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Vietnam - Thailand: Higher level, more effective, deeper cooperation

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On May 27, General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, began an official visit to Thailand. Immediately after landing at Udon Thani International Airport, General Secretary and President To Lam and his wife, along with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, came to offer incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh at the Ho Chi Minh Presidential Relic Site; and met with the Vietnamese community in Thailand.

World oil prices recover after news of US attacks

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World oil prices fluctuate as US-Iran tensions continue to cast a shadow over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Former CIA official falsely declared his background for nearly 20 years, hiding 300 gold bars at home

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A former senior CIA official, who holds a top-secret security license, is accused of secretly hiding millions of USD worth of gold at his home.

Forecast of the affected area of Typhoon Jangmi

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Typhoon Jangmi has slowed down but is still maintaining its intensity and is forecast to have little chance of making landfall in the Philippines.

US launches new airstrike on Iran

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US launches new airstrike on Iran on the morning of May 28, Vietnam time.

Iran warns US to soon regret blockading the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran warns that no ports in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be safe if the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz.

British Prime Minister declares he does not support blockading the Strait of Hormuz

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that the country will not participate or support any blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia talks about the possibility of selling gas to Europe again

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Russia is ready to supply gas to the European Union (EU) if there is surplus supply.

Australia for the first time has a woman leading a military branch

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The appointment decision marks a major turning point in gender equality in modern Australian defense forces.

Oil tanker avoids the Strait of Hormuz before US blockade

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Oil tankers are staying away from the Strait of Hormuz before the US deploys blockades on April 13.

JICA announces $50 million loan to support Vietnamese businesses

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On April 13, JICA and BIDV held a ceremony to announce loans to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in rural Vietnam.

Russia seizes control of US-linked $700 million business

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A business related to Pennsylvania (USA) has lost control of business operations in Russia.

Hungarian election: In decision, outside of concern

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In name, it is just a normal national general election, but in essence, the parliamentary election on April 12 in Hungary is a turning point, not only for this country but also for the European Union (EU) to a certain extent.

Cuban doctors withdraw from the Caribbean, millions affected

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The wave of Cuban doctors withdrawing from the Caribbean under pressure from the US is putting millions of people in this region at risk of lack of basic care.

The reason for the US blockade of Hormuz, which is currently being blockaded by Iran

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President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - although Iran has tightened it and the US itself wants this route to be reopened.

Saudi Arabia's key oil pipeline 100% restored

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Saudi Arabia has fully restored the capacity of the East-West oil pipeline to about 7 million barrels/day.

Oil prices rise above $100 mark as US blockades Hormuz Strait

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Oil prices surged above $100/barrel as President Donald Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz from April 13.

Russia operates factory in Cuba, activating billion-dollar capital flow

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The fact that Russian businesses are allowed to directly manage production facilities in Cuba marks a major turning point in Russia-Cuba economic cooperation.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.

Mr. Trump orders blockade of Hormuz, warns of destruction of Iranian infrastructure

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After US-Iran talks broke down, Mr. Trump announced that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warning of destroying Iranian infrastructure.