Vietnam flood death toll rises to 23 as storm Nangka to dump more rain
HANOI – Vietnam‘s flood death toll has risen to at least 23 and authorities have said the incoming storm Nangka would dump more heavy rain on the country in the coming…
Pope meets Australian Cardinal Pell in midst of money scandal
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has met with Australian Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican’s former economy minister who has returned to Rome after the firing of an Italian cardinal whom Pell had accused of…
Australian state premier had secret relationship with China-linked politician
SYDNEY – The premier of Australia’s most populous state has told a corruption inquiry that she had had a secret “close personal relationship” with a politician under investigation for monetising…
Australia records second day without COVID-19 death for first time in three months
SYDNEY – Australia has reported its second straight day without any COVID-19 deaths, the longest stretch without any fatalities from the virus in three months. Australian states and territories reported 16…
Australia casino boss Packer flags Crown selldown after “painful” claims
SYDNEY – Australian casino magnate James Packer says he may have to cut his stake in his company for it to keep its licence and has declared he would never…
Vietnam detains activist hours after human rights meeting with US
HANOI – Vietnam has arrested a prominent blogger and dissident for “anti-state activities” hours after its government held annual talks on human rights with the United States, which said it…
Four men on trial over death of 39 Vietnamese migrants in UK truck container
LONDON – Two members of an alleged people-smuggling gang have stood trial accused of being responsible for the deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, women and boys found suffocated in a…
Japan, Australia, India discuss strategic ties, regional security
TOKYO – Japan and Australia have discussed what Tokyo termed their special, strategic partnership, agreeing to broaden security measures and deepen cooperation in the face of “changing” regional conditions. The…
US probing whether Vietnam undervalues its currency
WASHINGTON/HANOI – The United States is opening an investigation into whether Vietnam has been undervaluing its currency and harming US commerce, the US Trade Representative’s office said in a statement…
‘The beers are cold’: Australia to open up to New Zealanders after COVID border shutdown
SYDNEY – New Zealanders will soon be able to travel to Australia without having to self-quarantine as COVID-19 infections slow and Canberra seeks to revive its ailing economy, Australian Deputy…
