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ASEAN, WB cooperate in monitoring AEC
17/05/2012 | 18:51:17
The World Bank will provide advisory services to ASEAN to strengthen its capacity to monitor progress towards achieving the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015.
ASEAN launches fund to upgrade infrastructure
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially launched its largest financing initiative, the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF), on May 3 in the Filipino capital Manila , on the sidelines of the ASEAN Development Bank’s (ADB) 45 th Annual Meeting.
NLD party wins 43 seats in Myanmar’s by-elections
The National League for Democracy (NLD) in Myanmar, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, won 43 of 45 parliamentary seats in Apr. 1 by-elections, according to the final official result announced by the Union Election Commission on Apr. 3.
Thailand, Cambodia start military reduction at border
03/07/2009 | 17:05:00
Thailand and Cambodia started to reduce the number of military personnel deployed along the shared border on July 3 to ease tension between the two neighbouring countries, said Thailand’s News Agency (TNA).
Singapore-based carrier launches flight to Malaysia
03/07/2009 | 17:02:15
Singapore-based budget carrier Jetstar Asia has launched a daily direct service to Penang in northern Malaysia, marking its 17th destination from Singapore and the fourth Malaysian city.
Asia likely to be the first to get out of recession: ADB
03/07/2009 | 14:29:00
After seeing its recession touching the bottom this year, Asia is likely to be the first to climb out of the global economic slowdown, said the Asian Development Bank’s Chief Economist.
Indonesia launches domestic-developed rocket into space
02/07/2009 | 21:58:51
The Indonesia Aeronautics and Space Agency (ASA) said the country successfully launched a home-grown rocket into space early on July 2 as part of its plans to send a satellite into orbit in 2014.
Cambodia donates 1.2 million USD to WFP
02/07/2009 | 21:34:00
The government of Cambodian has donated 1.2 million USD to help reduce hunger and malnutrition in their country, according to the NAM news network.
Uncle Ho’s birthday celebrated abroad
A ceremony has been held in Algeria to mark President Ho Chi Minh's birth.
VN-EU business forum
Trade officials has put forward proposals to create a stable legal corridor to facilitate trade activities between VN and EU.
UNESCO recognises Buddhist woodblocks
Woodblocks printed with Buddhist Sutras was officially listed as world heritage by UNESCO on May 16.
VN successfully launches 2nd satellite
VN’s 2nd satellite, the VINASAT-2, has been successfully sent into orbit from Kourou in Guyana, South America.
VN opposes China fishing ban in East Sea
VN opposes the Chinese Department of Fisheries’ ban on fishing in the East Sea, a VN' official has said.
Party Central Committee wraps up 5th meeting
The 5th meeting of the CPV Central Committee has completed its agenda after nine days of sitting.
European literature celebrated in Hanoi
The European Literature Day began in Hanoi on May 11.
Historic collection of books unveiled in Laos
A collection of books on the history of VN and Laos’ special relationship made public in Vientiane on May 10.
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