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Russia says it will help Vietnam become a 'partner country' in the BRICS bloc of developing nations

Jan. 15, 2025 07:44 AM EST

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russia will facilitate Vietnam's participation in the BRICS bloc of developing economies as a “partner country,” the countries said in a joint statement on Wednesday after Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. “The Russian...

Vietnam and Russia sign an agreement to expand cooperation on nuclear energy

Jan. 14, 2025 05:59 AM EST

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam and Russia inked Tuesday an agreement to boost cooperation on nuclear energy during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. The Southeast Asian country has been trying to revive its nuclear energy plans — after it shelved...

US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies

Jan. 09, 2025 23:43 PM EST

BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report on “ notorious markets.” The report also singled out 19 countries...