Virginia, Cuba to sign port agreement, look to expand trade
Virginia's port authority will become the first US port operator to sign a cooperation agreement with its Cuban counterpart, in an effort to increase trade and establish direct service with Cuba, Virginia's governor said on January 4.
Newly-formed community to enhance ASEAN’s stature: Cambodian FM
The ASEAN Community will consolidate ASEAN’s stature and pioneer role in regional and international arena, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said.
Myanmar President calls on political forces to work in unity
Myanmar President U Thein Sein has called on the country's political forces to work together in unity to overcome the challenges facing the country.
AEC sets new chapter for SEA economic integration
The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) – a key pillar in the ASEAN Community which came into being on December 31, 2015 – has set a foundation for the start of a new chapter in economic integration in the Southeast Asian region.
India’s security threatened
(VOV) - India has strengthened its security following a terror attack at the Panthankot Air Base in northern India and a series of terror threats at public places over the past few days.
Obama tightens gun rules, requires more background checks
The White House unveiled gun control measures on January 4 that require more gun sellers to get licenses and more gun buyers to undergo background checks, moves President Barack Obama said were well within his authority to implement without congressional approval.
Saudi Arabia to halt flights, trade with Iran
Saudi Arabia widened its rift with Iran on January 4, saying it would end air traffic and trade links with the Islamic republic and demanding that Tehran must "act like a normal country" before it would restore severed diplomatic relations.
Taliban claim suicide attack on contractor camp in Kabul
The Taliban claimed responsibility for a truck bomb attack on a compound for civilian contractors near Kabul airport on January 4, hours after a suicide bomber blew himself up in the latest in a series of attacks in the Afghan capital over the past week.
Japan, US voice concern over China’s test flight
Japan and the US have expressed their concern over China’s testing landing of a plane on an airstrip illegally built on Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
One dead as 6.8 magnitude quake strikes eastern India - police
At least one person was killed and a dozen injured when an earthquake measuring 6.8 struck near Imphal in eastern India on January 4, sending people running from their homes and knocking out power to the city near the Myanmar border.