RASSEGNA STAMPA

June 28, 2024_ Xanh SM, Phạm Nhật Vượng's electric taxi company, has rapidly expanded its presence in Vietnam in just over a year. With over 30,000 electric taxis operating in 45 provinces and cities, Xanh SM has reached 20% of the technology transportation services market. Be Group, another transportation platform, has signed a collaboration agreement with GSM to facilitate the transition of its drivers to electric vehicles. According to Đầu tư, Be Group has also received a significant investmen...

June 28, 2024_ The Prime Minister of Vietnam recently sent a directive to leaders of ministries, agencies and local authorities to strengthen price management and control measures. This initiative demonstrates the Government's proactive and positive approach in managing the macroeconomic economy. The objective is to stabilize prices and prevent inflation, thus ensuring the country's economic stability. Local authorities are invited to work closely together to effectively implement these measures....

June 28, 2024_ Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has officially raised the travel alert to China, Hong Kong and Macau to the 'orange' level. This decision has raised concerns among tourism operators, who fear a further negative impact on the already fragile sector. Opposition lawmakers have criticized the move, saying it could worsen relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Some citizens have expressed fears about growing political instability under the new administration. The ...

28 June 2024_ In 2024, Singapore citizens will be able to enjoy a total of 115 days of holiday. Among these, there will be six consecutive holiday periods of at least three days each. This increase in vacation days has been welcomed with enthusiasm by the population, who will be able to better plan their leisure and rest activities. The news was reported by news site 工商時報. This change reflects the Singapore Government's commitment to improving the well-being of its citizens by providing more oppo...

June 28, 2024_ Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the country's justice system is working, in reference to Leila de Lima's final acquittal on drug charges. Marcos also said the country should do more than simply file protests against China. Additionally, he announced that he will appoint a new head of the Department of Education (DepEd) by the end of the week. Meanwhile, the Department of Health (DOH) reported an increase in leptospirosis cases during the rainy season. The Watchmen Da...

June 27, 2024_ The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) has reported an increase in leptospirosis cases in recent weeks with the onset of the rainy season. As of June 15, 878 cases of leptospirosis have been recorded, of which 84 were fatal. Between June 2 and 15, 83 new cases were reported, an increase from the 60 cases recorded between May 19 and June 1. All regions except the Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao have seen an increase in cases. Time of the Nation reports that leptospirosi...

June 27, 2024_ The opposition accused the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government of discrimination against Karachi, while the government defended its development projects in the province. Ali Khurshidi, opposition leader, criticized the government for never requesting budget proposals from the opposition and for not starting the K4 water project. PTI's Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi denounced the government's unrealistic claims on health and education sectors. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam...

June 28, 2024_ Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced that Parliament will respond to the resolution of the US House of Representatives. Dar stressed the importance of showing national sovereignty and unity in response to US criticism of Pakistan's elections. The Pakistani government has prepared a draft resolution which will be discussed after the budget procedures. The US resolution called for an independent investigation into alleged election interference i...

June 28, 2024_ Several personalities from various countries visited the representations of North Korea to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the beginning of Kim Jong Il's work at the Central Committee of the Workers' Party. Among the visitors were members of political parties, parliaments, organizations and institutions from countries such as Iran, India, Vietnam, Germany, Belarus, Equatorial Guinea and Ethiopia. During the visits, flower baskets and bouquets were placed in front of images of Kim...

June 27, 2024_ North Korea strongly condemned Ukraine's actions against Russian civilians, calling them inhumane acts. Defense Minister Kang Sun Nam has released an official statement denouncing the violence perpetrated by the Ukrainian army. Additionally, North Korea announced that it had conducted a significant new missile technology test. Among other news, we note the progress in various sectors of the national economy and the celebration of local events. The site kcna.kp reports it. These dev...

27 June 2024_ A serious accident occurred in a jade mine in Hpakant, Kachin State, Myanmar, causing the death of at least two miners. The accident occurred during an excavation operation, when a landslide buried the workers. Rescue operations are underway, but authorities fear that the number of victims could increase. The Hpakant mine is known to be one of the most dangerous in the country, with frequent accidents due to poor working conditions. The website shannews.org reports it. Local authori...

June 27, 2024_ On June 26, 2024, clashes between the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and government forces in Namkham, Shan State, left two civilians dead and four others injured. The clashes occurred during a military operation by the TNLA, which attacked government positions. The TNLA claimed to have taken control of 90% of the Namkham area. According to shannews.org, tensions in the region are rising, with further clashes expected in the coming days. Namkham is a city located in Shan St...

June 28, 2024_ A total of 259 observers from 40 countries and 21 organizations are monitoring the 2024 regular elections of the State Great Hural of Mongolia. Most of the observers, 191, come from member countries of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights deployed an election observation mission composed of experts and long-term observers. The day after the elections, the ODIHR will release a statement with pre...

28 Giugno 2024_ L'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam ha approvato un divieto di guida con qualsiasi livello di alcol nel sangue. I deputati hanno concordato che senza misure rigorose, il rischio di violazioni del traffico e incidenti aumenterà. Questa decisione mira a migliorare la sicurezza stradale e ridurre il numero di incidenti legati all'alcol. La nuova legge rappresenta un passo significativo nella lotta contro la guida in stato di ebbrezza nel paese. Lo riporta il sito di notizie Việt Nam Ne...

June 27, 2024_ Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said BlackRock's possible withdrawal of investments from Malaysia could have negative implications on the country's investment agenda. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has investments in 100 listed companies in Malaysia, with a combined value of about RM27.5 billion. Of this, RM20.5 billion is invested in the Bursa Malaysia stock market and RM7 billion in government and corporate bonds. BlackRo...

27 June 2024_ The Johor Bahru High Court today ordered an increase in the fine in the Pasir Gudang air pollution case. The company P Tech Resources Sdn. Bhd. was ordered to pay RM80,000 for each of the eight administrative charges, totaling RM640,000. Among the violations committed by the company is failure to comply with environmental regulations. The decision aims to strengthen anti-pollution measures and protect public health. Berita Harian reports it. Pasir Gudang is an industrial city in the...

June 28, 2024_ The 21st ASEAN+3 Senior Officials Consultative Meeting on Countering Transnational Crime was held on June 27, 2024, chaired by Photh Sounlinh Keoprasith, Head of the Lao Public Security Department. The meeting was attended by senior officials from China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN member countries, as well as representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat. During the meeting, various topics were discussed, including the implementation of the ASEAN+3 cooperation plan for 2023-2027 and...