JAKARTA -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam arrived in Indonesia on Sunday to begin a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

The visit, which will last from Sunday to Tuesday, was made at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Vietnam. (Indonesia-Vietnam-State Visit)

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KABUL -- Acting Foreign Minister of the Afghan interim government Amir Khan Muttaqi has left Kabul for Oman to strengthen political and economic relations, deputy spokesman for the foreign ministry Hafiz Zia Ahmad said Sunday.

Muttaqi will discuss the political and economic dimensions of the bilateral partnership with his counterpart and other high-level Oman officials, Ahmad said. (Afghanistan-Oman-Ties)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" hit Malaysian movie screens at Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, on Saturday.

"Chinese films are gaining increasing popularity in the Malaysian market," said Tan Cheong Tatt, chief operation officer of TGV Cinemas, during the premiere event. (Malaysia-NeZha2)

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TOKYO -- A massive wildfire in the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Iwate was declared contained on Sunday after damaging at least 210 buildings, according to the local government.

"Based on aerial reconnaissance, we have determined that there is no risk of the fire spreading further," said Kiyoshi Fuchigami, mayor of the wildfire-hit city of Ofunato in the prefecture. (Japan-Forest Fire) Enditem

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