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Secretary-General of ASEAN receives courtesy call from the Ambassador of Tajikistan to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Permanent Representative of Tajikistan to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a courtesy call from H.E. Ardasher Qodiri, Ambassador of Tajikistan to Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand, and Permanen... Read More


Viet Nam becomes IRENA member

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hoang Long (third to left) and representatives of the IRENA, Ha Noi, December 15, 2025 The announcement was made during the wor... Read More


Viet Nam welcomes 20th millionth int'l tourist for first time

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Certificates and gifts are presented to the 20,000,000th international arrival, Phu Quoc International Airport, An Giang Province, December 15, 2025 - Photo: nhandan.vn The... Read More


Viet Nam among Asia's most notable governance reformers

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Delegates to the policy dialogue, Ha Noi, December 15, 2025 The above figures was released at a policy dialogue jointly organized by the Academy of Public Administration an... Read More


Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to ASEAN Presents Credentials to the Secretary-General of ASEAN

JAKARTA, Dec. 16 -- Ambassador Mariann Ruud Hagen today presented her letter of credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat, officially... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN receives farewell courtesy call from AIPA Secretary General

Jakarta, Dec. 16 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Ar. Siti Rozaimeriyanty Dato Haji Abdul Rahman, outgoingSecretary General of the AS... Read More


Viet Nam unites to tackle noncommunicable diseases

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Minister of Health Dr Dao Hong Lan - Photo: VGP/Kim Anh NCDs - including cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes - are the leading cause of... Read More


Viet Nam to be among world's top 15 trading nations by this year-end

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- The above figure was released at a seminar on solutions for high and sustainable export growth which was held by the Import-Export Department, under the Ministry of Industry... Read More


Viet Nam to break ground, inaugurate 234 projects on December 19

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 16 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs a meeting on preparations for organizing the groundbreaking/inauguration ceremony of 234 projects in celebration of the 14th National P... Read More


Cambodia Supports Strengthened Leadership for Peace amid Thailand's Aggression

Phnom Penh,Cambodia, Dec. 16 -- On 15 December 2025, His Excellency Ambassador Keo Chhea, Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations (UN), attended the United Nations Security Council ... Read More