Investment in science, research should be Europe’s strategic priority

SOFIA: European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova said investment in science, research and innovation should be a strategic priority for Europe.

She addressed the Nineteenth National Innovation Forum “…

2023 a good year for Vietnam – US relations: Ambassador

Washington D.C.: The year 2023 has witnessed important progress in the relationship between Vietnam and the US, with strong and comprehensive development of bilateral ties across all fields, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung.

Th…

17 BIFF extremists yield to police in Soccsksargen

KORONADAL: Seventeen members of the local terrorist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have chosen the path to peace by laying down their guns Tuesday afternoon to live normal lives.

“We warmly welcome the surrenderers who have recogniz…

Party leader demands continued efforts to ensure peaceful, happy life for people

Hanoi: The Central Public Security Party Committee (CPSPC) held a conference in Hanoi on December 20 to review task performance in 2023 and outline orientations and duties for next year.

The event saw the presence of Party General Secretary Nguyen Ph…

13th batch of OFW repatriates from Israel arrives in PH

MANILA: A total of 37 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated by the Philippine government from Israel arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday night.

The group, composed of 31 caregivers and six hotel workers, arrived…

Afternoon briefing on December 20

Hanoi: The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

– The Central Public Security Party Committee (CPSPC) held a conference in Hanoi on December 20 to review task performance in 2023 and outline orientat…

Metro rail lines extend operating hours until Dec. 23

MANILA: The three rail lines in Metro Manila — the LRT-1, 2 and MRT-3, are expanding their operating hours from Dec. 20-23 amid the holiday rush.

Operating hours at the MRT-3, which runs along the stretch of EDSA, is extended to 10:30 p.m. from the …