
Indonesia tightens imports of plastic waste
Indonesia plans tighter rules to stem a surge in imports of plastic waste.
Indonesia tightens imports of plastic waste
Indonesia plans tighter rules to stem a surge in imports of plastic waste.
Lao province calls for tourism investment to tap into new World Heritage
Mayor of Xieng Khuang province, Laos, Bounton Chanthaphone has called for both domestic and foreign investors to develop tourism in the province
Death toll from earthquakes in Philippines rises to eight
At least eight people were killed and 60 more injured after two earthquakes shook Batanes islands, the north of the Philippines, early July 27, according to the Philippine Government.
Philippines, China hold foreign ministry consultations
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy of the Philippines Enrique Manalo and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui
JICA, VASS step up cooperation for Vietnam’s sustainable development
The Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam
Ha Long Bay ranked in top 10 most beautiful sunrise spots in world
Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has been listed among the world’s most beautiful sunrise spots in 2019 by the Microsoft Network (MSN).
12th ASEAN-China education cooperation week opens
The 12th Education Cooperation Week between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China began in Guiyang city of China’s Guizhou province on July 22.
Malaysia: 3 pct fiscal deficit target challenging
Malaysian Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said on July 22 that Malaysia will find it challenging to meet its 3 percent fiscal deficit target for next year due to uncertainties around the US-China trade war.
Mekong River’s water level in Thailand lowest in nearly 100 years
The water level in the Mekong River in the northeastern border province of Nakhon Phanom of Thailand is only about 1.5 metres high, possibly the lowest level in almost 100 years, according to local media.
US opposes China’s acts to hamper oil, gas activities in East Sea
The US Department of State on (DoS) has expressed concern over reports that China is hampering other countries’ oil and gas activities in the East Sea, and said its acts threaten regional peace
RoK cements ASEAN ties with clear vision, policy initiative
The Republic of Korea (RoK) pledges to cement ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with a clear vision, resources and concrete action plans
ASEAN Regional Forum to welcome US – DPRK peace talks
Ministers attending the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Bangkok, Thailand in August will welcome recent talks
7.3-magnitude quake kills one, damages houses in Indonesia
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s eastern region on July 14 has left one woman in South Halmahera dead,
Vietnam treasures traditional ties with Bashkortostan: Party official
The Vietnamese Party and State attach much importance to promoting the traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation with the Russian Federation