Hanoi (VNA) - Malaysia on April 1 announced an additional 142 cases ofSARS-CoV-2 infection, bringing the total number of COVID-19 patients in thecountry to 2,908.
Malaysianow has the highest number of novel coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia. TheMalaysian Health Ministry said the country had recorded 45 deaths due toCOVID-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 fromthe disease.
Alsothe same day, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health confirmed 120 more cases ofCOVID-19 and two deaths from the disease. The new cases are local residents,returnees from abroad, including those who came to Indonesia to attendreligious events, and a health worker. The majority of new infections have beenrecorded in the capital city of Bangkok.
Thailand has so far confirmed 1,771 COVID-19 cases, including 12 deaths.
Anothercoronavirus hotspot in Southeast Asia, Indonesia has just announced 149 more COVID-19cases and 21 deaths from the disease. According to Indonesian health officialAchmad Yurianto, the country has recorded a total of 1,677 SARS-CoV-2infections, including 157 deaths and 103 recoveries./.
Russian radio Sputnik has lauded the Vietnamese Government’s prompt response to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, especially its decision to declare a nationwide epidemic and social-distancing order.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and authorities of Vietnam are willing to work closely with the Czech Embassy to support the country and handle issues related to its citizens who are staying in Vietnam amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung on April 1.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on April 1 sent letters of sympathies to European leaders over the COVID-19 pandemic which is developing complicatedly in the continent.
ASEAN must deepen collaboration through platforms such as the ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) to ensure regional responses keep pace with the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
Speaking at the launch of the Indonesia Economic Prospects June 2025 edition on June 23 in Jakarta, Turk noted that Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.9% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Anti-dumping duties will continue to be imposed on producers from China and Japan while those on relevant exporters from the RoK and Vietnam will be terminated, starting from June 23.
A specialist police unit has acquired a fleet of off-road vehicles to help officers navigate rough, unpaved terrain – and flood waters – to respond more quickly to public security incidents.
The pact covers goods, services, investments, intellectual property rights, customs facilitation, competition policy, sanitary and phytosanitary, trade and sustainable development, government procurement and economic cooperation.
The talent programmes mark another milestone in the technical partnership between PETRONAS and the Energy Institute, which focuses on three pillars: promoting decarbonisation and operational excellence through innovative solutions, enabling informed decision-making with expert advice, and nurturing the next generation of energy professionals.
The firefighters found an active blaze at the lorry depot located in the city of Pasir Gudang near the state capital of Johor Bahru, with flames spreading quickly due to strong winds and igniting a neighboring disused oil storage area.
Investigators believe the operation is part of a broader scam network involving romance scams, where victims are lured into fake relationships and persuaded to transfer money.
Ambassadors, Consuls General, along with staff and their families, joined traditional sports and cultural activities of Southeast Asia and performances bearing regional identity, thus contributing to strengthening unity and the ASEAN community spirit in New York.
In his post on social media the same day, Hun Manet said energy companies would be able to import sufficiently from other sources to meet domestic fuel and gas demands in the country.
The forum, which involves global experts and creative leaders from across 14 cultural sectors, aims to expand Thailand’s presence on the world stage through innovation and cultural exchange.
In his article, Oscar Sanchez Serra highlighted President Ho Chi Minh’s founding of the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper on June 21, 1925, which marked the birth of Vietnam's revolutionary press rooted in a bold and far-sighted vision.
Several ASEAN meetings are scheduled to take place in Port Dickson this September, including the Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) for ASEAN Plus Three (APT), the East Asia Summit (EAS), the 15th ASEAN Maritime Forum, and the 13th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum.
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered the urgent implementation of a national policy to crack down on all forms of call centre scams, online fraud, and illegal gambling, which are now considered threats to national security.
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