Vietnamese soldiers check chemical weapons at the National Convention Center, the venue for World Economic Forum on Asean in Hanoi, on Monday. Hanoi will host the World Economic Forum on Asean from Tuesday to Thursday, an event touted as the country's biggest diplomatic gathering this year. A spokeswoman for the World Economic Forum said it had been informed that Vietnam had denied Pimple's request for a visa. The country has jailed several human rights activists in recent years, accusing them of attempting to overthrow the state. The World Economic Forum on Asean, a grouping of 10 Asean nations, is expected to attract several regional leaders and focus on the innovation needed to propel the region through the next phase of its growth.

Source: Bangkok Post September 10, 2018 13:18 UTC