The New York Times has reported that the U.S. had been studied the possibility of organizing the summit in the central city of Da Nang, the host city of the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, but the North Korean side was more in favor of choosing Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Trump says to meet N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi for second summit
Trump government shutdown
Auto registration fee cut awaits government’s decision
Under the draft decree, the fees for first-time of registration for cars with less than 10 seats will be 10%. Based on the 10% fees that would be levied by the government, they are also considering allowing localities to raise the fees by a maximum of 50%, depending on their situation. … [Read more...] about Auto registration fee cut awaits government’s decision
Singapore’s aged in line for pre-election budget bonus
Ahead of the 2015 election - which the PAP won comfortably - a “Silver Support” scheme was introduced to provide regular payouts to low income pensioners, while a S$9 billion “Pioneer” scheme was unveiled for all Singaporeans born in 1949 or before to help meet their healthcare costs. … [Read more...] about Singapore’s aged in line for pre-election budget bonus
Johnson to appoint his Brexit team
Brexit supporters say those fears are overblown and the United Kingdom will thrive if cut loose from the European project which they cast as a German-dominated bloc that is falling far behind its global competitors such as the United States and China. … [Read more...] about Johnson to appoint his Brexit team
Indonesia to close giant lizard island leaving guides, villagers in the lurch
Syahputra works as a wildlife guide at Komodo National Park on the eastern Indonesian island of Komodo, taking visitors around the park on foot to get up close to the leathery Komodo dragons, the world’s largest living lizard species. … [Read more...] about Indonesia to close giant lizard island leaving guides, villagers in the lurch
RoK’s rural development group to invest in smart farming in Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and CEO of KRC Kim In Sik - Photo: VGP Kim released the information in Hanoi while being received by Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue who lauded the RoK’s rural development experience and the role of the group. … [Read more...] about RoK’s rural development group to invest in smart farming in Vietnam
