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Xinhua world news summary at 0730 GMT, Jan. 29
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Vietnam on Monday for a two-day state visit to boost cooperation. "Maritime cooperation will be one of the cornerstones of the strategic partnership which we are going to forge, and we hope to strengthen this aspect during my visit to promote peace and stability in our region," Marcos said in his departure speech. (Philippines-Vietnam-Visit).....»»
Philippines, Vietnam to expand trade ties to $10 billion
The Philippines and Vietnam will explore untapped areas for cooperation to expand their bilateral trade from $7 billion to $10 billion in the coming years, according to President Marcos......»»
Marcos’ two-day visit to Vietnam set on January 29-30
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Vietnam for a two-day state visit on January 29 where he will be discussing a range of regional affairs with leaders of the Philippines’ only strategic partner in the ASEAN bloc......»»
Vietnam’s president resigns
Vietnam’s president resigns.....»»
Tales of Saigon : Daniel Padilla returns to Vietnam
On his Instagram account, Daniel Padilla posted photos of his vacation in Vietnam. .....»»
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Deals on South China Sea Security.....»»
Philippines, Vietnam ink 5-year rice supply deal
The Philippines signed on Tuesday a five-year deal with Vietnam to ensure steady supply of affordable rice to the country as global prices of the staple continue to surge......»»
Philippines, Vietnam to boost SCS cooperation, incident prevention
The Philippines and Vietnam yesterday agreed to boost cooperation between their coast guards and to prevent untoward incidents in the disputed South China Sea in light of Beijing’s continued aggression in one of the world’s most important trade routes......»»
Philippines, Vietnam sign deals on maritime incident prevention, rice trade
Manila and Hanoi signed a memorandum of understanding on incident prevention and management in the South China Sea during the state visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vietnam......»»
Marcos seeks to solidify maritime ties in Vietnam state visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday that his trip to Vietnam this week aims to strengthen maritime cooperation with the Philippines' key Southeast Asian partner. .....»»
Pope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
The Vatican's foreign minister, says '... I think the Holy Father is keen to go and certainly the Catholic community in Vietnam is very happy to want the Holy Father to go. I think it (a papal trip) would send a very good message to the region'.....»»
Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam
The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Baguio village treasurer gets 8 years for falsification
A barangay treasurer in Baguio City has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison for falsifying a list of recipients of rubber boots, vests and other protective gear purchased by the barangay in 2015......»»
Ex-LGU exec gets 1 year in prison for killing dog
A man has been sentenced to one year in prison after he was found guilty of animal cruelty for killing a dog......»»
Egypt: Court Punishes Activists for Challenging al-Sisi
(Beirut) - An Egyptian court on February 6, 2024, sentenced the prominent politician Ahmed Tantawy, along with his campaign advisor and 21 of his detained supporters, to a year in prison for alleged offenses associated with his presidential challenge to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Human Rights Watch said today. The court also barred Tantawy from running f.....»»
3 TLRC execs get 26 years for ‘pork’ scam
The Sandiganbayan yesterday sentenced three ranking officials of the abolished state firm Technology and Livelihood Resource Center to serve up to 26 years in prison for graft and malversation of public funds in connection with their involvement in the “pork barrel” fund scam......»»
3 ex-NABCOR officials get 8 years for graft
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced three officials of the now defunct state firm National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) to up to eight years in prison over the allegedly anomalous procurement of P95.5 million worth of post-harvest facilities and equipment in 2007 to 2008......»»
Taguig RTC convicts Cedric Lee, Deniece Cornejo, others over illegal detention of Vhong Navarro
In a 94-page decision, Taguig RTC Branch 153 has sentenced Lee, Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Raz to reclusion perpetua, equivalent to 40 years imprisonment, for their involvement in the 2014 case concerning the extortion and assault of Navarro......»»
Vhong Navarro turns emotional after Deniece Cornejo, Cedrick Lee, others found guilty
Kapamilya host Vhong Navarro turned emotional after the court sentenced Cedrick Lee, Deniece Cornejo and two others "guilty beyond reasonable doubt" for the serious illegal detention for ransom case that Vhong filed......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»