Japan to collect details on second DPRK-USA summit

The Japanese government is working to collect detailed information related to the recently concluded second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has said.
Japan to collect details on second DPRK-USA summit ảnh 1Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (Source: AFP)

Tokyo (VNA) – The Japanese government is working to collect detailedinformation related to the recently concluded second summit between US PresidentDonald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader KimJong-un, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has said.

In a press conference on February 28afternoon, Suga affirmed that Japan continues coordinating with the US in seekingsolutions to denuclearisation, ballistic missiles, and Japanese abductees.

Japan will maintain its close relationshipwith the US, he stressed.

Regarding a phone call between JapanesePrime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Trump, Suga stated that both sides arearranging an appropriate time for the phone call.

The second DPRK-USA Summit took place inHanoi on February 27-28, during which a number of issues were discussed, but nojoint statement was issued.-VNA
VNA

See more

Semiconductor wire production at an industrial park in former Hoa Binh province (now Phu Tho province). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam’s GDP growth impressive amid global headwinds: Chinese media

It said with these results, the Vietnamese Government still has ample room to adjust monetary policy, unleash market vitality, and push ahead with institutional reforms. This, the paper noted, could enable Vietnam to achieve double-digit economic growth during the 2026-2030 period.

A voter casts her ballot in the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Myanmar begins second round of general election

This is the first election in Myanmar since the military government assumed power five years ago. A total of 57 political parties are participating in the election, including six parties running nationwide, with around 5,000 candidates vying for seats in the parliament.

A healthcare worker performs a swab test on a patient during influenza symptom screening at a community health centre in Banten, on January 7, 2026. (Photo: antaranews.com)

Indonesia reports first death related to so-called super flu

Yovita Hartantri, head of the New and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases Team at Hasan Sadikin Regional Hospital in Bandung, said the hospital treated 10 patients with influenza A subclade K between September and November last year. The patients exhibited a range of symptoms, with at least three developing severe complications.

Thailand enters technical deflation: Expert

Thailand enters technical deflation: Expert

Associate Professor Thanavath Phonvichai, President of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting, attributed the current bout mainly to lower production costs, particularly cheaper fuel and persistently low agricultural prices.

Indonesia spots four Sumatran tigers at national park

Indonesia spots four Sumatran tigers at national park

Camera traps installed in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park of Indonesia have recorded four individual Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae), providing strong evidence that the conservation area's ecosystem remains well preserved.