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Vietnamese economic diplomacy creates a foundation for sustainable development
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In 2025, Vietnam's economic diplomacy is flexibly deployed in the context of a volatile international economic environment. Vietnam identifies economic diplomacy as an important pillar to maintain a stable foreign environment, expand development space and directly support long-term growth goals.
Pensions in Japan are at risk of falling 20% in the next 30 years
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Faced with pressure from the aging population and shrinking labor force, the Japanese government is promoting pension system reform for the first time in 5 years.
Japan - Korea strengthen ties
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When they first met on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at the end of October last year in South Korea, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on Mr. Lee Jae Myung's visit to Japan. And Mr. Lee Jae Myung quickly made his visit this week.
UK and many countries close embassies in Iran
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Britain, Portugal, New Zealand, Ukraine and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Iran due to concerns about security and the risk of military conflict.
Colombia spends 1.68 billion USD to build a shield against drones
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Colombia launched the drone shield project, which is considered a strategic step to address security threats.
Ukraine seeks energy saves for this winter
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Greece signed a deal with Ukraine on November 16 to supply US-origin liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Ukraine.
Cambodia accuses Thailand of preparing for a new attack
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Border tensions escalated, a Cambodian security source warned Thailand that it is planning a new attack on Pursat province on November 18.
South Korean President's Hands Broken as a Child Worker
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Haunted by industrial accidents, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to reduce the country's unusually high industrial accident rate.
Russia attacks Odesa, 36,500 Ukrainian families lose power
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Damage has spread to ports and energy facilities in southern Ukraine following the Russian attack.
Shy confidence, Europe's aid to Ukraine is at risk of declining
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The EU is considering increasing supervision in Ukraine following the corruption scandal, while worrying that a decline in confidence could affect Europe's aid level.
Corruption scandal lowers Zelensky's support rate by 40%
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Zelensky's support has been revealed to have fallen 40% in just one week after a major corruption scandal involving his trust was exposed.
Forecast of the possibility of new storms and depressions appearing this weekend
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There is no risk of the storm making landfall in the Philippines in the next 3 to 5 days. However, a new low pressure may form between November 21 and November 27.
Indonesia - Australia between cooperation and alliance
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During their visit to Australia last week, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the two countries had successfully concluded negotiations on the mutual Security Treaty. The document will be officially signed by both sides when Mr. Albanese visits Indonesia expected early next year.
Shaping a new vision between Vietnam and the Middle East - Africa region
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The working trip of Politburo member and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on an official visit to Kuwait and Algeria, attending the G20 Summit and bilateral activities in South Africa from 16-24 November 2025, contributed to shaping the future and new vision between Vietnam and the Middle East - Africa region.
Giant waves 35m high detected from super typhoon Pacific
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A 2024 Pacific super typhoon has created waves so large that they can be seen from space.
France begins to be cautious in aiding Ukraine
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France has signaled to tighten control of aid to Ukraine following a series of corruption scandals, in the context of raising many concerns about the risk of budget loss.
US urgent aid of 500,000 USD for Vietnam to overcome the consequences of storms and floods
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The aid follows the $500,000 provided by the US in October to support Vietnam's relief efforts after previous storms.
EU risks being sued by domestic subjects if it seizes Russian assets
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Euroclear - a financial institution based in Europe - suddenly warned that it could sue the EU if forced to participate in the seizure of Russian assets.
Difficulty in achieving a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire this year
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The Finnish president's statement on Russia-Ukraine peace progress shows that the prospect of a ceasefire is still far away.
Reasons why Southeast Asia is a hot spot for fraud, difficult to erase
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Criminal organizations have spent decades building a network from gambling activities to a fraud center model.
