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Switzerland tightens bank capital, demanding UBS to increase more than 20 billion USD
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Swiss bank UBS has expressed opposition to the Swiss government's proposal related to increasing capital requirements.
World 24h: Risk of earthquakes of over 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days
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Latest world news 23. 4: Gold prices lose momentum as market reverses; Risk of earthquakes of more than 8 degrees in Japan in the coming days...
Vietnam is providing Iran with technical information for cargo ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the Ministry of Construction and related businesses to provide Iran with technical information on Vietnamese cargo ships to pass through Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz: Mine clearance could take up to half a year
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The risk of mines causing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, to be paralyzed for a long time, raises great concerns about security and energy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about the restoration of President Ho Chi Minh statue in Mexico
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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in Mexico is closely coordinating with the Mexican city government to restore the statue of President Ho Chi Minh.
Thailand bans alcohol on election day
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Thailand implements a ban on selling, paying or giving away any alcoholic beverages within 2 time frames related to the 2026 election day.
US does not rule out military measures if diplomacy with Iran becomes deadlocked
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The US affirms diplomatic priority in approaching Iran, but warns that military options remain open if upcoming negotiations do not reach an agreement.
US continues to attack ship suspected of drug trafficking, 2 people killed
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The US military on February 5 announced the attack on another ship suspected of drug trafficking in the Pacific region.
China launches economic blow in response to Panama
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China asks state-owned enterprises to stop new projects in Panama, tensions escalate around the strategic canal.
Cold air coincides with the occasion of Ong Cong Ong Tao causing rain and severe cold
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Extremely strong cold air is pouring down right before the Ong Cong Ong Tao holiday, ending the warm spring temperature and leading to rain and severe cold.
Russia accelerates nuclear power plant construction in Europe
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The first batch of concrete poured into the foundation of the Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary affirms Russia's position in the global nuclear energy sector.
President Trump criticizes New START, calls for new nuclear treaty
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President Trump called on nuclear experts to build a new, more modern agreement to replace the New START treaty.
Russia puts pressure on many directions, cuts off traffic and energy routes in Ukraine
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Russian forces attacked transportation and energy facilities serving the Ukrainian army, along with enemy forces' gathering and deployment areas at 148 locations.
Unexpected forecast for gold prices in 2026
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International financial analysts have made a surprising forecast for gold prices in 2026.
Cambodia criticizes Thailand for spreading false information about the incident of shooting by mistake across the border
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Thailand and Cambodia issued conflicting statements regarding the incident of a 40mm grenade falling near a Thai base.
Russia accuses Europe of disrupting peace talks with Ukraine
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Russia updates developments on the 2nd working day of the trilateral talks with the US and Ukraine to find a solution to untie the knot in the conflict.
China produces the world's largest "air cylinder"
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China has successfully developed the world's largest air compressor, exceeding the 100MW mark.
World 24h: Typhoon Basyang accelerates, forecast to strengthen further before entering the East Sea
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World news 5.2: Russia surprised by US oil and gas sanctions; Typhoon Basyang accelerates, forecast to strengthen further before entering the East Sea...
Investment gold demand exceeds jewelry gold demand in China for the first time
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2025 marks the first time that investment gold demand exceeds jewelry gold in terms of the whole year scale in China.
UAVs flood aviation exhibitions in Russia
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More than 200 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) and civil aviation companies from Russia, China, Iran and Belarus were present at the aviation exhibition in Russia.
