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Iceland offers Vietnam support in renewable energy, fishing
Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson said on 5 November his country would like to support and share its experience with Ho Chi Minh City in producing renewable energy and using high technology for fishing and food processing. Keep reading ...
Vietnam’s agriculture sector heads for lowest growth in five years
Bad weather conditions and a strong competition from other exporters have hampered the usually fast growth of Vietnam’s agricultural sector, officials said. The sector expanded only 2.08 percent in the first nine month, with the annual growth expected to inching up to 2.21 percent, according to ...
Wind, solar power can help Vietnam solve energy problem: experts
Greater energy efficiency and expansion in renewables could help Vietnam meet an expected 7-10 percent increase in power demand each year through 2030, experts said at a recent conference. The country needs to tap into various energy sources, including coal, natural gas, wind, solar and hydropower, ...
No slowdown in foreign investment, says MIC secretary
The task of securing US$6 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during an election year initially seemed daunting, according to Myanmar Investment Commission secretary U Aung Naing Oo. Yet the anticipated slowdown in investment has not materialised. Instead, over the past few months his Yankin office ...
Local officials set policies on advance voting
The process of advanced voting varies significantly at different polling stations throughout Myanmar. In some constituencies, civilians were allowed to vote in advance over the past few days, which is against the rules communicated by the Union Election Commission. Keep reading ...
Myanmar elections: Who are the key players?
Myanmar votes on 8 November. This article introduces the key players. Keep reading ...
Obama plans to visit Laos
United States President Barack Obama plans to visit Laos next year to attend a regional economic summit, making him the first American president to visit that country. Keep reading ...
Poor ‘lack voice’ amid urban growth
Phnom Penh’s lack of a clear master plan for development has hurt its communities and allowed private developers to collude with authorities to push out poorer residents, speakers at a land rights conference said on 4 November. Ee Sarom, executive director of STT said that as ...
Chinese defence boss brings military aid to Cambodia
Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan arrived in Phnom Penh on 5 November accompanied by senior military officials for a four-day official visit aimed at boosting military ties with the Kingdom. Keep reading ...
Indonesia fire haze hit Cambodia last month
Despite the Cambodian government’s uncertainty last month, US satellite imagery has confirmed that haze from Indonesian peat fires that has bedevilled the region did in fact reach Cambodia in October, with haze from local forest fires likely to succeed it as the dry season progresses, ...
