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Cambodia receives 2.5 mln doses of vaccine from China
05/09/2021
Secretary of State at the Cambodian Health Ministry Youk Sambath received 2.5 million doses of Sinovac vaccine from China on September 4.
Philippines sees fastest growth in over 30 years
Philippines sees fastest growth in over 30 years
09:52 11/08/2021
The Philippine economy posted the fastest year-on-year growth in more than three decades in the second quarters of 2021.
ADB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
ADB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
09:46 11/08/2021
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced it has appointed Yong Ye as its new Country Director for Pakistan, effective immediately.
Cambodia welcomes resumption of COC negotiations
Cambodia welcomes resumption of COC negotiations
16:09 10/08/2021
Cambodian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn said Cambodia welcomes the resumption of negotiations on a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam) as it reflects the commitment of ASEAN and China to maintain regional stability by managing differences as per international law.
UNICEF support rollout of vaccines for children in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu against infectious diseases, cervical cancer
UNICEF support rollout of vaccines for children in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu against infectious diseases, cervical cancer
16:03 10/08/2021
(CPV) - The rollout of vaccines to protect children against cervical cancer, pneumonia, and rotavirus has begun in Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
Pakistan deploys safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines
Pakistan deploys safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines
16:17 09/08/2021
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD500 million loan on August 6th 2021 to help the Government of Pakistan procure and deploy safe and effective coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines and strengthen the country’s capacity to implement its vaccination program.
Malaysia marks 54th ASEAN founding anniversary
Malaysia marks 54th ASEAN founding anniversary
08:18 08/08/2021
Malaysia, one of the six founding nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), virtually celebrated the 54th anniversary of the bloc on August 6.
Regional countries face complicated development of COVID-19
Regional countries face complicated development of COVID-19
11:00 07/08/2021
The Ministry of Health of Cambodia reported another 588 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily number since the start of the pandemic outbreak.
Timor-Leste invests USD47 million to provide safe, reliable water supply, sanitation services
Timor-Leste invests USD47 million to provide safe, reliable water supply, sanitation services
10:15 07/08/2021
(CPV) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Timor-Leste have signed a USD47 million loan to help provide safe, reliable, and affordable water supply and sanitation services to about 62,000 people living in Lospalos, Viqueque, and Same.
UN Secretary General, Malaysia welcome ASEAN
UN Secretary General, Malaysia welcome ASEAN's appointment of envoy to Myanmar
17:20 06/08/2021
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed ASEAN's decision to appoint Brunei Second Foreign Minister Erywan Yusof as their special envoy to Myanmar.
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