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Hanoi (VNA) - Malaysia on April 1 announced an additional 142 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, bringing the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country to 2,908. Malaysia now has the highest number of novel coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia. The Malaysian Health Ministry said the country had recorded 45 deaths due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, the Philippines reported 227 more COVID-19 cases and eight deaths. In total, this Southeast Asian nation recorded 2,311 infections and 96 fatalities from the disease. Also the same day, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health confirmed 120 more cases of COVID-19 and two deaths from the disease. The new cases are local residents, returnees from abroad, including those who came to Indonesia to attend religious events, and a health worker. The majority of new infections have been recorded in the capital city of Bangkok. Thailand has so far confirmed 1,771 COVID-19 cases, including 12 deaths. Another coronavirus hotspot in Southeast Asia, … [Read more...] about COVID-19 patients increase in Southeast Asian countries

The government of Thailand has approved a budget of 21.5 billion baht to ensure a rice price at a reasonable level for Thai farmers. The policy is expected to have a negative impact on other export countries, including Vietnam. “Moreover, Vietnam’s scented rice varieties OM 5451 and Dai Thom 8 now have prices very competitive with Thai scented varieties and they are a favorite in the market,” he said. … [Read more...] about Thai policy on rice subsidy is double-edged sword for Vietnam

Vietnam and other member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have pledged to maintain an open market to facilitate trade and investment as well as ensure social welfare amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic. … [Read more...] about ASEAN pledges to keep market open amid COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, Vietnam opposed the new format for the 2020 AFF Women's Championship in the Philippines, which is to be played over two years. The tournament will play its group stage in 2020 and the knockout rounds in 2021. Since Vietnam are among the teams that don’t have to play group matches, they will have nothing to do for the rest of 2020 and the team do not want that to happen. Vietnam Football Federation has demanded that the event is played entirely in 2020. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women drop world football ranking, remain atop Southeast Asia

At the meeting, PM delivered a key note speech on orientations for the partnership and economic cooperation between ASEAN and Australia in the new period, emphasizing that ASEAN-Australia relations are in the best development period after 44 years of consolidation and growth. … [Read more...] about PM lays stress on maritime security at ASEAN-Australia Special Summit