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Extreme heat from Super-El Niño threatens hundreds of thousands

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:18:16 GMT

SINGAPORE: Extreme heat linked to this year's "super-El Niño" could cause up to 451,000 additional deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab.

The report said the number of extremely hot days could rise by 44 percent compared with normal years.

Nigeria is expected to record the highest number of additional heat-rel

Solaryaan Launches AIO Series All-in-One Hybrid Inverter and Battery Storage Solution in Vietnam with Its Top-Performing Channel Partners

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:13:47 GMT

VMPL

Da Nang [Vietnam], September 29: Solaryaan, an emerging Indian clean energy technology company, launched its AIO Series, an All-in-One Hybrid Inverter and Battery Storage Solution, in Vietnam in the presence of its top-performing channel partners from across India. The system combines a hybrid inverter and lithium-ion battery storage in a single unit and is available in configurations ranging from 3 kW to 10

Green Asia Impex Limited Revises IPO Closing Date to October 01, 2026; Revises Price Band to 84 -89 per Equity Share

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:16:45 GMT

PNN

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: Green Asia Impex Limited, an agri-processing and export company engaged primarily in frozen shrimps and dried chillies, has revised the price band for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to 84-89 per Equity Share. The Company has also extended the closing date of the issue to October 01, 2026.

The IPO opened for subscription on September 24, 2026, and the Equity

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW-MEN'S REGU-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:46:59 GMT

(260929) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tanaphon Sapyen (L) and Kritsanapong Nontakote of team Thailand celebrate during the men's regu gold medal match of sepaktakraw between team Thailand and team Malaysia at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW-WOMEN'S DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL MATCH

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:16:26 GMT

(260929) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 29, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Nguyen Thi Thu Trang (top) of Vietnam competes during the women's double gold medal match of sepaktakraw between Jean Marie Sucalit/Abegail Sinogbuhan of the Philippines and Nguyen Thi Thu Trang/Nguyen Thi Khanh Ly of Vietnam at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 29, 2026. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Surging Chinese orders sweeten livelihoods for Cambodian mango factory workers, farmers

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:15:05 GMT

KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Mean Samnang, a quality control supervisor at a Chinese-invested mango processing factory in western Cambodia, beams with pride as she watches the production line buzz with activity.

For Samnang and her co-workers, a recent surge in purchase orders from China has brought immense joy, translating into abundant work, higher take-home pay, and significantly improved livel

CAMBODIA-KAMPONG SPEU-CHINESE-INVESTED MANGO FACTORY

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:15:54 GMT

(260928) -- KAMPONG SPEU, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at Zhong Bao (Cambodia) Food Science & Technology Co., Ltd. in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia, Sept. 2, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Surging Chinese orders sweeten livelihoods for Cambodian mango factory workers, farmers" (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

LAOS-CHINA-LAOS RAILWAY-NEW SERVICE

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:28 GMT

(260928) -- VIENTIANE, Sept. 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers check in at the entrance hall of Boten Station in Luang Namtha, Laos, Sept. 28, 2026. At 8:00 a.m. local time on Monday, train C95 departed smoothly from Boten Station in Laos, marking the successful launch of intercity train service between Boten and the Lao capital Vientiane on the Lao section of the China-Laos Railway.

TO GO WITH "China-Laos Railway

Viswanathan Anand presents Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy to Team India after Chess Olympiad success

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:31:53 GMT

Samarkand [Uzbekistan], September 28 (ANI): Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand presented the prestigious Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy to the Indian chess squad at the Chess Olympiad after yet another successful outing in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

It was the third consecutive edition in which India won the trophy, following its success at the 2022 Olympiad in Chennai and the 2024 edition in Budapest, wher

"May successes motivate several more youngsters to play": PM Modi congratulates Indian contingent after strong Chess Olympiad showing

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:58:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian chess contingent on Monday for its strong showing at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, where the country secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze in the women's event.

"Congratulations to our Chess players! Their passion and determination are exemplary. May these successes motivate several more you

Chess Olympiad 2026: India secure silver in Open, bronze in women's event

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:59:34 GMT

Samarkand [Uzbekistan], September 27 (ANI): India secured a silver medal in the Open section and a bronze medal in the women's category at the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand, following strong performances by both teams at the prestigious global event, according to the Chess.com website.

In the Open section, India finished second behind hosts Uzbekistan, who claimed their second Olympiad gold medal on home

Asian Games 2026: Sachin Siwach bows out in boxing quarters; India men's volleyball team sweep Vietnam 3-0

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:04:50 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Indian boxer Sachin Siwach suffered a 4-1 defeat against Japan's Shunsuke Kitamoto in the men's 60kg quarterfinal at the Asian Games on Sunday in Aichi-Nagoya.

Kitamoto secured the bout on the judges' scorecards, with four judges awarding the contest 29-28 in favour of the Japanese boxer. The fifth judge scored the bout 29-28 for Siwach.

Siwach made a strong c

(SP)JAPAN-INAZAWA-ASIAN GAMES-HANDBALL-WOMEN

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:17:04 GMT

(260927) -- INAZAWA, Sept. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Qu Wenna (C) of China vies for the ball during the women's round match 20 of handball between China and Vietnam at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Inazawa of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 27, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Asian Games 2026: Indian archers shine as men's, women's recurve teams storm into semifinals

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:06:51 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): India completed a clean sweep in the archery team events on Day 8 of the Asian Games as both the men's and women's recurve teams advanced to the semifinals, joining the recurve mixed team and the men's and women's compound teams in the last four.

The Indian men's recurve team defeated China 5-1 in the quarterfinals, while the women's team produced an even more convincing

Asian Games 2026: CWG silver medalist Harjinder finishes 9th in 69 kg weightlifting

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:58:13 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Indian weightlifter and Commonwealth Games 2026 silver medalist Harjinder Kaur finished in ninth position in the women's 69 kg weightlifting event at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday.

The Indian weightlifter failed to replicate her Glasgow heroics, finishing ninth with a combined lift of 204 kg, with a lift of 94 kg in the snatch and 110 in the clea

(SP)INDONESIA-BANDUNG-FOOTBALL-FIFA ASEAN CUP 2026-DIVISION 1-GROUP B-VIETNAM VS THE PHILIPPINES

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:16:38 GMT

(260927) -- BANDUNG, Sept. 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Do Hoang Hen (R) of Vietnam vies with Jefferson Tabinas (L) of the Philippines during the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group B match between Vietnam and the Philippines at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Septianjar Muharam/Xinhua)

Asian Games 2026: Boxer Ankush confirms medal for India, reaches 80 kg semifinal

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:01:45 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Indian pugilist Ankush Panghal confirmed his country a medal in men's 80 kg boxing at the ongoing Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026, beating Tajikistan's Nekruz Salimov in the quarterfinals on Sunday.

As per ESPN, Ankush beat Nekruz 5-0 in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision.

Ankush's speed and punching were a class apart against the Tajik boxer. Nek

Asian Games: India reach archery semifinals in compound, recurve mixed team events

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:00:29 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): India enjoyed a strong outing in the archery mixed team events at the Asian Games on Sunday, with Dhiraj Bommadevara-Kumkum Mohod and Sahil Jadhav-Chikitha Taniparthi advancing to the semifinals in recurve and compound, respectively.

Dhiraj and Kumkum followed up their Round of 16 win over the UAE with another comfortable victory, defeating Vietnam 6-0 in the quarterfinal

Asian Games 2026: India starts Archery campaign; focus on athletics, squash, badminton, shooting

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:29:45 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 27 (ANI): The Indian contingent is set for a packed Day 8 at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, with a host of medal events, finals and crucial qualification contests scheduled across multiple disciplines.

The action begins in the early hours, with Kamali Moorthy taking on Singapore's Camille Marie in the women's shortboard Round 2 at 3:58 AM IST at Long Beach, Tahara. At 4:00 AM, rac

Asian Games 2026: Packed Day 8 awaits India with gold medal clashes in squash, athletics

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:03:18 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], September 26 (ANI): The Indian contingent is set for a packed Day 8 at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, with a host of medal events, finals and crucial qualification contests scheduled across multiple disciplines.

The action begins in the early hours, with Kamali Moorthy taking on Singapore's Camille Marie in the women's shortboard Round 2 at 3:58 AM IST at Long Beach, Tahara. At 4:00 AM, rac

Pinglu Canal brings Chinese market closer to Vietnam's Mekong Delta

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:15:19 GMT

CAN THO, Vietnam, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- In a light drizzle at Can Tho Port in southern Vietnam, cranes unloaded containers from the first foreign trade vessel to sail through China's newly opened Pinglu Canal.

The vessel's arrival marked the maiden voyage of a direct river-sea container route linking Nanning Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Can Tho in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

The co

UN only as strong as its members want it to be: UN spokesperson Dujarric hits back at Rubio's "broken" international system charge

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:13:24 GMT

New York [US], September 26 (ANI): Debates over the state of global multilateral governance took centre stage during the high-level United Nations General Assembly week, drawing remarks from top American and United Nations officials regarding international conflicts, institutional efficacy, and sovereign priorities.

Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, spoke t

(SP)JAPAN-ICHINOMIYA-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON-WOMEN'S SINGLES

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:46:42 GMT

(260926) -- ICHINOMIYA, Sept. 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes during the 2nd round women's singles badminton match against Liang Ka Wing of Hong Kong, China at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Ichinomiya of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

CAMBODIA-SIEM REAP-ANGKOR-ERA BUDDHA STATUES-EXHIBITION

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:47:26 GMT

(260925) -- SIEM REAP, Sept. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Buddha statues and fragments are exhibited at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on Sept. 15, 2026. A collection of 274 Angkor-era Buddha statue fragments is now on public display at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Fri

Asian Games | Day 6 roundup: Young stars steal spotlight - Chen, Boonson win 100m titles and swimmer Zhang secures 7th gold

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:49:48 GMT

by Sportswriter Li Jia

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A new generation of sporting stars took center stage at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday. China's 17-year-old sprint sensation Chen Yujie and Thailand's 20-year-old Puripol Boonson claimed the women's and men's 100m titles, respectively, while 19-year-old swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo capped off an incredible campaign with his seventh gold medal.

Che

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-4X400M RELAY MIXED-CEREMONY

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:18:17 GMT

(260925) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist team Bahrain (C), silver medalist team India (L) and bronze medalist team Vietnam pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the 4x400m relay mixed of athletics at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Yuchen)

Gene Solutions Study Finds Preterm-Birth Signals in Routine triSure NIPT Data

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:35:24 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, September 25: Gene Solutions, a global biotechnology company providing precision cell-free DNA solutions through multi-omics and artificial intelligence to improve pregnancy care, cancer detection and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a study showing the potential to assess the risk of spontaneous preterm birth from cell-free DNA

(SP)JAPAN-OSAKA-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-WOMEN'S QUARTERFINALS-CHN VS VIE

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:53:47 GMT

(260925) -- OSAKA, Sept. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The referee shows a yellow card to Xie Zongmei (4th R) of China during the quarterfinal match of women's football between China and Vietnam at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Osaka, Japan, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

(SP)JAPAN-OSAKA-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-WOMEN'S GROUP-CHN VS VIE

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:15:59 GMT

(260925) -- OSAKA, Sept. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Starting players of China line up before the quarterfinal match of Women's Football between China and Vietnam at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Osaka, Japan, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN GAMES-CANOE SPRINT-WOMEN'S CANOE DOUBLE 500M-FINAL

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:45:42 GMT

(260925) -- NAGOYA, Sept. 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Mengya (L)/Ma Yanan of China compete during the women's canoe double 500m final of Canoe Sprint at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Miyoshi of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Sept. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Haobo)

Laos' inflation rate stands at 7.8 pct in September

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:45:30 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Laos' inflation rate rose to 7.9 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August and 7.6 percent in July, driven mainly by higher fuel prices, adjustments to education-related goods and services for the new academic year, and seasonal price fluctuations.

According to a report released by the Lao Statistics Bureau on Tuesday, the highest price rise in September was recorded in

Asian Games | China loses to DPRK 2-0 in women's football semifinal

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:49:19 GMT

SHIZUOKA, Japan, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- China lost 2-0 to DPR Korea in the women's football semifinal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Tuesday.

China reached the last four after a 1-0 extra-time win over Vietnam in the quarterfinals, and head coach Ante Milicic made several changes to its line-up for the semifinal, with Zhang Linyan and Li Qingtong sidelined by injury and Wang Yanwen suspended after accumul

ASEAN talks on strengthening regional information, media cooperation

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:45:10 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Laos hosted the 27th meeting of the ASEAN committee on culture and information's sub-committee on information (COCI-SCI), bringing together representatives from ASEAN member states and the ASEAN Secretariat to strengthen regional cooperation in information and media.

The meeting, held in Lao capital Vientiane from Monday to Tuesday, reviewed cooperation in the information sector a

Laos eases pig movement to stabilize pork supply amid stronger swine fever controls

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:45:26 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities have strengthened surveillance and disease-control measures against African Swine Fever (ASF) while easing regulated pig movements to help maintain a stable pork supply to local markets.

Lao News Agency on Monday quoted Sengphet Chanthasen, head of the livestock and fisheries sector in Lao capital Vientiane, as saying that ASF outbreaks were detected on Sept. 4 in

Cambodia's economic growth projected to slow to 3 pct in 2026 amid rising costs: IMF

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:45:10 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's economic growth is forecast to slow to 3 percent in 2026 from 5.3 percent in 2025, driven by surging energy costs, weakening tourism, and declining remittances, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

The Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on garment, footwear, and travel goods exports, alongside agriculture, tourism, and real estate, faces a m

2 killed, 1 injured in truck-motorcycle collision in central Vietnam

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:15:42 GMT

HANOI, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and one person was injured in a collision between a truck and a motorcycle in Vietnam's central Quang Tri province on Monday afternoon, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The accident occurred at around 4 p.m. local time in Kim Ngan commune when the truck collided with a motorcycle carrying three family members, according to the report.

The collision kille

Lao leaders hold extraordinary plenary session to discuss key issues

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:15:19 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The 12th Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) convened an extraordinary plenary session on Monday, chaired by Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the LPRP Central Committee and Lao president, amid continued global uncertainty and domestic challenges.

The five-day session, running from Monday to Friday, is being held amid continued global uncertain

Cambodia confirms 6th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2026

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:45:30 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- A 49-year-old man in Cambodia has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, marking the country's sixth human case of 2026, the Ministry of Health announced in a statement on Monday.

The patient, a resident of Tuol Kruos village in the Trapeang Prasat district of northwestern Oddar Meanchey province, was confirmed positive for the virus on Sunday by both the National Institute of

Feature: Surging Chinese orders sweeten livelihoods for Cambodian mango factory workers, farmers

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:30 GMT

KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Mean Samnang, a quality control supervisor at a Chinese-invested mango processing factory in western Cambodia, beams with pride as she watches the production line buzz with activity.

For Samnang and her co-workers, a recent surge in purchase orders from China has brought immense joy, translating into abundant work, higher take-home pay, and significantly improved live

China-Laos Railway launches new service for convenient northern travel

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:15:18 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- At 8:00 a.m. local time on Monday, train C95 departed smoothly from Boten Station in Laos, marking the successful launch of intercity train service between Boten and the Lao capital Vientiane on the Lao section of the China-Laos Railway.

According to Laos-China Railway Co. Ltd. (LCRC), the operator of the railway's Lao section, the newly launched C95/C96 intercity service provides

Laos reviews draft 2026-2035 master plan to grow e-commerce, digital economy

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:15:12 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is stepping up efforts to strengthen the e-commerce sector and accelerate digital economic growth.

According to Lao Economic Daily on Monday, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held a meeting on Sept. 25 to review the draft Master Plan for E-Commerce Management and Development in Laos (2026-2035), bringing together representatives from the public and private

Heavy rain displaces thousands as floods hit 10 Cambodian provinces

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:45:03 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have affected 44,889 families across Cambodia, forcing 3,685 families to evacuate to higher ground, a disaster control spokesperson said on Monday.

Soth Kim Kolmony, spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management, said that 10 provinces have been hit by the deluge. The rising waters have also impacted 40,384 homes and 49,9

"Lancang-Mekong Melodies: Lao People Singing Chinese Songs" grand final held in Vientiane

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:15:17 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The grand final of the fifth "Lancang-Mekong Melodies: Lao People Singing Chinese Songs" competition has been held here, bringing together more than 700 people to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and promote people-to-people exchanges.

The event, held on Friday night, was attended by officials from China and Laos, representatives of cultural institutions, and members of local com

Cambodian FM warns UN of strains on global peace, calls for rebuilding trust in multilateralism

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:15:11 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn alerted the United Nations that a mix of political rivalries, climate issues, widening inequalities, and rapid technological transformation is threatening global peace, stability and cooperation.

In a statement delivered to the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday, Sokhonn, who also serves as a deputy prime minist

Roundup: Speakers call for cooperation to address regional issues at UN

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:15:09 GMT

by William M. Reilly

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Most of the 194 scheduled speakers at the UN General Assembly's General Debate on Saturday touched on shared global challenges, with many calling for greater cooperation to address issues affecting their regions.

The global topics ranged from multilateral diplomacy, one of the reasons for the world body's creation, to Security Council reform and th

Over 2,900 families forced to evacuate amid Cambodia floods

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:45:18 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Flooding has affected 25,561 families across Cambodia, forcing 2,908 families to evacuate to higher ground, a disaster control spokesperson said on Saturday.

Soth Kim Kolmony, spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), said that 10 provinces have been hit by the deluge. The rising waters have also inundated 24,505 homes and 12,551 hectares of rice pad

Feature: Pinglu Canal brings Chinese market closer to Vietnam's Mekong Delta

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:15:13 GMT

The vessel's arrival marked the maiden voyage of a direct river-sea container route linking Nanning Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Can Tho in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

The

Chinese VP says China ready to work with all parties to advance Global Development Initiative

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:45:36 GMT

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Friday that as a staunch advocate of and pragmatic actor in global development, China stands ready to work with all parties to uphold true multilateralism, jointly advance the Global Development Initiative (GDI), and deliver development benefits to people of all countries.

Han made the remarks when addressing the High-Level Dialogue on th

Cambodia establishes 1st-ever genetic conservation area to protect Siamese crocodiles

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:45:13 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has officially established its first crocodile genetic conservation area to safeguard the natural genetic diversity of the critically endangered Siamese crocodile, conservationists announced in a joint press release on Saturday.

The newly designated area offers formal legal protection for a critical nesting habitat, ensuring the species can continue to breed and thrive i

4.6 mln Cambodians benefit from cash relief amid rising fuel prices

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:15:30 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Some 4.6 million people -- out of the kingdom's population of over 17 million -- have benefited from a government cash relief program designed to support low-income families hit by soaring global fuel prices, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Friday.

Speaking at a weekly cabinet meeting, the prime minister stated that the government launched a four-round emergency assistanc

Asian Games | Day 6 roundup: Thai Boonson clocks 0.90s to win men's 100m, Chinese swimmer Zhang secures 7th gold

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:16:17 GMT

by Sportswriter Li Jia

Asian Games | Wang scores in extra time as China edges Vietnam to reach women's football semis

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:19:54 GMT

OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shuang scored in the 109th minute as China edged Vietnam 1-0 in extra time Friday to reach the semifinals of women's football at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

China will face DPR Korea in the semifinals on Tuesday as DPRK thrashed Chinese Taipei 5-1 in another quarterfinal.

China topped Group G with two wins and one draw for seven points, while Vietnam advanced as t

Cambodian museum unveils unearthed Angkor-Era Buddha statues

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:15:06 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- A collection of 274 Angkor-era Buddha statue fragments is now on public display at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release on Friday.

The sandstone fragments, which date back to approximately the late 13th century, were unearthed during archaeological excavations at the Banteay

Laos intensifies efforts to tackle labor shortages

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:45:04 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Laos is working to address labor shortages and develop short-term and long-term plans to balance labor supply and demand.

The Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare held a consultation meeting with partners and relevant stakeholders in Lao capital Vientiane on Thursday to discuss labor supply and demand and address challenges in the domestic job market. The meeting was chaired b

Laos pushes for modernization of national statistical system

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:15:13 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The National Statistics Center under the Lao Ministry of Finance held a consultation meeting on the draft strategic plan for the sustainable development of the national statistical system for 2026-2035 and its vision to 2040.

The meeting, held in Lao capital Vientiane on Wednesday, was chaired by Phetsamone Sone, Lao deputy minister of finance, according to a report issued by the

Feature: Mooncakes bridge Chinese culture with Lao people's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:45:16 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- When the Mid-Autumn Festival is mentioned, mooncakes are often among the first things that come to Lao people's minds. With their sweet, dense and rich flavor, mooncakes offer Lao people a simple yet memorable way to experience Chinese culture through taste.

Kham, a 32-year-old resident of the Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Friday that although she is neither Chinese nor of

Overseas Lao workers send home 500 mln USD in first 7 months of 2026

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:45:08 GMT

VIENTIANE, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Lao migrant workers sent home an estimated 500 million U.S. dollars in the first seven months of 2026, up 36.6 percent from 366 million dollars during the same period last year, according to the Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.

The ministry also reported continued growth in labor migration, with 350,567 Lao nationals working abroad between 2021 and 2025. By September 2026

Minister McGuinty meets with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:51:24 GMT

September 25, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Today, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, met with General Phan Vn Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening defence cooperation

Halloween is the last call for Midways local farmers market - Park Record

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:35:43 GMT

Halloween is the last call for Midways local farmers market - Park Record

New Reserve Bank monetary policy board Melinda Cilento criticises governor Michele Bullock over AI

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:05:42 GMT

New Reserve Bank monetary policy board Melinda Cilento criticises governor Michele Bullock over AI

Time Machine- When Bramley left historic Barley Mow for McLaren Field Total Rugby League

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:04:19 GMT

Time Machine- When Bramley left historic Barley Mow for McLaren Field Total Rugby League

Lionel Messi scores free kick for Inter Miami in 2-1 loss vs. Columbus - Mundo Albiceleste

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:36:07 GMT

Lionel Messi scores free kick for Inter Miami in 2-1 loss vs. Columbus - Mundo Albiceleste

Argentina national team game kick off times, Lionel Messis farewell - Mundo Albiceleste

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:35:01 GMT

Argentina national team game kick off times, Lionel Messis farewell - Mundo Albiceleste

Tobas Andrada out of Argentina national team - Mundo Albiceleste

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