Philippine army clash with Abu Sayyaf

Six soldiers of the Philippine army were killed and four others were injured during a clash with gunmen of Abu Sayyaf in the southern Basilan province of the Philippines.

Friday, November 10, 2017 10:29

Philippine army clash with Abu Sayyaf ảnh 1

Six soldiers of the Philippine army were killed and four others were injured during a clash with gunmen of Abu Sayyaf in the southern Basilan province of the Philippines (Photo: EPA/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Sixsoldiers of the Philippine army were killed and four others were injured duringa clash with gunmen of Abu Sayyaf in the southern Basilan province of thePhilippines.

According to military sources, manymilitants were crashed and wounded in the fight on November 8 in an isolatedvillage, though the number is yet to be identified. Government security forceswere attacked when they were carrying out a raid in the region.

Abu Sayyaf is an insurgent group inthe Philippines that received sponsorship from Al-Qaeda. The group pledgedallegiance with the self-claimed Islamic State (IS) and is responsible forkidnapping and bombing in the Philippines. It is believed to launch the attackon May 23 in Marawi city, killing over 1,000 people.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteimposed martial law on Mindanao since then and he declared on October 17 thatthe city was fully liberated.-VNA

VNA

#Philippine army #Abu Sayyaf #Basilan province #insurgent group in the Philippines #Islamic State #IS #martial law #vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency Philippines

See more

The study will track around 3,200 Singapore residents to see how symptoms of depression and the severity evolve over time. (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore launches five-year study on depression

22/05/2025 03:16

The study will track around 3,200 Singapore residents, aged between 18 and 75, as they go about their lives to see how symptoms of depression and the severity evolve over time.

Container trucks cross the Tianbao port, a border crossing between China and Vietnam, in Malipo county, Wenshan prefecture, Yunnan province, China May 8, 2025. (Photo: REUTERS)

ASEAN, China conclude talks on upgraded free trade area

22/05/2025 01:31

ASEAN and China are each other’s largest trading partners and key investors, both are supporters of economic globalisation and multilateralism.

A boatman docks on the Samut Prakan side in front of Bangkok Port along the Chao Praya River in Samut Prakan province on April 8, 2025. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand aims to cut US trade gap by 15 billion USD

22/05/2025 00:20

The cut would represent about a third of Thailand’s outstanding 46-billion USD trade surplus with the US last year.

Indonesia freezes 28,000 dormant bank accounts linked to crimes

21/05/2025 23:30

The step was taken to protect account holders and to maintain the integrity of the national financial system. Dormant accounts are those that show no transaction activity over a certain period.

Solar panels. (Illustrative photo: AFP/VNA)

US set to impose steep tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia

21/05/2025 22:27

A top US solar trade group, the Solar Energy Industries Association, said new tariffs would actually harm domestic producers by increasing costs for panel buyers.

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Singaporean Prime Minister announces new cabinet

21/05/2025 21:27

Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Centre, PM Wong described the new cabinet as Singapore’s strongest possible team.

A Lao woman gets a vaccination. (Photo: UNICEF Laos)

Laos unveils toolkit to raise vaccine awareness, boost immunisation rates

21/05/2025 18:17

The new toolkit features animated videos and infographic flashcards covering essential topics such as how vaccines work, post-vaccination reactions, and detailed information about key vaccine-preventable diseases.

Illustrative photo (Photo: straitstimes.com)

Singapore to trial AI system for faster heart disease diagnosis in public hospitals

21/05/2025 16:26

The interpretation of cardiac imaging scans and assessment of coronary artery disease risk will take less than 10 minutes, a process that currently takes two to four hours by radiographers and cardiologists.

A street in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Indonesia acts to curb air pollution in Jakarta

21/05/2025 14:25

According to the State of Global Air 2023 report, Indonesia ranks among the world's top 10 countries with the highest exposure to PM2.5 particles, with annual averages exceeding 30 micrograms per cu.m while the World Health Organidation recommends a threshold of 5 micrograms per cu.m.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra clarifies the cabinet’s decision to shift the budget to fund a new 157 billion THB (4.75 billion USD) economic stimulus plan. (Photo: The Nation)

Thai PM promises to resume cash handout campaign when economy improves

21/05/2025 14:17

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 20 clarified the cabinet’s decision to shift the budget originally allocated for the digital wallet cash handout programme in phase 3 to fund a new 157 billion THB (4.75 billion USD) economic stimulus plan.

Over 3,000 villages in Indonesia have no access to electricity

21/05/2025 12:24

As many as 3,264 villages in Indonesia have not yet received electricity access, affecting the quality of education.

Delegates offer incense at the commemoration. (Photo: VNA)

Cambodia commemorates victims of Pol Pot genocide

21/05/2025 09:36

The National Day of Remembrance has played an important role in promoting national reconciliation and unity within Cambodian society. It helps raise awareness about the atrocities committed under Democratic Kampuchea and contributes to efforts to prevent the recurrence of such brutal and inhumane acts.

Street food restaurants on Banthat Thong Road in Bangkok. (Photo: bangkokpost.com)

Thailand offers new incentives to support SMEs

21/05/2025 02:25

One key measure to support Thai entrepreneurs is an increase in the corporate income tax (CIT) benefits granted to BOI-promoted SMEs, which will now receive a five-year CIT exemption equal to as much as 100% of their investment in enhancing their capabilities and improvements, up from the previous three-year CIT exemption capped at 50% of investment.

Participants pose for a group photo at the special film screening commemorating the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19 in Greece. (Photo: VNA)

Film screening in Greece honours President Ho Chi Minh

20/05/2025 21:33

Together with the recent release of a Greek-language biography of President Ho Chi Minh, the film screening honours the genius leader of Vietnam’s revolution, a national liberation hero, a world cultural icon, and a close friend of all peoples who have fought for peace, national independence, democracy, and social progress across the globe.

Indonesian Minister of Culture Fadli Zon and French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati agree to a memorandum of understanding regarding cooperation in the field of culture, signed in Cannes, France, on May 17, 2025. (Photo: Antara).

Indonesia, France to deepen cooperation in culture

20/05/2025 20:47

Indonesia is committed to bolstering cooperation with France regarding the film ecosystem through partnership with the Centre National du Cinema et de I’image animee (CNC) of France.

At the inauguration of the memorial plaque marking the historic 1957 visit of President Ho Chi Minh to the Czech town of Chrastava (Photo: VNA)

Memorial plaque inaugurated in Czech town to honour President Ho Chi Minh’s visit

20/05/2025 19:40

Ambassador Duong Hoai Nam highlighted the significance of the memorial as both a historical marker and a powerful symbol of enduring friendship between the two countries.

At the inauguration of the department to study Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh (Photo: VNA)

Cuba's University of Havana launches ‘Ho Chi Minh’ Vietnam studies department

20/05/2025 17:18

In her remarks at the launch ceremony on the occasion of the great Vietnamese figure's 135th birth anniversary (1890-2025), Dr Miriam Nicado García, Rector of the university, highlighted the department’s establishment as a testament to the historic relationship between the two peoples.