Vietnam jails former deputy foreign minister, diplomats in mass bribery trial
The Vietnamese court jailed 54 people, in one of the country's largest ever bribery cases amid a crackdown on graft.
Fri Jul 28 2023
PM's visit to Vietnam boosts diplomatic, economic, people-to-people ties
Ismail Sabri's visit aims to enhance Malaysia-Vietnam ties in line with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Wed Mar 23 2022
PM pays courtesy call on three Vietnamese leaders, confident of stronger bilateral ties
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob paid a courtesy call on the President of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Presidential Palace this afternoon.
Mon Mar 21 2022
US, China accuse each other of "bullying" nations
Speaking in Hanoi today, Kamala Harris again charged China with bullying its Southeast Asian neighbours.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Vietnam confirms latest virus outbreak is more contagious UK variant
Gene sequencing showed that 12 of 276 newly detected patients are positive with the UK variant, although the source of this outbreak remains unknown.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Vietnam reports nine more COVID-19 infections as outbreak spreads to Hanoi
The new cases brought the total number in the outbreak that began on Thursday to 93 cases.
Fri Jan 29 2021
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco, 53 dead in Philippines
Vietnam was bracing for Typhoon Vamco to make landfall in the country's central coast early on Sunday, as the death toll in the Philippines rose to 53 from that country's deadliest storm this year.
Sat Nov 14 2020
Malaysia firmly believes ASEAN continues to play critical role addressing COVID-19 challenges - Muhyiddin
Malaysia firmly believes that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to play a critical role in addressing challenges brought by the pandemic.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Vietnam ready to evacuate 1.3 million people as typhoon approaches
Typhoon Molave is forecast to make landfall in central Vietnam on Wednesday, with wind speeds of up to 135 kph.
Mon Oct 26 2020
36th ASEAN Summit to be held virtually tomorrow
The summit will be chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also ASEAN 2020 chairman.
Thu Jun 25 2020
COVID-19 among topics discussed by Muhyiddin and Vietnam PM
Collaboration in tackling current and post-COVID-19 challenges were among the topics discussed by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and his Vietnam counterpart.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Malaysia proposes post-COVID19 ASEAN economic recovery plan
Malaysia has proposed that ASEAN formulate an economic recovery plan post-COVID-19 that focuses not only on the financial aspects but also on social safety nets, food security and education.
Tue Apr 14 2020
Trump under fire over expected global climate deal withdrawal
A US withdrawal could deepen a rift with its allies. The US would join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the landmark 195-nation accord agreed upon in Paris in 2015.
Thu Jun 01 2017
PM Najib appeals to Vietnam to allow Simon Rock to return to Malaysia
PM made the appeal to Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the summit here today.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Vietnam PM orders probe after karaoke blaze kills 13
The fire, a rare accident of its kind, has gotten PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc to demand an investigation and punishment for safety violations.
Wed Nov 02 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024