JICA withdraws 'hometown' initiative with African countries
World 17:07 26/09/2025TOKYO -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Thursday announced the withdrawal of its 'hometown' initiative, which aimed to promote people-to-people exchanges between African countries and their partner Japanese cities.
Chimps ingest alcohol daily: study
World 17:53 18/09/2025Chimpanzees consume the equivalent of at least one alcoholic drink per day as they eat ripe, fermenting fruit, says a study out Wednesday that addresses one possible reason why humans are drawn to booze.
Vietnam trade ministry calls on Lam Dong to expand exports to South America, Africa
Economy 16:35 13/09/2025The Ministry of Industry and Trade urged Lam Dong Province to broaden its export markets to regions such as South America and Africa, while enhancing the quality standards of its agricultural products, heard a working session between provincial leaders and Minister Nguyen Hong Dien on Friday.
Japan denies reported special visas for young Africans
World 15:55 28/08/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government has denied a reported plan to issue special visas for young people from African countries with partner municipalities in Japan, amid social media worries about an influx of immigrants.
Japan vows $5.5bn to boost African private sector
World 16:29 21/08/2025YOKOHAMA -- Japan will provide up to $5.5 billion in financial support over three years to the African private sector in collaboration with the African Development Bank, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reaffirmed Thursday.
Novartis gets approval for first malaria drug for babies and children
World 17:42 08/07/2025ZURICH - Novartis on Tuesday said it had received approval in Switzerland for Coartem Baby, which it said was the first drug to treat malaria in babies and young children.
Gabon longs to cash in on sacred hallucinogenic remedy
World 12:24 11/05/2025Beneath yellow fruit, hidden within the roots of the iboga plant in the forests of Gabon, lies a sacred treasure that the country is keen to make the most of.
Vietnamese citizens advised to be cautious when signing contracts to work in Africa
Vietnam News 15:02 22/10/2022A number of Vietnamese nationals have been incited to work in some African countries recently
'Extreme' vaccine discrimination risks leaving Africa behind: report
World 13:58 06/12/2021Africa has little chance of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic unless 70% of its population is vaccinated by end-2022, yet 'extreme vaccine discrimination' is leaving the continent behind, a report published on Monday said
WHO backs malaria vaccine rollout for Africa's children in major breakthrough
World 12:06 07/10/2021The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday the only approved vaccine against malaria should be widely given to African children, potentially marking a major advance against a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people annually
Vietnam stops licensing flights from UK, Africa over coronavirus variants
Vietnam Life 16:22 13/01/2021The CAAV has ceased licensing flights from countries and territories, initially the UK and South Africa, where coronavirus variants have been recorded
Vietnam sends two more officers to UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan
Vietnam News 12:50 25/10/2019The Southeast Asian country now has 40 officers participating in UN peacekeeping missions throughout Africa
