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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-TEQBALL (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:19:40 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming (L) of China celebrate scoring during the teqball men's doubles preliminary round group B match between Bin Abdullah M/ Muhammad Amirul Danish of Malaysia and Sun Zhixu/Zhang Junming of China at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:46:20 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China competes during the grand final of small boat women's 400m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua/Wei Hai)

(SP) CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPEN WATER SWIMMING (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:28:43 GMT

(260426) -- SANYA, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Liu Peixin (front) of China and Robert Bonsall of Bahrain compete during the open water swimming men's 5km at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-TEQBALL(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:18:56 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung (R) of Myanmar celebrate after the women's doubles group B match between Shi Huhong/Cui Yazhen of China and Naing Naing Win/Hsu Mon Aung of Myanmar at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Column: China-Laos ties at 65 continue to move forward

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:15:16 GMT

As China and Laos mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties, they will continue to move forward under high-level strategic guidance, deepen connectivity, expand economic and trade cooperation, and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.

by Liu Ting

The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship.

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT-SMALL BOAT-WOMEN'S 200M STRAIGHT RACE(CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:16:32 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Team China competes during the final of small boat women's 200m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Yang Guanyu)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPEN WATER SWIMMING-WOMEN'S 5KM (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:47:55 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA(HAINAN), April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Li Xinxuan of China competes during the women's 5km final of open water swimming at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-MEN'S LONG JUMP FINAL (CN)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:46:46 GMT

(260425) -- SANYA, April 25, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Pham van Nghia of Vietnam competes during the men's long jump final of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-DRAGON BOAT-SMALL BOAT-WOMEN'S 100M STRAIGHT RACE-GRAND FINAL(CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:15:54 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists team Vietnam pose for photos during the awarding ceremony for the grand final of small boat women's 100m straight race of dragon boat event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Wei Hai)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH ATHLETICS-WOMEN'S LONG JUMP FINAL (CN)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:46:07 GMT

(260424) -- SANYA, April 24, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Ha Thi Thuy Hang of Vietnam poses for photos during the awarding ceremony of the women's long jump of beach athletics at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Laos' Luang Prabang sees tourism momentum boosted by rail link

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:15:28 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Tourism in Luang Prabang province in northern Laos is gaining strong momentum, driven by improved rail connectivity, rising international interest, and growing global recognition of its cultural and natural heritage.

The China-Laos Railway's Luang Prabang station has emerged as the busiest passenger hub along the line, playing a key role in driving socio-economic growth in northern

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-WANG YI-CAMBODIAN FM-TALKS

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:47:31 GMT

(260423) -- PHNOM PENH, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, April 23, 2026. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-WANG YI-HUN SEN-MEETING

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:47:24 GMT

(260423) -- PHNOM PENH, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Cambodian Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, April 23, 2026. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of 4 nations

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:32:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted credentials from the envoys of four countries, at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to the President's Secretariat.

Those who presented their credentials included Ambassador of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Vithaya Xayavong; Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Emilie Ayaza Mushobekwa; H

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S -63KG(CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:19:52 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Orapa Senatham (R) of Thailand hugs Andrea Lois Lao of the Philippines after their Jiu Jitsu women's -63kg contest for bronze medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

BRI Stories | China-Laos Railway boosts cross-border connectivity

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:15:18 GMT

(260423) -- VIENTIANE, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows a view of Vientiane, Laos. The China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger service marked its third anniversary on April 13, representing a significant milestone in regional connectivity and cultural exchange.

Linking Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province with the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway enables

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S 63KG-SEMIFINAL(CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:19:03 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lee Yeonji reacts after the Jiu Jitsu women's 63kg semifinal match between Lao Andrea Lois of the Philippines and Lee Yeonji of South Korea at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-BEACH HANDBALL-WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY ROUND-GROUP A (CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:47:25 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Hiu Lam (R) of China's Hong Kong competes during the beach handball women's preliminary round group A match between China's Hong Kong and the Philippines at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-AQUATHLON-WOMEN'S INDIVIDUAL (CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:45:49 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Lin Xinyu of China pose during during the awarding ceremony of the women's individual of aquathlon event at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

"He wanted us to strike": Ex-US top official reveals three presidents rejected Netanyahu's Iran war push before Trump agreed

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:32:14 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 23 (ANI): Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously proposed a military conflict with Iran to multiple American leaders, all of whom rejected the overture.

During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Kerry detailed how previous administrations resisted the push for war. Discussing the internal deliberat

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-MEN'S 62KG(CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:16:02 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lan Youzhe (down) competes during the Jiu Jitsu men's 62kg round of 16 match between Lan Youzhe of China and Mohammed Ajaj of Palestine at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Bei He)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-JIU JITSU-WOMEN'S 52KG(CN)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:15:29 GMT

(260423) -- SANYA, April 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lu Yue (R) greets her coach after the Jiu Jitsu women's 52kg round of 32 match between Lu Yue of China and Tran Thi Thanh Ha of Vietnam at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2026 (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-CHINA-FOREIGN MINISTERS-DEFENSE MINISTERS-STRATEGIC DIALOGUE-FIRST MEETING

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:45:24 GMT

(260422) -- PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism is held in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, April 22, 2026. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun co-chaired the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coope

CAMBODIA-PHNOM PENH-PM-CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER-DEFENSE MINISTER-MEETING

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:15:34 GMT

(260422) -- PHNOM PENH, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, April 22, 2026. Wang and Dong are in Cambodia for the first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism. (Photo by Van Pov/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:17:39 GMT

(260422) -- SANYA, April 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform before the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Xi's Album | Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader Thongloun

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:03 GMT

BEIJING, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, met with Saleumxay Kommasith, who is the special envoy of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, in Beijing on Tuesday.

Vietnam: New Retaliatory Decree Targets Lawyers

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:00 GMT

(Berlin) - A new governmental decree undermines the independence of lawyers in Vietnam and will impede efforts to hold officials accountable, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should repeal the decree.

3 children dead in stilt house fire in N. Vietnam

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:45:17 GMT

HANOI, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Three children were killed in a fire that burned down their stilt house early Sunday in Lai Chau, a northern mountainous province of Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported.

The blaze broke out in the kitchen at around 1 a.m. local time while the kids' parents were away, said the report.

The three victims, born in 2012, 2014 and 2019, had locked the door from the inside before go

Day 3 Roundup: China collects all three golds in aquathlon's ABG debut

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:46:24 GMT

SANYA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- China completed a clean sweep of the aquathlon gold medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) after a dominant victory in the mixed relay on Saturday.

The Chinese quartet of Lin Xinyu, Teng Yunfei, Lu Meiyi and Luo Yunkang remained unfazed by the event's weather-related rescheduling, clocking one hour, one minute and 44 seconds to take the title. Hong Kong, China finished 51 seconds b

Cambodia, Lithuania vow to further promote ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:15:11 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia and Lithuania have vowed to further advance bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples, said a Cambodian foreign ministry's press release on Saturday.

The commitment was made during a meeting held here between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn and Lithuan

Roundup: Song wins women's shot put, Thailand takes two sprint golds at Asian Beach Games

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:19:14 GMT

SANYA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Paris 2024 bronze medalist Song Jiayuan won the women's shot put with a throw of 19.15 meters on Saturday, claiming China's first-ever beach athletics gold at the ongoing Asian Beach Games.

Song opened strongly with 18.57m on her first attempt and never relinquished the lead. The clear favorite underlined her dominance in Asia by producing a season's best of 19.15m with her sixth and

Roundup: Events held in Laos to mark 65th anniversary of Laos-China diplomatic relations

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:15:05 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Throughout the week, Laos and China organized a series of commemorative activities in Laos to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Since the beginning of the week, China and Laos have held a series of events in Lao capital Vientiane to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the "China-Laos Friendship

Cambodia expresses regret if Thailand scraps maritime MoU

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:15:08 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia has expressed deep regret if Thailand decides to unilaterally withdraw from the maritime memorandum of understanding (MoU).

In a statement dated Friday and released to the media on Saturday, Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Cambodia and Thailand signed the MoU regarding the Area of their Overlapping Maritime Claims to the Continen

China's top legislator extends congratulations on 65th anniversary of China-Laos ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:15:28 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, extended congratulations on Saturday to President of the Lao National Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane on the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations.

Zhao said that the legislative bodies of the two countries have maintained close exchanges, contributing to the remarkable achievements in adv

1st LD Writethru: Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader Thongloun on 65th anniversary of ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:15:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, exchanged congratulations on Saturday with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, on the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations.

Xi said that as socialist neighbors in a community with a

Xinhua News | Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader Thongloun on 65th anniversary of ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:15:07 GMT

General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday exchanged congratulations with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and president of Laos, on the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations. #XinhuaNews

Urgent: Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader Thongloun on 65th anniversary of ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:15:17 GMT

BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua) -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday exchanged congratulations with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and president of Laos, on the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations.

Flash: Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader on 65th anniversary of ties

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:45:12 GMT

Flash: Xi exchanges congratulations with top Lao leader on 65th anniversary of ties

Chinese, Thai FMs hold 3rd consultation mechanism meeting

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:45:27 GMT

BANGKOK, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, held the third meeting of the Consultation Mechanism between the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of China and Thailand on Friday in Bangkok.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, noted that this year marks

Day 2 Roundup: China wins ABG dragon boat golds, events disrupted by heavy rain

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:28 GMT

SANYA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China made a strong start to the dragon boat competition at the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) on Friday, sweeping both the men's and women's 100m straight race gold medals.

Sanya 2026 marks the debut of the 100m straight race at the ABG. The Chinese men's team clocked 24.076 seconds to secure the team's first-ever gold in a men's dragon boat event at the Games, while the women's team wo

Mekong River water quality remains good in early 2026: Cambodia's environment spokesperson

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:45:18 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Regular water quality monitoring along the Mekong River showed that conditions remained within a good range during the first quarter of 2026, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment on Friday.

Khvay Atitya, who is also an undersecretary of state for the Ministry of Environment, said the ministry had conducted monthly water quality assessments at 11 monitoring stations

#AmazingChina | Splashing Blessings Across Borders

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:15:26 GMT

The water splashing festival is one of the most important traditional celebrations among ethnic minorities in southwestern China. It is also celebrated in several Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, where it is known as "Songkran." According to custom, the more water you are splashed with, the more blessings you receive. Water binds the peoples of China and Laos closely together, conveying their shared hopes for a

Cambodia cracks down on over 250 online scam centers in 9 months: gov't

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:15:12 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian government on Friday reiterated its firm commitment to eradicate online scam networks, saying that the kingdom had raided more than 250 online scam centers nationwide over the past nine months.

The Southeast Asian country had shut down 91 casinos for operating online scams, the government said in a statement.

"Cambodian authorities have carried out procedures

Vietnam's National Assembly removes fixed tax threshold for household businesses

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:45:08 GMT

HANOI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The 16th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam on Friday approved amendments to several tax laws, removing the fixed annual revenue threshold for household businesses subject to personal income tax and value-added tax, local daily VnExpress reported.

The changes were part of a law amending and supplementing a number of provisions of the laws on personal income tax, value-added tax, corpor

China's Zhang takes high jump silver at Asian Beach Games

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:17:18 GMT

SANYA, China, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese high jumper Zhang Hao took the silver medal in the men's high jump at the 2026 Asian Beach Games here on Friday.

Leonard Grospe of the Philippines tied with Zhang on 2.05m, but won the title on countback after having made fewer attempts. Yeh Po-Ting of Chinese Taipei, who also jumped 2.05m, tied with Zhang for second place.

Zhang, bronze medalist at China's 15th

Vietnam approves establishment of centrally governed Dong Nai City

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:15:09 GMT

HANOI, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese lawmakers on Friday adopted a resolution to establish the southern province of Dong Nai as a centrally governed city during the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

The resolution takes effect on April 30, 2026.

The newly established city borders Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Dong province, Tay Ninh province, and Cambodia.

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Interview: China plays key role in global geoparks network, supports international development: UNESCO official

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:15:12 GMT

PARIS, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China plays a leading role in the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and is increasingly contributing its experience to other countries, a UNESCO official has said.

In an interview with Xinhua on Wednesday, Kristof Vandenberghe, chief of the Section for Earth Sciences and Geoparks at UNESCO, highlighted China's strong domestic system and growing international outreach in this regard

Day 1 Roundup: Chinese couple wins first two golds of Sanya Asian Beach Games

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:46:31 GMT

SANYA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- China made a golden start at the sixth Asian Beach Games on Thursday as husband-and-wife duo Fan Junjie and Lin Xinyu won the men's and women's aquathlon titles respectively, claiming the first two gold medals of the Games.

Aquathlon, making its debut at the Asian Beach Games, features a 2.5-km run, followed by a 1-km swim and another 2.5-km run. Fan clocked 28 minutes and 20 seconds

Iran wins men's beach kabaddi opener, vows to bring gold home at Asian Beach Games

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:50:00 GMT

SANYA, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Iran beat defending champion Pakistan 38-28 in the men's beach kabaddi Group A opener at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Thursday, sending an early signal of its gold medal ambitions.

"I would like to thank everyone who supports us. This victory is for all the Iranian people who stand behind us," said Iran captain Mohammad Malak after the match. "It was a very tough and close match. The

1st meeting of China-Cambodia "2+2" strategic dialogue reaches six points of consensus

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:45:22 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, on Thursday briefed the media on the six points of consensus reached during the first meeting between Chinese and Cambodian foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism.

First, both sides agreed to firmly support each other, foc

Cambodian gov't approves new draft law on military conscription

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:15 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The Cambodian government on Thursday approved a new draft law on military conscription, which requires young male-adults to fulfill military obligation.

The approval was made during a weekly cabinet meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Hun Manet, said a government's press release issued after the meeting.

The draft law aims at building the capacity of the armed for

Cambodia's acting head of state meets with Chinese FM

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:36 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Cambodian Acting Head of State and Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen here on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, was on a visit to Cambodia to attend the first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategic di

Chinese FM holds talks with Cambodian counterpart

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:45:33 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and foreign minister, held talks with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn here on Thursday.

Wang said that the first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategi

Roundup: Laos' Luang Prabang sees tourism momentum boosted by rail link

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:15:20 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Tourism in Luang Prabang province in northern Laos is gaining strong momentum, driven by improved rail connectivity, rising international interest, and growing global recognition of its cultural and natural heritage.

The China-Laos Railway's Luang Prabang station has emerged as the busiest passenger hub along the line, playing a key role in driving socio-economic growth in norther

Thailand set to scrap maritime dispute MOU with Cambodia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15:23 GMT

BANGKOK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed on Thursday that the National Security Council has confirmed the abolition of a maritime Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cambodia.

The MOU 44, which is on the issue of overlapping sea areas signed with Cambodia during the tenure of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, would be abolished, Anutin said in an interview after a

Vietnam proposes fuel surcharge for domestic flights

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:45:15 GMT

HANOI, April 23 (Xinhua) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed introducing a fuel surcharge mechanism for domestic flights to help airlines cope with rising fuel costs, the Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday.

Under the proposal, the surcharge would be applied when Jet A-1 fuel prices reach 100 U.S. dollars per barrel, with additional surcharge tiers set for every 10 U.S. dollar increa

Vietnam introduces e-declaration for arrivals at Tan Son Nhat airport

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:45:19 GMT

HANOI, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Foreign passengers and overseas Vietnamese using visas entering Vietnam via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are required to complete an electronic declaration prior to immigration procedures from April 15, facilitating a faster clearance process, the Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday.

The Vietnam Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security s

Vietnam's electronics exports hit 30.72 bln USD in Q1

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:45:16 GMT

HANOI, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's exports of computers, electronic products and components reached 30.72 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of this year, up 45.5 percent year on year, local media VnEconomy reported Thursday.

The United States remained the largest export market with shipments worth 12.36 billion dollars, followed by China with 4.39 billion dollars and the European Union with 2.89 billi

Cambodia registers 11,656 electric cars by March 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:15:06 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia had registered a total of 11,656 electric vehicles (EVs) from 2021 to March 2026, Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesperson Phan Rim said on Thursday.

In addition, the Southeast Asian country had recorded 3,832 electric motorcycles and 722 electric three-wheelers as of March this year, he added.

"We see a significant rise in EV registration in March this

Cambodia welcomes Myanmar's recent amnesty

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:45:12 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia welcomed Myanmar's recent granting of amnesty to more than 4,000 prisoners, saying that the move is a positive and significant development consistent with ASEAN's expectations, said a statement of Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation late Wednesday.

"This move is a positive and significant development consistent with ASEAN's expectations,

1st LD Writethru: China, Cambodia hold 1st meeting between foreign, defense ministers under "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:21 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism was held here in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Wednesday, aiming at enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun co-chaired the meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister a

1st LD Writethru: Cambodian PM meets with Chinese foreign minister, defense minister

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:18 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun on Wednesday here in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, vowing to further deepen bilateral ties and cooperation.

Wang and Dong are in Cambodia for the first meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of China and Cambodia under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechani

China, Cambodia hold 1st meeting between foreign, defense ministers under "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:28 GMT

Cambodian PM meets with Chinese foreign minister, defense minister

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:08 GMT

Global seafood expo in Barcelona attracts large number of Chinese companies

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:45:08 GMT

BARCELONA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- The largest ever edition of Seafood Expo Global, one of the world's main seafood trade shows, is being held from Tuesday to Thursday in the Spanish city Barcelona with more than 2,300 exhibitors from 86 countries, including almost 300 firms from China.

This year's expo has a record 52,000 square meters of exhibition space and brings together companies from some of the powerhouses

Vietnam's Tan Son Nhat Airport to increase flight frequency during holiday peak

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:16 GMT

HANOI, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City will increase flight frequency during the upcoming holiday peak, Vietnam Television reported Wednesday.

The number of flights will rise from 44 to 46 per hour between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. from April 25 to May 5.

The period coincides with peak travel demand for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday from Apri

Cambodia's trade with ASEAN up 10.5 pct in Q1 of 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:15:11 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's trade volume with its fellow ASEAN member states hit 4.86 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 10.5 percent, said an official report on Wednesday.

The country exported products worth 1.6 billion dollars to other ASEAN countries during the January-March period this year, down 7 percent year-on-year, while its total import amounte

Cambodia's trade with RCEP countries exceeds 11 bln USD in Q1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:21 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's trade volume with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries amounted to 11.26 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2026, a year-on-year rise of 18.5 percent, said an official report on Wednesday.

The country's export to the fellow RCEP member countries was valued at 2.82 billion dollars during the January-March period this year, up

Laos' inflation rate stands at 7 pct in Q1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:17 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Laos' inflation rate in the first quarter of 2026 was 7 percent, down sharply from the 13.1 percent recorded in the same period last year, according to Laos' Ministry of Finance.

The figures were presented during a meeting on Tuesday to review progress on the national socio-economic development plan and the state budget, chaired by Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

Cambodia's spend on diesel, gasoline import up 15.5 pct in Q1

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:45:12 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's total imports of diesel and gasoline reached 624 million U.S. dollars in the first quarter of 2026, up 15.5 percent from 540 million dollars in the same period last year, according to a report of the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.

The country spent 366 million dollars for importing diesel during the January-March period, up 10.2 percent and 258 million dollars for

Laos records road deaths drop during new year celebrations

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:15:05 GMT

VIENTIANE, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Twenty-three deaths due to road accidents were recorded across Laos during the 2026 Lao New Year celebrations from April 12 to 18, a decrease from the 26 fatalities reported in the same period last year, Lao News Agency said on Wednesday.

A total of 228 road accidents were recorded during this period, causing 362 injuries. Both figures also represented a year-on-year decline, refl

4th human bird flu case confirmed in Cambodia

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:45:12 GMT

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- A 66-year-old woman from Southeast Cambodia's Svay Rieng province had been confirmed positive for H5N1 human avian influenza, becoming the fourth case in 2026, the Ministry of Health said in a statement on Wednesday.

The victim, living in Trapaing Thkov village of Romduol district, was confirmed positive for the virus by the National Institute of Public Health on Tuesday.

Xinhua Headlines: China, Laos boost energy ties with new 500-kV cross-border power link

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:15:20 GMT

KUNMING/VIENTIANE, April 21 (Xinhua) -- China's first 500-kV cross-border alternating-current power link went into operation Monday, marking a new step in energy cooperation between China and Laos.

The project, the largest and highest-voltage power connection between the two countries, triples cross-border transmission capacity from 50 megawatts to 150 megawatts. It is expected to transmit 3 billion kWh of clean

Sharjah Chamber, Vietnam Embassy discuss trade, investment cooperation

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:51:38 GMT

SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed with the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE ways to enhance economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral trade ties.

The discussions focused on expanding private sector partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities, including plans to host a joint Sharjah-Vietnam Business Forum in 2026. The forum aims to facilitat

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:19:34 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) - U.S. officials have announced a sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations as part of what U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro characterized Friday as a "new theater of war" launched by the Trump administration against Chinese transnational organized crime.

China's foreign and defense ministers meet with Cambodian counterparts in joint '2+2' dialogue

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:28 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Cambodia and China on Wednesday held their first meeting of what is called a "2+2" Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, bringing together both countries' foreign and defense ministers to deepen mutual political and security ties.

Chinese Foreign Minister