BEIJING: The Three Gorges project, the world's largest hydropower project, has generated over 1.7 trillion kWh of electricity. It marked the 30th anniversary of its construction on Saturday (Dec 14).
VIENTIANE: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea on Thursday (Feb 6) hosted an Official Development Assistance (ODA) seminar in Vientiane under the theme “Review of 30 Years of Korea-Laos Development Cooperation” to mark the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Laos.
Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Sunday (Dec 15, 2024).
BANGKOK: Thai emergency crews have detected signs of life and are racing against the clock to rescue dozens missing in the rubble of a collapsed high-rise building in Bangkok, as relatives gathered at the site to await news of their loved ones.
High-quality economic development and consolidating cooperation with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) are key to Shenzhen’s 6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth target this year.
PHNOM PENH: Senate president Hun Sen has requested South Korean president Yoon Suk-Yeol to consider upgrading Cambodia-South Korea relations to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” within the next three years, as the two countries prepare to celebrate their 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
HONG KONG, Jan. 16 (Xinhua): This year marks the 30th anniversary of the dialogue relations between China and the 10-member Association of South-East Asian Nations (Asean).
PUTRAJAYA: The government has agreed to enhance the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) with the implementation of the Residensi Rakyat Programme (PRR) to provide more conducive affordable housing for the public, says Nga Kor Ming.
The Vientiane Administration Office has announced the temporary closure of the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane from 6 to 7:30am on Sunday (April 21).
CHINA's internet sector is expected to usher in new development opportunities, as the nation further accelerates the construction of a national computing power network and bolsters the indepth integration of cutting-edge digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data and cloud computing with the real economy, said officials, experts and company executives.
CHINA's burgeoning e-commerce sector has played a vital role in bolstering the recovery of consumption, improving people's livelihoods and shoring up the economy as an increasing number of shoppers opt for high-quality and diversified products via online marketplaces, experts said.
China’s burgeoning eCommerce sector has played a vital role in bolstering the recovery of consumption, improving people’s livelihood and shoring up the economy as an increasing number of shoppers opt for high-quality and diversified products via online marketplaces, say experts.
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Health Ministry will study the need to provide influenza vaccination to the public especially for those at risk, says its Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Health Ministry will study the need to provide influenza vaccination to the public, especially for those at risk, says its minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
G RESIDENCE is fast taking shape as a new landmark in the skyline of Alor Setar, Kedah.
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China is ready to work with Kazakhstan to push forward bilateral cooperation in all fields.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan 15 (Xinhua): China and Brunei have vowed to further develop bilateral relations and deepen and upgrade their cooperation in all sectors.
HANOI (Vietnam/Asia News Network): During his official visit, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin told President Phúc he has every confidence Vietnam will become an upper middle-income country with modern industry by 2030.
BEIJING (China Daily/Asia News Network): President Xi Jinping spoke highly on Wednesday (Sept 14) of China-Kazakhstan friendship and cooperation as he met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the neighbouring country's capital, Nur-Sultan, saying China is willing to work with Kazakhstan to ensure that they are strong supporters of each other's development and rejuvenation.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Jan. 16 (Xinhua): China and Brunei have pledged to further boost political mutual trust and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.