Trump rejects Puerto Rico storm toll of 3,000 as Democrat plot
September 14, 2018 | 11:07
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Sep 13) rejected the official death toll from last year's Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, saying it had been inflated to almost 3,000 as part of a ploy to make him look bad.
Hong Kong braces itself for Super Typhoon Mangkhut, the strongest tropical storm in decades
September 14, 2018 | 10:37
Hong Kong was on Thursday (Sep 13) preparing for Super Typhoon Mangkhut, predicted to make landfall this weekend. It may be the strongest ever tropical storm to lash the city in decades, the Xinhua news agency reported.
WEF on ASEAN wrapped up with pledges on digital growth
By Thanh Tung
September 13, 2018 | 17:00
The WEF on ASEAN has been rounded off this afternoon, with ASEAN member states committing to cement digital co-operation in service of further regional growth.
Asia has strong fundamentals in place for excellent growth: WEF
September 13, 2018 | 16:56
Asia has strong fundamentals for long-term growth despite trade tensions, dollar strengthening and demographic challenges casting a shadow on the outlook for strong global growth.
'Spiderman' migrant hero becomes French citizen
September 13, 2018 | 14:21
The migrant hero nicknamed "Spiderman" for saving a child hanging off a balcony by scaling a Paris apartment block with his bare hands has become a French citizen, according to a government decree.
Cancer to kill 10 million people in 2018 despite better prevention
September 13, 2018 | 11:29
Cancer will kill nearly 10 million people this year, experts said Wednesday (Sep 12), warning the disease's global burden continues to rise in spite of better prevention and earlier diagnosis.
Social media should have 1 hour to remove terror propaganda: EU
September 13, 2018 | 11:23
The European Union proposed steps on Wednesday (Sep 12) to compel social media and websites to remove "terrorist" propaganda within an hour of receiving the order from authorities.
Putin proposes Russia, Japan agree historic peace deal
September 13, 2018 | 11:19
President Vladimir Putin suggested Wednesday (Sep 12) Russia and Japan sign a peace deal "without any preconditions" by the end of the year, a historic proposal to try to solve a territorial dispute after decades of deadlock.
Unity key to protecting ASEAN from US-China trade conflict
By Thanh Tung
September 13, 2018 | 09:16
Further sharpening the ASEAN unity and economic integration will be key to keeping the regional economy out of negative impacts caused by the US-China trade tensions.
Mekong leaders envision a shared and prosperous future for the region
By Thanh Tung
September 13, 2018 | 09:11
At the World Economic Forum on ASEAN on September 11-13, top leaders of the five member countries of the Mekong region, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar, affirmed their commitment to shared prosperity and peace.
Putin says Russia and China to reduce use of dollar in trade
September 12, 2018 | 11:40
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday (Sep 11) said that Moscow and Beijing plan to use their own national currencies more often in trade deals as Russia's relations with the West deteriorate.
50 killed as Indian bus plunges into valley
September 12, 2018 | 11:37
Fifty people died in southern India on Tuesday (Sep 11) when a bus taking pilgrims from a temple plunged into a valley, an official said, in the latest horrific crash on the country's roads.
German strike plunges Ryanair into fresh turmoil
September 12, 2018 | 11:33
Thousands of Ryanair passengers faced travel disruption Wednesday (Sep 12) as German pilots and cabin crew walked off the job, in the latest flare-up of a bitter Europe-wide battle for better pay and conditions.
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