European traders are rushing to fill tanks in the region with Russian diesel before an EU ban begins in February, as alternative sources remain limited. The European Union will ban Russian oil product imports, on which it relies heavily for its diesel, by Feb. 5. That will follow a ban …
Read More »Boy dies from school food poisoning in Khanh Hoa
A child who was among 600 students who suffered from food poisoning at Ischool in Khanh Hoa Province last week died en route to a HCMC hospital on Sunday. According to the local Department of Health, the six-year-old boy, whose father is a foreign national, was brought to 22/12 Hospital …
Read More »Third Japanese cabinet minister in a month resigns in blow to PM
Japan’s internal affairs minister resigned on Sunday in connection with a funding scandal, becoming the third cabinet member to leave in less than a month in a severe blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s already shaky support. Kishida’s approval ratings have sunk after the July assassination of former Prime Minister …
Read More »World Cup opens in Qatar
Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights. The Muslim Gulf nation is staking its reputation …
Read More »Tesla recalls 321,000 US vehicles over rear light issue
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate, the company said in a filing made public Saturday. The news follows the company’s recall on Friday of nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that …
Read More »World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler’s call to put aside divisions
Qatar’s ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights. The Muslim Gulf nation is staking its reputation …
Read More »HCMC arrests foreign finance company employees for threatening customers
HCMC police have arrested 13 people working for the South Korean-headed Mirae Asset Co. Ltd to investigate allegations they were threatening and slandering customers who’d delayed loan repayment. Colonel Tran Van Hieu, head of the city police’s crime branch, said at a press conference Sunday that his forces surrounded the …
Read More »Tesla recalls 321,000 U.S. vehicles over rear light issue
Tesla is recalling more than 321,000 vehicles in the United States because tail lights may intermittently fail to illuminate, the company said in a filing made public Saturday. The news follows the company’s recall on Friday of nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that …
Read More »Malaysia faces hung parliament in tight election race
Malaysia was facing a hung parliament for the first time in history as support for a conservative Islamic alliance prevented major coalitions from winning simple majority in a general election. Without a clear winner, political uncertainty could persist as Malaysia faces slowing economic growth and rising inflation. It has had …
Read More »China reports 24,473 new Covid cases, some Beijing businesses shut
China reported a slight decline in new Covid-19 cases on Saturday as numerous cities across the country battled outbreaks and restaurants and many other businesses in Beijing shut after authorities urged people to stay home over the weekend. Authorities have recently taken some steps to try ease the impact of …
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