UN chief lauds India for vaccine production as supplies arrive in Myanmar
By Mizzima Sat January 30, 2021 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the vaccine production capacity of India as the “best asset” that the world has today, referring to […]
UN Secretary General follows developments in Myanmar with ‘great concern’
By Mizzima Sat, 30 January 2021 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for restraint in Myanmar, amid reports of rising tensions over the outcome of the November general election, […]
Vietnam’s Cor ethnic people dedicated to protecting the forest
VietReader Thu, January 28, 2021 Located 1,400m above sea level, Ca Dam mountain in Tra Bong District, Quang Ngai Province is home to many rare and precious herbs, plants and animals. […]
Italy provides vital support to Yangon government covid-19 response
By Mizzima Fri, January 22, 2021 YANGON – The Yangon Region Government, Italy and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today marked the contribution of 1 million EURO from […]
Trade outlook between Vietnam, Canada remains bright
Ngoc Thuy Hanoi Times Fri, January 22, 2021 HANOI – Despite unprecedented challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic, bilateral trade turnover in 2020 rose by 6.6% year-on-year to US$5.1 billion. The […]
Vietnam Unique New Year’s Eve the Kho’s New Year of the Kho Mu people.
VietnamReader Mon, January 25, 2021 On January 24, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Tourism (Dong Mo Lake, Son Tay Town, Hanoi City), a program to re-enact the Kho’s […]
Indonesia House pushed to pass indigenous peoples bill after controversial 2020 legislation
A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil The Jakarta Post Mon, January 25, 2021 Representatives of Singkawang, West Kalimantan, wear traditional dress during the National Association of Municipal Administrations (APEKSI) 12th Cultural Parade […]
Myanmar government seeks UNESCO Kayin Don Yein Dance recognition
By Mizzima Mon, 25 January 2021 Photo: MOI Kayin State government is preparing to seek the inclusion of Kayin traditional Don Yein Dance in the UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage […]
Singapore ‘No Boyfriend/Girlfriend’ and ‘Not Married’ face masks designed to avoid unwanted questions
Chau Polly Vietnam Times Sun, January 24, 2021 Photo: wheniwasfour SINGAPORE – As Chinese New Year celebrations draws near amid the worldwide pandemic, a face mask is essential when family […]
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