Vietnamese authorities arrested a prominent parliamentary official on suspicion of links to an extortion racket, the ministry of public security said on Wednesday, while a U.N. representative on human rights…
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Myanmar has devised plans to protect and ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens living and working in some northern states, which have seen complex security developments…
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Việt Nam to Help Seek Solutions to Asia-Pacific, UNESCO Issues: Official
As the Vice President representing the Asia-Pacific of the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, Việt Nam will help build consensus and seek appropriate solutions to urgent issues of…
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Việt Nam Hopes for Stronger Relations With Lithuania: PM
by Long Nisayby Long NisayThe Vietnamese Government always treasures and wishes to strengthen its relations with Lithuania, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính told visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis in Hà…
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Sri Lanka’s Economy Not Out Crisis Yet, Says President In Budget Speech
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday presented his government’s 2024 budget, emphasising the need for tough reforms until the full recovery of the cash-strapped island nation’s economy. Although Sri…
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Misplaced Enthusiasm about a BRICS Currency
Toronto, Atlanta (10/11 – 50) As recently as the early 1980s, central bankers around the world could be heard moaning and groaning about having to hold physical gold reserves to…
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Remarkable Turnaround for Sri Lanka’s Tumultuous Economy
London (07/11 – 70) President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the helm of the United National Party (UNP), has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for Sri Lanka’s tumultuous economy, tackling persistent challenges with…
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Laos, Vietnam Vow to Cooperate on Border Security
by Mon Mauby Mon MauThe Lao and Vietnamese border guards have vowed to jointly crack down on smuggling, trade fraud, drug trafficking, illegal weapons and explosive material transactions along their shared border. According to…
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