Asia

World 24h: More Asian countries want to join BRICS

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Latest world news 30.6: Experts warn gold prices cannot break through before US-Iran talks; Iraq wants to join BRICS...

Thailand restarts 30 billion USD super project competing in the Malacca Strait

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Thailand wants to build a "land bridge" to transport goods across the peninsula, competing with the Malacca Strait.

Asian imprint at the World Cup and the dream of 2026

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Although they have never won the championship, Asian teams have created big shocks, inspiring journeys in World Cup history.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang in the top natural resort destinations in Asia

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Quang Tri - Agoda assesses Phong Nha - Ke Bang as an ideal natural resort destination, suitable for the healing tourism trend in 2026.

Global billionaire number is increasing rapidly, Asian super-rich may surpass North America

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The number of billionaires in the world currently reaches over 3,100 and is forecast to approach 4,000 by 2031.

IAEA leaders warn of global nuclear arms race risk

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The Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned that the risk of nuclear arms race could increase risks to global security.

Asian aviation falters before crisis, Japan is an exception

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Thanks to owning the world's largest strategic oil reserves, Japan remains stable while a series of regional airlines have to cancel flights due to price storms.

Exemption from Russian oil sanctions expires today, Asia puts pressure on the US

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Some Asian countries are putting pressure on the US to extend the easing mechanism of sanctions against Russian oil, while Europe is showing disagreement.

Vietnam identifies the private economy as the most important growth engine

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The General Secretary welcomed leaders of corporations, thanked the companionship and contributions of international businesses to the socio-economic development of Vietnam.

Prolonged Middle East war, Asian chip industry suffers blows

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The semiconductor industry in Asia is facing the risk of raw material shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

Vietnamese shooting enters a new journey

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The Vietnamese shooting team will start the new year 2026 with the competition program of the 2026 Asian pistol and rifle Championship with the goal of striving to achieve the best results.

U23 Vietnam holds self-determination against U23 Saudi Arabia

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U23 Vietnam is gaining many advantages to win a ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, but it is necessary to emphasize safety in the confrontation with U23 Saudi Arabia.

Vietnam and the Asian film studio dream

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In 2016, when the Hollywood film crew "Kong: Skull Island" came to film in Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh, Quang Binh... at that time Vietnam was expected to be a new film studio in Asia.

Ranking Russia in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025

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Russia ranked 5th in the top 7 most powerful countries in the world in 2025 according to the Asia Power Index.

Asian rich face asset inheritance crisis

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Rich families in Asia face difficulties in transferring assets when the next generation has different ambitions and thinking.