
Indonesia: Landslide causes at least 15 deaths
At least 15 people were dead and 25 others missing after a rain-triggered landslide struck an unauthorised gold mining operation in Solok district, West Sumatra province on September 26.
NASA climate models show 'business as usual' will flood Pacific Islands
Within 30 years, sea levels will rise at least 15 centimeters on several Pacific island nations, regardless of what cuts are made to greenhouse gas emissions, new NASA analysis shows.
Thai rice export prices dip to 14-month low
Thai rice export prices fell to a 14-month low this week due to pressure from weak demand and competition from other rice exporting countries
Malaysian currency jumps to 34-month high against USD
The Malaysian ringgit (MYR) jumped against the USD at the close on September 24, reaching its highest level in 34 months after China unveiled a stimulus package aimed at revitalising its economy.
The Quad increases strategic alignment
The US, Australia, India and Japan have just held the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, the US.
Thailand seeks solutions to budget deficit
The Thai government is urgently seeking additional revenue sources in the context that the Southeast Asian country
Vietnam-Cuba relations considered model of international solidarity: Mexican media
Spanning over the past half-century and transcending the typical framework of bilateral relations, the bond between Vietnam and Cuba
China emerges as ASEAN’s top trading partner
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, as strategic partners, maintain a long-standing economic relationship marked by strong integration in trade and investment,
India stays firm on the path of development
The 100-day report of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in its third consecutive term has highlighted important achievements in foreign policy and India’s international commitments.
Malaysia launches national guidlines on AI governance, ethnics
Malaysia on September 20 launched its National Guidelines on Artificial Intelligence Governance and Ethics (AIGE) to establish a robust framework for users, policymakers, and AI technology providers
More than 30 dead or missing in cyclones, monsoon in Philippines
At least 20 people have died, and 14 others are missing due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon, and two tropical cyclones of Ferdie and Gener,
ASEAN, Mekong River Commission discuss water security
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) kicked off the second round of talks on water security in Vientiane, Laos, on September 18
Thailand: Damage from flooding to economy can reach 811 million USD
The flooding in northern Thailand has been the most severe in the past 80 years and impacted the economy by as much as 27 billion THB (about 811 million USD), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has reported.
Indonesia, Philippines conduct joint patrol at sea
The Indonesian and Philippine navies have recently conducted a joint patrol along their maritime border as part of the third phase of the Philippine-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (Corpat Philindo)
Typhoon Yagi claims 74 lives in Myanmar, causes flooding in Thailand, Laos
The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on September 15 that as of September 13 evening, flooding and landslides triggered Typhoon Yagi in the country had left 74 and 89 others missing.