Keyword: "Asia-Pacific"

The 60th meeting of the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC 60) opened in the central city of Da Nang on September 9, seeking ways to promote Internet safety and development.

Singapore also launched new training programmes for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the first course for Caribbean officials to be held in 2026, and announced an extension of the Singapore-ICAO Developing Countries Training Programme, including 1.8 million USD in scholarships and support over the next three years. ​

The new terminal, powered by advanced automated systems, will significantly enhance processing capacity, optimise operations, and capitalise on emerging opportunities as travel demand continues to surge in the coming decades.

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to building and strengthening the 5G infrastructure and technological ecosystem both nationwide and across the Asia-Pacific region.

A report by UN Tourism shows that international tourist arrivals reached 1.4 billion in 2024, with Vietnam recording one of the region’s highest recovery rates at 98%, compared to the Asia-Pacific average of 87%.

Deputy Minister Estok underscored Slovakia’s recognition of Vietnam’s international role and praised bilateral coordination in supporting each other’s candidacies for international organisations.

Thailand has hosted the much-anticipated “Das Treffen 9” event, a gathering of Porsche enthusiasts, at IMPACT Speed Park in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi.

The Philippines on November 13 ordered evacuations ahead of Typhoon Usagi, while the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) sought 32.9 million USD in aid for the country after storms that killed more than 150 people.

Vietnam's cooperation with the Francophone community has continued to develop positively. The Francophone community values Vietnam's role and contributions, viewing the country as a model for socio-economic development and a central focus in Francophone cooperation activities in the Asia-Pacific region.

The robot team from Hong Kong (China) was crowned the champion of the ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2024 (ABU ROBOCON 2024), held in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city on August 25.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on July 25 had a meeting on the sidelines of 57th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM-57) and relevant meetings in Laos.

Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been listed as emergers in the Asia-Pacific region in the first Inclusive Cities Barometer recently released by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Vietnam’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has spoken highly of UNICEF’s support for the nation in protecting and promoting children’s rights, particularly those related to education, health care, nutrition, and vaccination.

Representatives of Vietnam presented the country’s relations with Italy and the Asia-Pacific region’s growing importance, while attending a hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies on April 10.

Workplace well-being is on an “upward trajectory” throughout Asia-Pacific, with Vietnam (65.09) leading the region, according to a recent study by Asia's largest mental health care company Intellect.

There is no need to fly to Europe for a one-of-a-kind, sophisticated experience; even in the Asia-Pacific region, there are numerous destinations that will astonish and excite you.

The recently released 2024 Asia-Pacific investor intentions survey by CBRE shows that the real estate market of Vietnam ranks second among the top three preferred emerging markets, following India and preceding Thailand, in the region.

Vietnamese Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defense of Ireland Micheál Martin agreed on orientations and measures to strengthen the relations between the two countries in the time ahead, during their talks in Ireland on February 29.

Cobra Gold, one of the Asia-Pacific region’s largest and longest-standing multinational military exercises, kicked off on February 27 on Thailand’s east coast, with the participation of 9,590 military personnel from 30 countries.

Vietnam’s aviation market is expected to fully recover in late 2024, closely tied to the positive trajectory of the Asia-Pacific, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).