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Agence France-Presse (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Washington   ● Thu, October 28 2021 The United States on Tuesday banned China Telecom from operating in the country citing "significant" national security concerns, further straining already tense relations between the superpowers. The move marks the latest salvo in a long-running standoff that has pitted the world's biggest two economies against each other over a range of issues including Taiwan, Hong Kong, human rights, trade and technology. It also comes as US President Joe Biden presses ahead with a hardline policy against Beijing broadly in line with that of his predecessor Donald Trump, whose bombastic approach sent tensions soaring. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,000/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We … [Read more...] about US bans China Telecom over national security concerns

The game is scheduled to begin at 7pm on November 11. The tickets, ranging from 500,000 VND to 1.2 million VND (22 USD - 53 USD), were put on sale at 10am on October 27. Each customer was allowed to buy up to two tickets per match via VinID application. The tickets will be delivered to their addresses by post. To be eligible for entering the stadium, spectators must be fully vaccinated, with the second shot being injected at least 14 days or recover from COVID-19 within six months; test negative for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 within 72 hours before kick-off; and follow the Ministry of Health’s 5K message. Vietnam have yet to collect any points after four matches and are at the bottom of Group B of the final qualifying round, which they played for the first time ever. Vietnam are of the same group with Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, China and Oman. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Tickets for Vietnam – Japan match sold out in less than one hour

Chinh again thanked the U.K. government for its timely donation of 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Vietnam, and suggested the U.K. continue to help Vietnam access vaccines and treatment drugs, especially the transfer of COVID-19 vaccine production technologies. Lauding Vietnam’s performance in pandemic prevention and control, Johnson said the U.K. will present more medical supplies worth 500,000 GBP (689,930 USD) to the Southeast Asian nation. PM Chinh spoke highly of the U.K.’s leading role in raising commitments and initiatives at the upcoming 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and affirmed that Vietnam will continue to make strong commitments to contributing to global efforts against climate change, and closely coordinate with the U.K. to ensure the success of the event. Both PMs expressed their delight at the strong development of the Vietnam - U.K. strategic partnership over the past time, and consented to further the coordination to … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.K. agree on early mutual recognition of “vaccine passport”

Addressing the virtual ASEAN - Japan Summit, Kishida referred to his past efforts to enhance Japan's ties with ASEAN during his tenure as foreign minister between 2012 and 2017, affirming that he continues to value the relationship with the 10-member grouping. He also said Japan will steadily promote cooperation for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, an initiative aimed at maintaining peace, freedom, and prosperity in the region, and that it shares the same values as Japan's vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. As 2023 marks the 50th year of ASEAN - Japan friendship and cooperation, Kishida said Japan plans to hold a special summit at that time to take the relationship to a "new stage." Also on this day, the Japanese leader is scheduled to attend an ASEAN-plus-Three summit that will bring together the leaders of ASEAN plus Japan, China and the Republic of Korea, as well as the East Asia Summit, an event that also involves regional powers such as the U.S., Australia, India … [Read more...] about Japan vows to work with ASEAN for free, open Indo-Pacific region

The PM described the active, constructive presence of powers, including the U.S., as an important factor to ensure peace, cooperation, development and security in the region. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) wants to be fully shared and consulted on arrangements and agreements that would affect the regional balance, thereby avoiding suspicions and maintaining trust, he said. PM Chinh spoke highly of the U.S.’s efforts to promote multilateral cooperation and cope with global challenges, especially those regarding the digital economy, green growth and climate change. He thanked the U.S. for its timely and practical assistance to ASEAN member countries, including Vietnam, in the COVID-19 fight. The PM suggested the U.S. help ASEAN improve its early-warning capacity for medical emergencies, and called on U.S. firms that produce vaccines and treatment drugs to quickly fulfill vaccine contracts with ASEAN countries, including Vietnam. It is necessary to enhance … [Read more...] about PM suggests strengthening ASEAN – U.S. strategic partnership in different aspects