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Vietnam records 16,093 new local Covid cases

Vietnam on Sunday recorded 16,093 new local Covid-19 cases, with Hanoi recording the highest number. The capital city recorded 1,405 cases, followed by Ca Mau with 1,345 cases and Ho Chi Minh City with 1,014 cases. 215 deaths were added to the national database, with 57 cases in HCMC, 23 …

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Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people

Floods in Malaysia displace over 22,000 people

Over 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Malaysia Sunday as the country faces some of its worst flooding in years. The tropical Southeast Asian nation often sees stormy monsoon seasons at the end of the year, with seasonal flooding regularly causing mass evacuations. Heavy downpours since Friday have caused rivers to …

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More than 80 reported dead in Philippines typhoon: officials

More than 80 reported dead in Philippines typhoon: officials

More than 80 people have been reported killed in the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year, official tallies showed Sunday, as efforts to deliver water and food to devastated islands ramped up. More than 300,000 people fled their homes and beachfront resorts as Typhoon Rai ravaged the southern …

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US confirms career diplomat as new Vietnam ambassador

The U.S. Senate Saturday confirmed Marc Evans Knapper as the next ambassador to Vietnam, eight months after his nomination by President Joe Biden. He was confirmed by the Senate via a voice vote, according to the Congress.gov website. Information regarding Knapper’s tenure or when he will take office is yet …

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US confirms career diplomat as ambassador to Vietnam

The U.S.’s Senate on Saturday confirmed Marc Evans Knapper as the Ambassador to Vietnam, eight months after his nomination by President Joe Biden. He was confirmed by the Senate via Voice Vote, according to the Congress.gov website. Information regarding Knapper’s tenure or when he took office has yet to be …

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