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France, Vietnam sign deals worth $10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi

HANOI, Vietnam: Amid shifting global trade dynamics and growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, France and Vietnam have signed more than US$10 billion worth of agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Hanoi — his first and the first by a French leader in nearly a decade.

The two countries finalized 14 deals on May 26, covering aviation, defense, rail and maritime transport, satell

ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment to Myanmar Peace Process, Urges Ceasefire Extension

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - At a meeting on Tuesday in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, ASEAN leaders reiterated their commitment to supporting Myanmar in achieving a peaceful resolution to its protracted crisis, emphasizing the continued relevance of the Five-Point Consensus (5PC) as the primary framework for dialogue.

In a joint Indonesia can be a guiding light for other Islamic nations: BJP leader Hemang Joshi in Jakarta

Jakarta (Indonesia), May 30 (ANI): BJP leader and Member of the All-Party Delegation Group 3, Hemang Joshi, praised Indonesia's inclusive governance and strong stance against extremism, noting the enthusiastic response the Indian delegation has received during its ongoing diplomatic visit to Southeast and East Asia.

'This is our third day in Indonesia, and we have engaged with several high-ranking government offi

World Insights: What's at stake as Shangri-La Dialogue kicks off in Singapore?

The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend, kicks off in Singapore amid rising tensions and global security challenges.

SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's leading defense summit, convenes from Friday to Sunday in Singapore, with more than 550 delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend. China will be

APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys' team competition; Saanvi, Kashika end eighth in girls' team event

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indian amateurs Ranveer Mitroo and Krish Chawla registered a fifth-place finish in the boys' team competition after posting a combined total of four-over 430 in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Thursday. The Chinese pair of Jin Heng Yan and Jin Han won the boys' team title with a tally of four under 422.

Rainy weath

Jakarta's Nahdlatul Ulama Board Chairman acknowledges India's pain, says exploiting religion for violence wrong

Jakarta [Indonesia], May 30 (ANI): In a reaffirmation of the deepening strategic and cultural ties between India and Indonesia, KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board, underscored the shared challenges both countries face in combating terrorism and promoting peace. His remarks came during a meeting with the visiting Indian parliamentary delegation in Jakarta.

'Both India and Indon

APGC Junior Championship: Riding on Ranveer's back-to-back 69, India jumps to T-2 spot in boys' team competition

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Delhi lad Ranveer Mitroo submitted a second consecutive card of two-under 69 to help India jump to tied second place in the boys' team competition along with compatriot Krish Chawla after the second round of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

With an overall total of one-under 283, the Indian duo are six strokes

India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The India U23 men's national team has been drawn in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, after a draw ceremony was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Alongside India Qatar, Bahrain, and Brunei Darussalam are in Group H. Qatar, the highest-seeded team among the four, will host Group H, with the matches slated to be played between September 1 to 9, as per

Preparing for perfect challenges, Blue Tigers caravan reaches Thailand for friendly game

Pathum Thani [Thailand], May 29 (ANI): After completing the Kolkata leg of their training camp, the Indian men's national football team landed in Thailand just past midnight on Thursday. The Blue Tigers will play a friendly match against the hosts on June 4 ahead of the crucial Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Qualifiers Final Round match versus Hong Kong on June 10.

This is the third time the Indian

VIETNAM-HANOI-BANH TRO

(250529) -- HANOI, May 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Vietnamese woman sells "banh tro" at a local market in Hanoi, Vietnam, May 28, 2025. Banh tro, a popular traditional delicacy among Vietnamese people, is a kind of sticky rice treats wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, similar to the Chinese food of zongzi. It is also typically consumed during the Dragon Boat Festival. (Photo by Dang Hong Dung/Xinhua)

Fresh Vietnamese leaves add color to traditional Chinese festival

KUNMING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- A total of 8.8 tonnes of fresh Vietnamese zongzi leaves have streamed into processing workshops in southwest China's Yunnan Province ahead of this year's Dragon Boat Festival that falls on Saturday.

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated with zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves, to honor renowned Chinese patrioti

'A Historic Spiritual Homecoming': Arrival of holy relics of Lord Buddha at Truc Lam Yen Tu Pagoda in Vietnam's Quang Ninh

By Rk Raina

Truc Lam Pagoda [Vietnam], May 28 (ANI): The sacred relics of the Buddha from Sarnath have been on a tour of Vietnam from May 3 to June 2.

The original plan was to display the relics in Vietnam till May 21, but on a special request by the Vietnamese Governmnet, the exposition has been extended till June 2.

On a deeply emotional and spiritually charged day, the sacred relics of Lord Buddh

Macron has been slapped in the face in more ways than one

Whatever happened between the French president and his wife on their trip to Vietnam, it completely overshadowed the politics of the visit

French President Emmanuel Macron went to Vietnam to ink some massive deals - like a €9 billion Airbus order, which was supposed to be the centerpiece of the trip.

But before he could even set foot on Vietnamese soil, as the plane's hatch opened, his wife

Column: Trade wars and double standards -- Crisis of multilateralism in a divided global economy

Developing countries, empowered by their growing economic influence, are poised to improve global trade rules toward more balanced and equitable outcomes. Ensuring that the multilateral system delivers mutual benefits is essential for a stable, prosperous and sustainable global economy.

by Maya Majueran

The multilateral trading system refers to the global framework of rules and institutions

Ahmedabad airport uses smart tech to save water

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 28 (ANI): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad has rolled out state-of-the-art cloud-based irrigation across horticulture areas of the airport.

'This significant step is making a substantial contribution to the airport's water conservation efforts,' the airport operator claimed in a statement Wednesday.

The airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings