PM welcomes Vietnamese President on official visit

11 Sept 01:26 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul officially welcomed Vietnamese President To Lam to Government House for an official visit, marking the President's first ASEAN country visit since assuming office.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and elevate broad strategic cooperation between Thailand and Vietnam across various sectors.
Leaders held extensive discussions, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening cooperation in trade, investment, security, and regional development, including regional and global affairs.
The visit culminated in the exchange of action plans and memoranda of understanding (MoUs), alongside the unveiling of a special logo commemorating the 50th anniversary of Thai-Vietnamese diplomatic relations.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.