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Ecco to close factories in Portugal and Vietnam, cutting 2,400 jobs amid cost-cutting drive

Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco is closing two factories, one in Portugal and one in Vietnam. The move means 2,400 employees will leave the company, Ecco says in a press release.

Vietnam Signs Free Trade Agreement With Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland

Vietnam and the four EFTA countries - Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland - signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday.

Philippines Raises Alarm Over Increased Chinese Naval Presence in Disputed South China Sea Waters

The Philippines is raising the alarm that China is advancing its positions in the disputed waters of the southern South China Sea.

12 Men Arrested in Vietnam Over Suspected Theft and Slaughter of Nearly 2,700 Cats

Police in Vietnam have arrested 12 men suspected of stealing nearly 2,700 cats, which were then slaughtered.

Vietnam's GDP growth accelerates to 9.5%, highest in four years

Peter Settman drops out of Asian Eurovision Song Contest

Peter Settman is dropping out of the Asian Eurovision Song Contest, writes SVT.

Why food prices could rise again as El Niño intensifies

The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to be stronger than usual this year. This means there is a risk of higher food prices in Sweden as well, experts predict.

Eurovision Asia gets under way as countries begin national qualifiers

Countries in Asia are now beginning their national qualifying competitions for the continent's first Eurovision.