
Thailand hopes RCEP help expedite regional economic recovery
Thailand’s Deputy Minister for Commerce Sansern Samalapa has said signing the RCEP agreement would help boost confidence
Shootout kills eight in southern Philippines
At least eight people were killed in a shootout in the southern Philippine province of Cotabato around August 29 noon, police and local official said.
ASEAN, India seek ways to foster economic growth
Economic ministers of 10 ASEAN member states and India discussed measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain macro-economic stability at the 17th AEM-India Consultations held
Japan calls for peaceful settlement of East Sea issue
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on August 28 called on parties involved in the East Sea issue to pursue the peaceful settlement of conflicts based on international law.
GMS countries seek to revive tourism
Countries from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) convened the first Destination Mekong Summit
US condemns China’s firing of missiles in East Sea
The US Department of Defence has voiced concern about China’s recent decision to conduct military exercises, including the firing of ballistic missiles around Vietnam’s Hoang Sa
Vietnam calls for increased humanitarian relief to Palestinians
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations (UN), has urged the international community to increase its humanitarian assistance to Palestinian people,
At least 15 people killed in Philippine blasts
At least 15 people were killed and 75 others wounded in twin explosions that rocked the southern Philippine province of Sulu on August 24
ADB pledges to double loan commitments to Indonesia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged to double loan commitments to Indonesia this year to facilitate economic recovery in one of its biggest client countries.
Thai central bank to help COVID-19-hit firms with debt restructuring
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will focus on assisting businesses, especially those severely affected by COVID-19 pandemic,
Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament adopts Declaration
The fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament adopted the Declaration on Parliamentary leadership
Thailand aims to become first ASEAN nation to roll out 5G commercial service
Thailand is striving to become the first country in ASEAN to launch 5G commercial service, while existing 4G systems
Lao Ambassador speaks highly of Vietnam’s contributions to ASEAN
Vietnam has played an active role as the Chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2020
Twin earthquakes rock Indonesia’s Sumatra island
Two separate quakes rocked several areas near Indonesia's Sumatra island on early August 19
Philippines eases lockdown measures
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on August 17 decided to ease lockdown measures in and around the capital Manila as his government promised a “refreshed”