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ASEAN steps up terrorism fight in digital age

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter‑Terrorism (SEARCCT) under Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an international conference in Kuala Lumpur on June 24

Singapore's core inflation falls in May

Indonesia concludes FTA talks with Eurasian Economic Union

ASEAN education ministers agree on joint statement on student dropout

COVID-19 continues developing complicatedly in Philippines, Indonesia

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on August 16 reported 3,420 new COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths related to this disease.

Philippines, Indonesia report thousands of new COVID-19 cases

The Philippines’s Department of Health (DOH) on August 15 reported 4,351 new COVID-19 cases, raising the country’s tally to 157,918.

COVID-19 raises fragility of conflict-ridden countries: Indonesian FM

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised the fragility of conflict-ridden countries and even risk them to fall back into crisis

Japan, Malaysia to ease travel restrictions

Japan and Malaysia will begin easing travel restrictions for their people from September.

Business Times highlights new opportunities in EU-Vietnam Trade

The Business Times on August 11 posted a story describing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) as a significant economic milestone

Webinar seeks better regulation for economic growth amid COVID-19

The first webinar of the sixth ASEAN-OECD Good Regulatory Practices Network Meeting took place on August 11.

Indonesia to expand social aid, incentives for businesses

The Indonesian Government is planning to expand its social aid programme and incentives for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in an effort to boost consumer spending

Laos strengthens COVID-19 prevention measures

The Lao Government has decided to tighten COVID-19 prevention measures in the face of transmission risks.

ASEAN FMs’ statement on maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Foreign Ministers have issued a statement on the importance of maintaining peace and stability in Southeast Asia. Following is the full text of the statement:

Vietnamese missions abroad celebrate ASEAN’s founding anniversary

Vietnam’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in its capacity as ASEAN Chair in New York hosted a virtual ceremony on August 7

CPTPP countries discuss post-pandemic recovery plan

Economic and trade ministers of signatories to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Thailand backs economic recovery projects

Thailand’s cabinet on August 4 approved a budget of 884.62 million baht (28.5 million USD) to fund 157 economic recovery projects

Singapore, US back settlement of East Sea disputes under international law

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reiterated US support for Southeast Asian states upholding their sovereign rights and interests in the East Sea under international law.

Indonesia allows oil and gas investors to choose contract options

The Indonesian government has announced that it had revised a 2017 law that will give oil and gas investors more flexibility when choosing their contract options for exploration, according to Reuters.

Travellers to Singapore to wear electronic tracking device

Starting from August 11, travellers entering Singapore who are serving their stay-home notice (SHN) outside of dedicated facilities will have to wear an electronic monitoring device throughout the 14 days.