Thousands of Indonesians join protest in Jakarta
More than 100,000 conservative Muslims in Indonesia joined a protest on December 2 against Jakarta’s Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
Indonesian police arrest 10 over treason
Indonesian police have arrested 10 people, including activists, a former minister, public figures and a retired military officer, accused of of treason attempts, a police officer said on December 2.
China bolsters partnership with Laos
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing on December 1, vowing to deepen the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries.
Thailand has new king
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed himself as the new king of Thailand in a televised ceremony on December 1 after accepting an invitation from the parliament to ascend the throne.
Philippines at highest terror alert over busted IS conspiracy
The Philippines has raised its terror alert to Level 3, the highest, after police discovered a plot by Islamic State-linked militants to attack a park near the US Embassy in the capital Manila.
ROK imposes unilateral sanctions on DPRK
The Republic of Korea (ROK) blacklisted senior Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) officials, including leader Kim Jong Un's top aides, on December 2 in fresh unilateral sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
Italy prior to a referendum
VOV.VN - Italian people will vote for or against constitutional reforms on December 4. The referendum result will impact Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s political career and Italy’s political stability.
China refurbishes Forbidden City walls
VOV.VN - Walls used to protect the Chinese Emperors have weakened with many loose bricks and cracks. Last weekend, work began on repairing the walls of the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace.
Grim Hollande says he won't seek second term as French president
President Francois Hollande shocked France on December 1 by announcing he would not seek a second term next year, acknowledging his deep unpopularity and making way for another leftist candidate to take on conservative Francois Fillon and far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Approval rating of ROK's Park remains at record low 4%: poll
The Republic of Korea (ROK) President Park Geun-hye's approval rating remained at a record low of 4%, according to a Gallup Korea opinion poll released on December 2, amid a growing political scandal.