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HANOI – VIETNAM has rejected China’s “unilateral decision” to ban fishing in disputed areas of the South China Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said in a statement posted on the government’s website. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development rejected China’s decision claiming it is under Vietnam’s sea territory and directed provinces and cities to encourage fishermen …

The Health Minister’s proposal is aimed at gradually restoring economic and social ties. The proposal was provisionally approved by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at a meeting on foreign policy on May 7, according to Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman for the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). “The prime minister and agreed Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul,” said Dr Taweesin. “However, …

A video showing the throw out of the body of Indonesian ship crew into the sea from a Chinese fishing ship, viral on social media. One of the South Korean television media broadcasted the video and was disseminated by South Korean Youtuber, Jang Hansol in his channel ‘Korea Reomit’. The video that shows a body of Indonesian ship crew thrown …

The pandemic virus has challenged medical researchers in stepping up to new strategies to combat COVID-19. One of these is the “Stem cell treatment, also known as regenerative medicine, uses stem cells or their variants to facilitate the healing process to diseased, damaged, or wounded tissue. It is the next step of organ transplantation which uses cells that are small …

MANILA – Presidential spokesman Harry Roque reiterated on Thursday that Taiwan is part of China despite mounting protest from Taiwan. The remark drew “strong dissatisfaction and high regret” from Taipei. Roque stood by his position saying the Philippines, like many countries in the world, consider Taiwan as part of China. “We have always had one position with this regard, together …

PHNOM PENH – Up to 130 factories in Cambodia have suspended operations due to massive decline in sales brought upon by Covid-19 pandemic. Labour Ministry secretary of state and spokesman Heng Sour said in a press conference most of these garments are being exported to European countries and the United States as its major markets. “Cambodia has yet to receive …

Two Chinese nationals have been nabbed for selling contraband including adult sex toys and hemp oil worth millions of baht. The pair were arrested at a commercial building in Bangkok’s Bang Khunthian district. Thailand’s Action Taskforce for Information Technology Crime Suppression (Tactics) yesterday named the suspects as Mr. Li Mingfan and Mr.Zhang Chao Wei. Police seized large quantities of masks; hand sanitizer …

SINGAPORE – Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan reassured his Chinese counterpart that Singapore will continue to look after the well-being of the migrant workers, including the necessary medical care. Dr Balakrishnan spoke to Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi over the phone yesterday and they expressed appreciation for the mutual support and effective collaboration between Singapore and China during this pandemic. …

As many countries struggle in their fight against the Coronavirus, many are complaining over sub-standard medical supplies. Germany, Belgium, and Holland have been the latest countries to reject Chinese-manufactured medical supplies, after the quality of the goods was found to be sub-standard. Protective masks are one of the key personal protective equipment (PPE) in efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. …

United Arab Emirates (UAE) who is facing the Corona Virus (COVID-19) also provide assistance to friendly countries. Indonesia is one of the countries that was given assistance by the UAE. On Monday, April 27, 2020, the UAE dispatched a plane carrying 20 tons of medical supplies for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in Indonesia. This equipment is expected to …