Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, April 19

BANGKOK -- China's e-commerce giant Alibaba will establish a Smart Digital Hub in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Alibaba Group said here on Thursday.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha met with founder of the online shopping giant Jack Ma before an agreement was signed to help set up the hub to facilitate trade among Thailand, China, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. (Thailand-Alibaba-Digital Hub)

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HANOI -- Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and visiting State Counselor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi agreed on Thursday to further deepen bilateral trade and investment.

The two leaders vowed to further boost political and diplomatic collaboration via facilitating all-level visits and people-to-people exchange, Vietnam News Agency reported. (Veitnam-Myanmar-Ties)

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NEW DELHI -- At least six people were killed and another one injured Thursday after a car skidded off a mountainous road and fell into gorge in northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, officials said.

The accident took place near Ranvi village of Chopal sub division in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. (India-Car Crash)

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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will visit China to attend the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Beijing on April 23-24, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Faisal said the Council of Foreign Ministers will discuss issues related to peace and security at the international and regional level and promotion of cooperation between member states. (Pakistan-FM-SCO) Enditem