The World and Vietnam Newspaper highlights some notable world news this morning, March 18.
Asia
THX. China's industrial production grew steadily in the first two months of the year, thanks to strong manufacturing performance and the sustained impact of combined macro policies.
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According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the country's industrial output increased by 5.9% in January and February 2025 compared to the same period last year, up 0.1% from the growth rate for the whole year of 2024. (Source: Getty) |
YONHAP. A military UAV crashed into a helicopter in landing mode at the Republic of Korea Army Air Force unit in Gwangjeok-myeon area, Yangsu-ri, Gyeonggi Province.
KOREA TIMES. The South Korean and US militaries conducted joint military exercises simulating combat in tunnels to enhance their readiness to respond to threats.
GLOBAL TIMES. South Korea announced the “ K-AI 10 Unicorn Project ” to promote the development of 10 AI unicorns (unlisted companies with enterprise value of 1,000 billion won or more) by 2030.
RIA NOVOSTIA. North Korean Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Yun Jong Ho, leading a North Korean government delegation, left the capital Pyongyang to begin a visit to Russia.
| Announcing on Telegram, the Russian Embassy in North Korea confirmed: "On March 17, Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora saw off the first North Korean government delegation to Moscow this year at Sunan Airport." |
THE STAR. Malaysia has issued a warning about the rise of cryptocurrency investment scams , a new crime trend targeting many citizens, especially the elderly.
AHRAM ONLINE. Iran received a letter from US President Donald Trump proposing to resume nuclear negotiations.
IRNA. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan exchanged views on the draft peace treaty recently reached between Yerevan and Baku.
Europe
EURONEWS. Spuerkeess Bank (Luxembourg) made a strong impression on the financial market when it successfully issued the first priority green bond , worth 500 million Euros (over 540 million USD).
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| With the success of this green bond issuance, Spuerkeess affirms its strong commitment to sustainable development and opens a new chapter in the bank's financial strategy. (Source: Global Capital) |
DW. Germany will pledge an additional 300 million euros ($326 million) in aid to Syria through the UN and several related organizations.
RIA NOVOSTIA. Ankara will send a military delegation to Damascus to discuss training the Syrian army and may appoint a Turkish officer as a military adviser in the Middle Eastern country.
REUTERS. Brussels announced the expulsion of Rwandan diplomats, after Rwanda announced on the same day that it was cutting ties and expelling all Belgian diplomats.
| On social network X, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot wrote: "Belgium regrets Rwanda's decision to sever diplomatic relations and declare Belgian diplomats persona non grata." |
BRUSSELS TIMES. Belgium is facing a public health threat from an alarming increase in invasive pneumococcal infections.
SPUTNIK. Russia plans to produce at least 60,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate by 2030, as Moscow seeks to reduce its dependence on imports and boost production of high-capacity electric batteries.
TASS. Russia warned that NATO's deployment of "peacekeeping forces" to Ukraine would lead to a full-scale conflict between Moscow and the alliance.
EURACTIV. Tens of thousands of Italians marched in central Rome to show their support for increased EU unity .
America
NBC. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that there is "no guarantee" that the US economy will not face a recession during President Donald Trump's term.
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The US stock market has recently seen a sharp decline amid uncertainty caused by President Trump's frequent policy changes. (Source: Getty) |
FOX NEWS. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled a visit to South Korea , scheduled for later this month as part of his first trip to the Indo-Pacific region.
CNN. New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa needs to "strengthen ties with trusted allies like France" amid complicated relations with the United States under President Donald Trump.
| "I want to ensure that France and all of Europe will enthusiastically cooperate with Canada - the most European country among non-European countries," the new Canadian Prime Minister stressed. |
AFP. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that President Nicolás Maduro will soon travel to Russia to sign a cooperation agreement with his host counterpart Vladimir Putin.
REUTERS. Colombia has warned the Trump administration against blacklisting Bogota for failing to curb drug trafficking.
Africa
AL24NEWS. The Association of African National Olympic Committees (ANOCA) presented the African Olympic and Sports Gold Medal to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
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| ANOCA Secretary General Ahmed Abou Elgasim (right) presents the gold medal to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. (Source: Al24news) |
AFRICAN NEWS. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that Pretoria considers improving relations with the United States a "priority", after Washington expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.
Oceania
RIA NOVOSTIA. New Zealand announced the extension of sanctions against Russia for another 3 years, until March 17, 2028.
ABC. Cyclone Alfred , the first tropical cyclone to hit eastern Australia in 50 years, is expected to cause about A$1.2 billion ($759 million) in damage.
International organization
AFP. The UN has called on the US military and Houthi forces in Yemen to exercise “ maximum restraint” and end “all military action” after deadly attacks and threats of retaliation.
REUTERS. The EU has imposed sanctions on nine individuals linked to violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
SKY NEWS. The EU has pledged around 2.5 billion euros (about 2.7 billion USD) in aid to help rebuild Syria after the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad.
AHRAM ONLINE. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) lowered its global growth forecast for 2025, with world GDP expected to fall from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2025.
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