WASHINGTON / PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - The United States announced sanctions against two high-level Cambodian military officials last week, setting off a storm of invectives from Phnom Penh and ratcheting up tensions related to Chinese development aroun...

© Provided by Xinhua Five years on, with the completion of the railroad just weeks away, the natural environment along the China-Laos railway remains as verdant and lush as it was before the earthmovers arrived. by Chanthaphaphone Mix

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 16 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Vietnam confirmed 9,650 new infections of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the highest rise in daily cases since September 26. The national tally now hits 1,045,397 cases while 870,997 patients have recovered. Ho Chi ...

Dhaka [Bangladesh], November 16 (ANI): Indian recurve men's and women's teams entered the finals of their respective events at the Asian Archery Championships 2021 on Tuesday. The compound teams, however, lost in the semi-finals and will now fight fo...

SHARJAH, UAE, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei scored from a spot kick as China came back from one goal down to hold Australia 1-1 in the final round of 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers here on Tuesday. The result lifted Australia to 11 points, five ad...

MACAO -- Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), Tuesday delivered the policy address for the fiscal year 2022, stressing efforts to strengthen the epidemic prevention system and promote the stable recovery ...

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], November 16 (ANI/Xinhua): As the host of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, Cambodia's priority is to enhance multilateralism in order to achieve a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient post-pandemic socio-economic rec...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 16 (ANI/VOVWORLD): At 8.00 pm this Friday, Buddhist temples across Vietnam will toll bells, light candles, burn incense, and pray for those who have died from COVID-19. The event will be held in coordination with a national ...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 16 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Vietnam's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nguyen Phuong Tra has underscored the necessity for promoting negotiation and trust-building efforts among relevant parties in Syria, with ac...

Vientiane [Laos], November 16 (ANI): A China-based company's plans to build a 100-metre statue of the Buddha in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition on the Mekong river bank in Vientiane, Laos has sparked anger among the local citizens as most of them fol...

HANOI, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam reported 9,650 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including 9,641 locally transmitted and nine imported, according to its Ministry of Health. Most of the community cases were detected in southern localities, including 1...

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- As the host of the 13th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, Cambodia's priority is to enhance multilateralism in order to achieve a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient post-pandemic socio-economic recovery, Prime Mini...

PINGXIANG, Guangxi, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- This is Fu Jinrong, a veteran who retired from service in 1983.He returned to his home of Guilin in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region the same year.Over the past 38 years, he came to Pingxiang ever...

by Chanthaphaphone Mixayboua, Zhang Jianhua VIENTIANE, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- The world was a very different place five years ago when work began on the China-Laos railway. Much has changed since then, in almost every walk of life. But five years on, wi...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Since the commencement of the China-Laos Railway construction in December 2016, a number of Lao local talents, pursuing their professional development on the railway, have grown into railway engineering masters.Khamphiw...

VIENTIANE -- The Lao People's Revolutionary Party leadership has resolved that Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will lead other senior officials in the first trip on the Laos-China railway from Lao capital, local daily Vientiane Times reported on Tu...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Lao People's Revolutionary Party leadership has resolved that Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh will lead other senior officials in the first trip on the Laos-China railway from Lao capital, local daily Vientiane Ti...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 15 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Vietnam recorded 8,176 new COVID-19 cases in 57 localities on Monday, according to the Health Ministry. Ho Chi Minh city continued to report the highest number of new infections (1,165), followed by An Gia...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 15 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Quang Nam province, home to tourist hotspot Hoi An, will welcome two charter flights carrying over 400 American tourists under a vaccine passport program this week, according to VnExpress. They will stay a...

BEIJING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday met with Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen via video link, and promised that China will continue to provide support and assistance within its capacity to Cambodia for pand...

For attorney Esther Agbaje, the desire to make a difference sealed her case for seeking elective office.'I have always had jobs that were in this space of helping people,' said Agbaje, who worked on human rights cases with the U.S. State Department, ...

HANOI, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 8,616 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, including 8,603 locally transmitted and 13 imported, according to its Ministry of Health. Most of the community cases were detected in southern localities, i...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government has issued a notice, easing anti-COVID-19 restrictions by allowing schools and educational institutes across the country to resume face-to-face teaching and learning. Under the notice signed on Sunday...

Photo: Pixabay/zhuwei06191973By Xu XiaodongDo a search Google on the South China Sea and likely as not you'll encounter far more links about South China Sea "disputes" rather than "cooperation." This shows that for most people disputes are the main f...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- As the number of the COVID-19 cases keep rising in Laos, the government has announced an extension of COVID-19 restrictive measures until further notice. Deputy Head of the Prime Minister's Office Thipphakone Chanthavon...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Lao health authorities are advising people with COVID-19 who have mild or no symptoms to self-isolate at home instead of going to hospital, but stresses that they should follow the rules on COVID-19 control laid down by...

Taipei [Taiwan], November 14 (ANI): Amid China's increased military threats in the South China Sea, Taiwan has reportedly deployed one of its two most advanced submarines in naval drills near the Spratly Islands in the sea. Taiwan sent Hai Lung subma...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 14 (ANI/VOVWORLD): From 4 pm on Saturday to 4 pm on Sunday, Vietnam recorded 8,176 new COVID-19 cases, of which 13 were imported and 8,163 were recorded domestically, down 288 cases compared to the previous day. The number o...

HANOI, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam recorded 8,176 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, including 8,163 locally transmitted and 13 imported, according to its Ministry of Health. Most of the community cases were detected in southern localities, i...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - Taiwan resident Freddy Lim has noticed his homeland has gotten an unusual amount of high-profile attention from other countries. Over the past four months, officials from two European countries, the European Parliament and...

A win points the Packers in the right direction entering the second half Wes Hodkiewicz Jeff from Wentzville, MODaniel from Allen, TX: "...can he (Wes) now see all obstacles in his way?"Spoff: "Another classic set-up by Wes, just to annoy me."Me: So...

NFC rivals meeting for eighth time in last eight years Mike Spofford GREEN BAY - Davante Adams had the line of the week when it comes to the Packers facing the Seahawks."It kind of feels like a division game for me, honestly," the All-Pro receiver s...

Rodgers also added to injury report (toe) with no game-status designation The Green Bay Packers have activated QB Aaron Rodgers and CB Isaac Yiadom (YEAH-dum) off the reserve/COVID-19 list and released LB La'Darius Hamilton. General Manager Brian Gu...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- All the 10 China-Laos railway stations in Laos have concluded their debut shows, the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) told Xinhua on Friday.According to the LCRC, a joint venture based in Lao capital Vientiane in cha...

HANOI, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam reported 8,497 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, including 8,481 locally transmitted and 16 imported, according to the Ministry of Health. Most of the community cases were detected in southern localities, including 1,...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 13 (ANI/VOVWORLD): Vietnamese Ambassador to the UN Nguyen Hong Thao has become a member of the UN International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 term. Ambassador Thao was re-elected on Friday at the 76th UN General Ass...

New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI/ThePRTree): The song that initially gained popularity 'Are You Ok?' has now garnered more than One Billion views within a few months of its release. The song is sung by Cambodian top singer Miss Ton Chanseima and h...

Spadoni recently wrapped up his 12th year as the defensive coordinator for Amherst. The Packers have announced that Doug Spadoni of Amherst High School in Amherst, Wis., has been named the Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week.Spadoni rece...

Nobody said life was fair Mike Spofford Joe from Swansea, ILYou brought this up, so I'm curious: What chips come out of that vending machine on I-55? I'm partial to Cheetos or Combos myself, but that's likely due to my Wisconsin roots. What's your p...

De’Vondre Campbell, Krys Barnes leading defense’s strong charge Wes Hodkiewicz GREEN BAY - There were just five yards separating Darrel Williams and the Packers' end zone when Krys Barnes came charging into the flat this past Sunday in Kansas Ci...

All-Pro tackle David Bakhtiari is doubtful to play vs. Seattle Wes Hodkiewicz GREEN BAY - Packers defensive lineman Kenny Clark (back) and cornerback Eric Stokes (knee) are both questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle.Receiver Equanimeous St....

A scathing critique of Australia's foreign policy by former Labor PM Paul Keating has caused shockwaves Down Under. But he is correct to highlight the folly of the hardline attitude towards China and disrespect shown to France.On Wednesday, the forme...

Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, had a telephonic conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa during which he emphasised Washington's commitment to work closely with Japan and other allies t...

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon, onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump, charging him with contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot...

Cambodia on Friday angrily condemned a U.S. decision to sanction two senior military officials over a contentious naval base, accusing Washington of showing 'utter contempt' for its sovereignty.The U.S. Treasury Department this week announced it was ...

Hanoi [Vietnam], November 12 (ANI/VOVWORLD): From 4 pm on Thursday to 4 pm on Friday, Vietnam recorded 8,982 new COVID-19 infections, according to the Ministry of Health. 6 cases were imported and 8,976 cases were recorded domestically in 56 province...

VIENTIANE, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- All the 10 China-Laos railway stations in Laos have concluded their debut shows, the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC) told Xinhua on Friday. According to the LCRC, a joint venture based in Lao capital Vientiane in ch...

HANOI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam will target a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 6 and 6.5 percent in 2022, the country's top legislature said. The target, as part of the socio-economic development plan for 2022, was approved on Friday...

HANOI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam reported 8,982 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, including 8,976 locally transmitted and six imported, according to its Ministry of Health. Most of the community cases were detected in southern localities, including 1,3...

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Appeal Court of Cambodia on Friday reduced prison sentences for union leader Rong Chhun and six other activists, a court's spokesman said. Chhun, president of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions and a member of c...

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): India and Vietnam on Friday reviewed the recent developments in Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and also agreed to enhance their bilateral cooperation in line with India's Indo-Pacif...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 12 (ANI): For the first time South Africa, Vietnam and UAE will be participating in the Bengaluru Tech Summit - 2021 (BTS-2021) which will be held from November 17-19. Dr. CN Ashwatha Narayana, the Karnataka Mi...

Washington [US], November 12 (ANI): Actor Jackie Chan's upcoming martial arts comedy titled 'Ride On' has wrapped up the production on Thursday. Variety obtained inside pictures of the wrap-up party where a teary-eyed Chan could be seen congratulatin...

HANOI, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam has hit the grim milestone of 1 million COVID-19 cases amid a new resurgence of infections, testing the Vietnamese government's determination on reopening the economy with flexible adaptation to the pandemic. With 8...