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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

Southeast Asian countries take stronger actions against COVID-19

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on March 25 decided to extend the movement control order (MCO) from March 31 to April 14, as new COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 outbreak forces Singapore to close all entertainment outlets

Singapore announced on March 24 that it will close bars, cinemas and all other entertainment outlets from 11:59pm on March 26 till April 30 to curb the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Countries in Southeast Asia step up efforts to curb COVID-19 spread

As COVID-19 concerns are growing, many countries in Asia have made stronger actions in efforts to contain the pandemic.

Thailand further cuts basic interest rate to help economy

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has further cut its basic interest rate by 25 percentage point to the record low of 0.75 percent in anfort to buffer impact on the economy.

ASEAN, EU work closely in COVID-19 fight

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, in his capacity as ASEAN 2020 Chair, delivered a speech at an ASEAN-EU ministerial teleconference

US has no plan to suspend import of Vietnamese garment-textiles: ambassador

The US Government has no plan to suspend the import of Vietnamese garments-textiles, said Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Ha Kim Ngoc.

Singapore focuses on saving jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic

Singaporean Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo said on March 20 that job vacancies in the city-state are expected to fall further

Singapore focuses on saving jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic

Singaporean Minister of Manpower Josephine Teo said on March 20 that job vacancies in the city-state are expected to fall further this year given global uncertainties

COVID-19: Thailand allows foreigners to claim medical expenses

Foreign visitors who were treated for COVID-19 in Thailand will be able to claim back medical expenses from the country’s hospitals, the Thai Ministry of Finance confirmed on March 19.

Thailand prepares for nationwide lockdown if COVID-19 outbreak worsens

The Thai Government is making preparations to cope with a third-stage outbreak of COVID-19 which would include a countrywide lockdown, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Philippines closes all airports on Luzon to curb COVID-19

The Philippine Department of Transportation announced on March 17 that it will close all airports on Luzon island, starting from March 20.

Thailand’s restaurants hit hard by COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on Thailand's restaurant business, with 5,000-7,500 operators expected to leave the sector this year.

Cambodia, China kick off Golden Dragon exercise despite coronavirus

The Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)

ASEAN, Russia vow to deepen strategic partnership

The ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (ARJCC) convened the 18th annual meeting at the ambassadorial level in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 13 to discuss launching projects and promoting bilateral ties.