, spews ash 4,000m into sky

Hanoi, April 8 -- A volcano in the central Philippines erupted early on April 8, sending a towering plume of ash 4,000 metres into the air. Mount Kanlaon, located on Negros Island, is one of the Phil... Read More


Earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Aceh province

Hanoi, April 8 -- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province early on April 8 (local time), according to the country's meteorology, climatology, and geophysics agency... Read More


Hai Duong's tourist arrivals surge during holiday

Hai Duong, April 8 -- The northern province of Hai Duong saw a sharp increase in the number of tourist arrivals to its scenic spots and historical relic sites during the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day ... Read More


Malaysian PM highlights ASEAN's unity amid global economic strain

Kuala Lumpur, April 8 -- The ASEAN Investment Conference 2025 opened in Kuala Lumpur on April 8, on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting (AFMGM). Deliv... Read More


Vietnam eliminates over 189,000 substandard homes

Hanoi, April 8 -- Vietnam has so far replaced 189,243 makeshift and dilapidated homes across the country, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs. Of these, 92,291 houses have been c... Read More


Spanish PM's trip paves way for stronger cooperation with Vietnam

Hanoi, April 8 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's official visit to Vietnam from April 8 to 10, made at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh, is expected to create great... Read More


Chinese customers likely to reduce purchases of Thai apartments

Bangkok, April 8 -- Condo transfers from Chinese buyers in Thailand are expected to remain at less than 40% of foreign transfers for the second consecutive year, as tourism from the nation softens and... Read More


Vietnamese worldwide honour Hung Kings with pride and unity

Hanoi, April 8 -- Vietnamese communities around the globe came together in heartfelt ceremonies to commemorate the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, reaffirming the enduring national trad... Read More